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The evolution of water rendering in video games
The evolution of water rendering in video games
A new video by Digital Foundry dives into the evolution of video game water rendering beginning with 8-bit and 16-bit waves.
July 23, 2018
How piracy led to GOG encouraging DRM-free releases
How piracy led to GOG encouraging DRM-free releases
Noclip recently published a video interviewing people behind the digital distribution service GOG, starting off by discussing how piracy in early Poland lead to an anti-DRM mentality for the company.
July 23, 2018
Breath of the Wild's Montessori Method
Breath of the Wild's Montessori Method
Ever wondered what makes Breath of the Wild so special? This article examines how the game takes a relatively unusual approach to instructing players about its mechanics.
July 23, 2018
Is Anything More Important Than a Game's Consistency?
Is Anything More Important Than a Game's Consistency?
In this post, I'd like to hypothesize that consistency, in terms of marketing, genre, and the game itself, is one of the best predictors for a game's success.
July 23, 2018
Solo Indie Developers after Steam Direct
Solo Indie Developers after Steam Direct
Moving into the "Post Steam Greenlight" era where do solo indie developers go? Is this a dying breed destined to fade away into the ocean of games that Steam has become?
July 23, 2018
Raiders of the Broken Planet renamed to Spacelords, goes free to play
Raiders of the Broken Planet renamed to Spacelords, goes free to play
July 22, 2018
Fallout New Empiria is a new mod for Fallout 4 that adds two new world spaces, new interiors & more
Fallout New Empiria is a new mod for Fallout 4 that adds two new world spaces, new interiors & more
July 22, 2018
The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind gets a hardcore difficulty mod
The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind gets a hardcore difficulty mod
July 22, 2018
Return of the Tentacle, Day of the Tentacle fan sequel, is now available for download
Return of the Tentacle, Day of the Tentacle fan sequel, is now available for download
July 22, 2018
This romhack will allow you to control Waluigi in Super Mario 64
This romhack will allow you to control Waluigi in Super Mario 64
July 22, 2018
Pro Evolution Soccer 2019 PC demo releases on Steam on August 8th
Pro Evolution Soccer 2019 PC demo releases on Steam on August 8th
July 22, 2018
Bethesda gives the green light to Fallout: New California mod: “We don’t foresee an issue”
Bethesda gives the green light to Fallout: New California mod: “We don’t foresee an issue”
July 21, 2018