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VR Comfort and Optimisation in Sublevel Zero Redux
VR Comfort and Optimisation in Sublevel Zero Redux
In bringing Sublevel Zero Redux (our roguelike six-degree-of-freedom shooter) to VR we've had to overcome serious design and technical challenges. We dive into some of the solutions we've implemented to make such an intense game a great VR experience.
July 13, 2017
Mechanics – Building on the Foundation
Mechanics – Building on the Foundation
Building on my previous blog post I discuss further on how to help mechanics grow, with using them in multiple ways to help players learn.
July 13, 2017
Mind Games: Dissecting Get Even's Narrative-Mechanics Synergy
Mind Games: Dissecting Get Even's Narrative-Mechanics Synergy
An analysis article exploring the design facets of The Farm 51's psychological thriller Get Even, and how they interact with one another from a narrative and mechanical standpoint to create a cohesive and inventive virtual experience.
July 13, 2017
theHunter: Call of the Wild - Designing Believable, Simulated Animal AI
theHunter: Call of the Wild - Designing Believable, Simulated Animal AI
A detailed dive into the AI design behind the animals in Avalanche Studios' theHunter: Call of the Wild.
July 13, 2017
Curling – The ULTIMATE in Team Building
Curling – The ULTIMATE in Team Building
Cisco employee, Stephanie M. shares her experience organizing a team bonding activity of CURLING for the Austin, TX campus.
July 12, 2017
Cisco Firepower NGFW Delivers Unparalleled Threat Defense in NSS Labs Testing
Cisco Firepower NGFW Delivers Unparalleled Threat Defense in NSS Labs Testing
Real-World Testing to Inform Your NGFW Buying Decision We’re excited to share with you the latest NSS Labs NGFW test results. In the most rigorous
July 12, 2017
4 Ways Collaborative Technology Can Lead to Happier Bank Employees
4 Ways Collaborative Technology Can Lead to Happier Bank Employees
In established companies, people are the biggest cost—as well as the biggest asset. As banks compete for the best talent, many are realizing they
July 12, 2017
GDPR is Stifling Innovation, Says Infosec Community
GDPR is Stifling Innovation, Says Infosec Community
New regulation could encourage organizations to cover up security breaches, survey finds
July 12, 2017
Microsoft Patches 19 Critical Bugs
Microsoft Patches 19 Critical Bugs
Microsoft released patches for 54 vulnerabilities last night, 26 of which affect bugs in Windows
July 12, 2017
Fears Over Election Hacking May Keep a Quarter of US Voters Home in Midterms
Fears Over Election Hacking May Keep a Quarter of US Voters Home in Midterms
Survey shows as many as 58.8 million voters may actively decide to stay home during upcoming elections.
July 12, 2017
We're streaming Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age at 3PM EDT
We're streaming Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age at 3PM EDT
We're revisiting one of the more controversial entries in the Final Fantasy series to mark its 11-year anniversary and remastered edition.
July 12, 2017
Creating the 30 different control schemes of Edith Finch
Creating the 30 different control schemes of Edith Finch
How the indie game company Giant Sparrow created 30 richly varied control schemes for What Remains of Edith Finch using only the analog sticks and one trigger button.
July 12, 2017