As most of you probably are well aware, there are many online games which can be played through the Wii (Opera) browser. In the past, online games for the Wii were primarily accomplished via Flash, on well known sites sites such as WiiCade. Flash is also commonly used to view streaming videos from Youtube or Google Video. However, theres more then one way to skin a cat, using the classic metaphor, thus the group over at HullBreach has been working to update their unofficial Opera SDK Javascript library to v2 which claims to "Easily add useful functionality to your games for the Wii's Internet Channel" including 3D mesh support.

"Version 2 of the Wii Opera SDK has been released today, opening the door for Internet Channel homebrew programmers who wish to delve into 3D game design.

The Wii Opera SDK is an unofficial JavaScript library which has allowed developers to access all four Wii Remotes and unlock the power of the HTML canvas drawing object since mid-2007. Version 2 adds the ability to create 3D games with imported meshes, real-time lighting, explosions, backface culling, and more. In addition, the official website has opened a 3D Mesh Gallery where enthusiasts can create meshes and models of their own to be submitted for inclusion for use and ratings by others. These meshes can be created in 3D modelling programs like Milk Shape then converted for homebrew games."

New tools to help game developers create new and hopefully better homebrew games for the Wii? One can hardly be disappointed at that prospect! Head on over to their site to see some more examples of the new unofficial Opera SDK in action.