Wii Opera SDK

The Wii Opera SDK, also known as the HullBreach SDK, is a collection of optimized Javascript files created to aid in the development of games and software for the Internet Channel, the Opera-based web browser for the Wii video game console. The original intent of the SDK was to aid in the development of HullBreach Online, a browser-based space MMO RPG. The components of the SDK provide assistance in several areas for creating homebrew Web applications using the Wii Remote, matrix math, graphical primitives, affine texture mapping, raycasting, and multiuser communication.

Efforts have been made by the Wii Opera SDK to promote both products it supports, the Wii and the Opera Internet browser; thus, no objections have been made by either companies to its naming. In fact, the 3D Mesh Demo widget, which showcased the SDK, won runner-up in the You Got Skills contest hosted by Opera.

History

Development of the Wii Opera SDK began in June 2007, soon after it became obvious that more could be done with the Internet Channel than the demonstrations shown by Sky Diver and Chatroom. Early demonstrations to become available included HullBreach Online and a Star Fox clone. In December 2007 came the public release, as announced on GoNintendo, Engadget, Joystiq, and other video game resource websites.