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Outriders developer People Can Fly still hasn't seen any royalties from the game
Outriders developer People Can Fly still hasn't seen any royalties from the game
Outriders developer People Can Fly has indicated the title didn't break even during the first quarter of the fiscal year, despite attracting 3.5 million players.
Aug. 17, 2021
Designing dual-perspective puzzles for 2D-3D platformer Toodee and Topdee
Designing dual-perspective puzzles for 2D-3D platformer Toodee and Topdee
Puzzle platformer Toodee and Topdee offers an interesting perspective on a classic genre. Here's how developers Dietzribi turned a Ludum Dare prompt into this perspective-swapping puzzler.
Aug. 17, 2021
Data dive: inside a successful sequel launch
Data dive: inside a successful sequel launch
PlayWay shared with its investors some very focused and precise data on Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 - so let's analyze it in detail!
Aug. 17, 2021
Contract Killers: What developers should eliminate from their publishing agreement (part 5)
Contract Killers: What developers should eliminate from their publishing agreement (part 5)
The publishing license is an important part of any publishing agreement, but too often publishers include overreaching license terms that do not reflect value to a developer. This post looks at some quick fixes that devs can use to improve their contract.
Aug. 17, 2021
Animating Retropolis: An Art Directors Retrospect
Animating Retropolis: An Art Directors Retrospect
A retrospect on the art direction and production of The Secret of Retropolis, a VR take on the point & click genre, drawn and animated in VR. I talk about the design and modeling process, utilization of VR, pipeline construction, and animation.
Aug. 17, 2021
BloodRayne Betrayal Remaster slightly delayed, releases on September 9th
BloodRayne Betrayal Remaster slightly delayed, releases on September 9th
Ziggurat Interactive has announced that the BloodRayne Betrayal Remaster, BloodRayne Betrayal: Fresh Bites, will release on September 9th.
Aug. 16, 2021
Agony-spinoff, SUCCUBUS, delayed until October 5th, gets story trailer
Agony-spinoff, SUCCUBUS, delayed until October 5th, gets story trailer
Madmind Studio has announced that its Agony-spinoff, SUCCUBUS, has been delayed until October 5th, and released its story trailer.
Aug. 16, 2021
Intel’s first high-performance GPU is coming in Q1 2022, will support Ray Tracing, AI super sampling & DX12 Ultimate
Intel’s first high-performance GPU is coming in Q1 2022, will support Ray Tracing, AI super sampling & DX12 Ultimate
Intel's Alchemist GPUs will feature hardware-based ray tracing and artificial intelligence-driven super sampling, and offer full support for DirectX 12 Ultimate.
Aug. 16, 2021
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2 Adds THE SUICIDE SQUAD And THOR: RAGNAROK Star Idris Elba To The Cast As Knuckles
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2 Adds THE SUICIDE SQUAD And THOR: RAGNAROK Star Idris Elba To The Cast As Knuckles
Despite the mixed reception of the film and particularly troubled production of Sonic The Hedgehog the studio is moving ahead with a sequel. The most exciting part is that Idris Elba will be playing Knuckles.
Aug. 16, 2021
Leaf Global FinTech: Meet the team pushing past barriers to virtual banking
Leaf Global FinTech: Meet the team pushing past barriers to virtual banking
A Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge Third Runner-Up Prize was awarded to Leaf Global Fintech for their solution to create access to virtual banking.
Aug. 16, 2021
Fueling Partner Success in FY22 – Part 2
Fueling Partner Success in FY22 – Part 2
Fueling partner success means more than just ensuring profitability. It also means connecting families, enabling small businesses to keep the lights on, and doing our part to help millions get vaccinated. Drop in on the team as we discuss priorities for FY22.
Aug. 16, 2021
Cisco Catalyst 8000V, the Cloud-Smart Router, Powers Secure SD-WAN for Multicloud and SaaS
Cisco Catalyst 8000V, the Cloud-Smart Router, Powers Secure SD-WAN for Multicloud and SaaS
Powering secure multicloud networking and purpose built for the cloud, the Catalyst 8000V provides a smart, enterprise-ready, and simplified experience for easy deployment.
Aug. 16, 2021