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How Viscera Cleanup Detail teaches physics with a bloody mop
How Viscera Cleanup Detail teaches physics with a bloody mop
"To me it helps to bridge the gap between the player and the physical world of the game," dev Nolan Richert tells Rock, Paper, Shotgun. "The physics of the mop respond to your input immediately."
July 28, 2017
AltspaceVR lays off staff as social VR platform readies for closure
AltspaceVR lays off staff as social VR platform readies for closure
The startup behind the virtual reality social space says slow VR market growth and sudden financial woes are to blame for the imminent closure.
July 28, 2017
Get a job: Infinity Ward is hiring a Senior Visual Effects Artist
Get a job: Infinity Ward is hiring a Senior Visual Effects Artist
Infinity Ward is looking for a Sr. Visual Effects Artist to use its in-house particle editor to author high quality, photo-real particle effects and implement them into its game engine.
July 28, 2017
Live eSports matches join BBC programming lineup
Live eSports matches join BBC programming lineup
BBC Three is the latest television station to block off a number of hours for broadcasting live eSports matches.
July 28, 2017
PlayStation Plus prices on the rise in Europe and Australia
PlayStation Plus prices on the rise in Europe and Australia
Prices in the pair of PAL regions are set to increase on August 31.
July 28, 2017
Video: Dots dev offers tips on making maximum use of minimal UI
Video: Dots dev offers tips on making maximum use of minimal UI
At GDC 2017 Playdots' (Dots, Two Dots) Margaret Robertson through a set of design principles that show how simple visual elements can be brought to life through thoughtful implementation.
July 28, 2017
Player motivation, part 2: Popular psychological models
Player motivation, part 2: Popular psychological models
As previously we discussed, process of writing/reading memory is really complex and involve hormones and neurotransmitters a lot. In this article I will give some examples on existing motivational models and their applications.
July 28, 2017
Working with Git (for Games and… in General)
Working with Git (for Games and… in General)
A story of version control on a large Unreal Engine 4 project, working with the command line, and general tips/tricks for git and git-lfs.
July 28, 2017
We're talking with the developers of Secret World Legends at 3PM EDT
We're talking with the developers of Secret World Legends at 3PM EDT
We're asking questions about the free-to-play reboot of the cult MMO hit The Secret World today at 3PM EDT.
July 27, 2017
Making free-to-play work for The Secret World
Making free-to-play work for The Secret World
We dive into the design changes behind The Secret World's transition to being a free-to-play title.
July 27, 2017
VRDC Speaker Q&A: Paul Bettner discusses what makes a successful indie VR studio
VRDC Speaker Q&A: Paul Bettner discusses what makes a successful indie VR studio
Paul Bettner is CEO and Founder of Playful Corp. and will be at VRDC 2017. Here, Bettner gives us some information about himself and his work.
July 27, 2017
Falcom president explains how the RPG maker has lasted 30 years
Falcom president explains how the RPG maker has lasted 30 years
"One thing that might be the secret to this that has been a Falcom tradition for a long, long time is that all of the people on staff absolutely love games and making games."
July 27, 2017