Jagex, previously best known for record-breaking free-to-play MMO RuneScape, launched 8Realm‘s closed beta claiming it has the “most complex front-end commercial website.” It is designed to be free-to-play on any PC, tablet or (eventually) smartphone using minimal javascript, no flash, and requiring no plug-ins.
“I can confidently say I know of no commercial site anywhere near as complex front-end as 8Realms,” said 8Realms lead designer Claire Blackshaw. “Now as much as I love playing with HTML5 and WebGL at home it’s not yet ready for prime-time. So we made current browser tech jump through hoops, and using our own server-side technology pushed what’s possible in terms of scaling.
“8Realms has been a project to push Jagex web technology as far as possible. Preparing us for the biggest platform out there, the browser without plug-ins, he added. We will always choose the most appropriate technology to deliver the games we want to make to the widest possible audience.”
Source: CVG
