CRM64Pro GDK v0.16.0 is now available, and the biggest change in this release is a major update to the NetworkTCP module. At first glance this might look like a migration from SDL2_net to SDL3_net. That is certainly part of the story, but not the whole one. During the update I also reworked the login flow,…
CRM64Pro GDK 0.15.0 represents the next major step toward v1.0.0, transforming the former TileEngine into a more complete and flexible game world system while continuing the broader modernization of the engine core. The most significant change in this release is the evolution of TileEngine into the new Scene system. The rename reflects a conceptual shift:…
As I continue developing CRM64Pro, I’ve been thinking about the random number generators (RNGs) we provide. Currently, the library includes two alternatives: a Multiply-with-Carry (MWC) implementation and WELL512. But are these the best choices for 2D game developers in 2026? I decided to do some proper benchmarking and simple quality testing. I tested the existing…
CRM64Pro GDK 0.14.0 marks a significant step toward the upcoming v1.0.0, focusing on deep internal refactoring, API stabilization, and long-term maintainability. This release modernizes large parts of the engine core, standardizes feature-flag and naming conventions across modules, and completes a broad transition from legacy integer return codes to a clear, boolean-based success/failure API. As a…
Version 1.0.2 has been updated to run on the latest CRM64Pro 0.13.0, bringing compatibility improvements and internal updates while preserving the original gameplay and AI behavior. Pac-Man Evolution features: Procedurally generated mazes Two game modes: Standard: classic Pac-Man ghost rules Evolution: ghosts controlled by a trained neural network Support for training and evolving ghost AI…
