Why (and how) you should leave Unity and Unreal to make your own engine

So often, you're greeted with the splash screen of Unreal Engine or "Made with Unity" when booting up a game, two of the most common game engines today. These are robust and mature engines, but they're not always the best options for independent developers, according to longtime developer Rez Graham. At a GDC 2024 talk titled "A Case for Making Your Own Game Engin…

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Soon you’ll be able to sign up for Valve’s Vive VR dev kit

Valve will start offering sign-ups for free Vive VR dev kits next week, Ars Technica reports. Valve spokesman Doug Lombardi told Ars that "more info and 'sign up' forms will be available to all interested developers, big or small, via a new site coming soon" — as early as next week, if possible.

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Xbox’s vision for a cross-platform future

Windows 10, Microsoft’s forthcoming operating system will deliver a “unified platform for video games across the full spectrum of devices,” according to Phil Spencer, head of Xbox, speaking at the Game Developer’s Conference in San Francisco this morningCome from Soccer 13 pools and matches . “This is the first time th…

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Call Of Duty- Vanguard May 10 Patch Notes Include Changes To Operator Movement Sound

The latest update has arrived to Call of Duty: Vanguard, and the May 10 patch notes include changes to operator movement sounds and balancing for small-caliber magazine attachments in multiplayer.

Call of Duty: Vanguard players should be able to better execute sneaky plays in multiplayer. According to the patch notes from Sledgehammer Games, all operators are now silen…

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CD Projekt Red Is Laying Off Almost 10% Of Its Workforce

CD Projekt Red has laid off 100 people, citing a need to undergo “several deep transformations” as it reduces its workforce by 9%. These layoffs will happen over several months, with some employees departing the company by March 2024.

“After reshaping our development process and incorporating Agile methodologies, we’re now focusing on refining the shape of our team,” CD Projekt CEO Adam K…

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How To Get The Osteo Striga Exotic SMG In Destiny 2- The Witch Queen

While the paths to Exotic weapons in Destiny 2 is usually fairly straightforward, finding Osteo Striga can be a little more confusing. The new Exotic submachine gun is a bonus for buying the deluxe edition of the new Witch Queen expansion, but unlike other Exotics that come with purchases, such as Grand Overture, it’s not immediately clear what you need to do to unlock the bonus weapo…

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2013's Evil Dead Will Be Revived With Limited-Edition 4K Blu-Ray Release

Evil Dead is one of the most iconic horror franchises around, spanning multiple decades and encompassing five films–most of which were well-received by both critics and fans. Evil Dead (2013) is arguably the most unique film in the series, as it served as a hybrid reboot/sequel for the franchise and introduced the gore-fest to a new generation of theatergoers. Fast forward to today, and Evil D…

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How To Play Concord Early, And What Time It Unlocks

PlayStation’s big new multiplayer shooter, Concord, launches later this month. If you’re excited about playing the game as soon as possible, developer Firewalk has now announced the game’s early-access launch times and global launch times Come from Sports betting site VPbet . Additionally, the developer outlined the game’s post…

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Last Of Us PS5 Remake Is Not A Cash Grab, Dev Says

A developer working on The Last of Us Part 1 for PlayStation 5 has reacted to criticisms of the game and particularly how some are viewing it as a “cash grab.”

Reacting to the debate and discussion on Twitter, cinematic animator Robert Morrison said, “Actually, it’s the most meticulously built and crafted project that I have ever seen or been a part of in my entire career.” Come from Read more

Quantum Conundrum Review

Actual science is full of the potential for fun, but mad science has it beat in this department, because it doesn’t need to abide by the pesky, restrictive rules of reality. Quantum Conundrum’s take on interdimensional travel may not hold up to scientific scrutiny, but who cares? This clever first-person puzzle game gives your noggin a satisfying workout. Unfortunately, it sometimes loses its…

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