Java games news

Here are some recent news and updates about Java games:

Java Game Development

• Java 17 Released: Oracle has released Java 17, which includes several improvements and new features for game developers, such as improved performance, better support for concurrent programming, and enhanced security features. (Source: Oracle)
• LWJGL 3.3.0 Released: The Lightweight Java Game Library (LWJGL) has released version 3.3.0, which includes several new features and improvements, such as support for Vulkan and Metal graphics APIs, and improved support for Android and iOS platforms. (Source: LWJGL)
• JavaFX 15 Released: Oracle has released JavaFX 15, which includes several new features and improvements, such as improved support for graphics and multimedia, and enhanced support for mobile and embedded devices. (Source: Oracle)

Java Games

• Minecraft: Java Edition: The popular sandbox game Minecraft has released a new update, which includes several new features and improvements, such as a new "Caves & Cliffs" update, which adds new biomes, blocks, and items to the game. (Source: Minecraft)
• Starbound: The sci-fi sandbox game Starbound has released a new update, which includes several new features and improvements, such as a new "Frostbite" update, which adds new biomes, enemies, and items to the game. (Source: Starbound)
• Terraria: The popular action-adventure game Terraria has released a new update, which includes several new features and improvements, such as a new "Journey's End" update, which adds new biomes, enemies, and items to the game. (Source: Terraria)

Java Game Engines

• Godot Engine: The open-source game engine Godot has released a new version, which includes several new features and improvements, such as improved support for 3D graphics, and enhanced support for mobile and web platforms. (Source: Godot)
• JMonkeyEngine: The open-source game engine JMonkeyEngine has released a new version, which includes several new features and improvements, such as improved support for 3D graphics, and enhanced support for Android and iOS platforms. (Source: JMonkeyEngine)

Java Game Awards

• Indie Game Awards: The Indie Game Awards have announced their winners for 2022, which include several Java-based games, such as "Cuphead" and "Hyper Light Drifter". (Source: Indie Game Awards)
• Game Awards: The Game Awards have announced their nominees for 2022, which include several Java-based games, such as "Minecraft" and "Terraria". (Source: Game Awards)