Game Development in Android

Thanks to everyone who attended our session on game development in Android yesterday.  Sean, Brian and I all had a great time and enjoyed the questions and interactive discussions.  If you have any other questions for us, send us an email at disgruntledrats@gmail.com. Here is a copy of the presentation we gave.  Also, the Java … Read more

New Android Examples Added

In preparation for the Twin Cities Java User Group Presentation on August 9th, 2011, the Disgruntled Rats have added new Android example projects to their website. Check out the following link for more information: http://www.disgruntledrats.com/?page_id=545 We will continue adding examples and content to our website that is useful to developers as time permits. Cheers and … Read more

DGR will be presenting at the Twin Cities Java User Group on August 8th, 2011

The Disgruntled Rats are presenting information on game development for the Android platform. We have been working on building an Android graphics engine for over a year now and have interesting lessons to share. Everything from basic game components (sound, sprites, events) to complex calculations (AI, transformations, and physics). Also included in the presentation will … Read more

Disgruntled Rats Podcast for July 10, 2011

Download Podcast Download the Podcast for July 10, 2011 Show Notes Introduction The Crew Michael Boldischar Sean Godinez Brian Morgan Computer Graphics 1. Neo Axis New Graphics Mobile Engines Released http://www.neoaxis.com/news 2. Neuro-Systems Augmented Reality http://www.neuro-systems.net/ Other News 1. Judge rules against Google in Street View ‘Wi-Spy’ lawsuit http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9218106/Judge_rules_against_Google_in_Street_View_Wi_Spy_lawsuit 2. Massive botnet ‘indestructible,’ say researchers … Read more

Disgruntled Rats Podcast for May 23, 2011

Show Notes Introduction Michael Boldischar Sean Godinez Brian Morgan Special Guest: John Carlson Computer Graphics 1. Survey of Game Developer Salaries http://www.cgw.com/Press-Center/News/2011/2010-Game-Developer-Salary-Survey-Reports-Mainst.aspx PhysX 3.X Roadmap http://www.geeks3d.com/20110511/physx-3-x-roadmap-details-linux-version/ 2. Intel OpenCL SDK 1.1 http://www.geeks3d.com/20110510/intel-opencl-1-1-sdk-beta-version/ 3. GPU To Accelerate the Linux Kernel http://www.geeks3d.com/20110509/kgpu-when-the-gpu-is-used-to-accelerate-the-linux-kernel/ Android 1. Google blocks rooted Android phones http://www.androidcentral.com/google-movies-blocked-rooted-devices 2. Netflix App Comes to Android http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/12/netflix-releases-android-app-for-select-htc-phones-samsung-nexu/ … Read more

Android Ant Build Environment Release 3

A new version of the example Android Ant build environment has been posted. Use this link for the Release 3 of the Android Ant Build Environment. The new version works with slightly updated Release 10 of the Android SDK (e.g. android-sdk_r10-linux_x86.tgz). It should meet your needs for Jenkins builds and other continuous integration systems. Let … Read more

Android Ant Build Environment Released!

The Disgruntled Rats are giving back to the community by releasing code that will help other Android developers get their projects working with Ant. See the link below. Android Ant Build Environment If you find these files useful in any way, please help promote our site by liking our Facebook group. 🙂