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Managing your Game Studio on AWS part 2:

AWS Games

OCTOBER 7, 2022

In part one of our series , we discussed the importance of management and governance of your AWS resources for Game Development Studios. Tagging AWS Resources. Tagging AWS Resources. To accomplish this, you use something called a tag to help manage and identify the resources deployed in your AWS environment.

Studios

Studios Games Sandbox Data

Creating a See-Through | X-Ray Effect In Unity – Shader Tutorial

Awesome Tuts

DECEMBER 24, 2022

In video games, the small effects add up to making your game look stunning. And popular games like Batman Arkham Asylum have this effect: Other notable games that have this effect are Mortal Kombat – which they implement when the characters perform special attacks on each other. What Is a Shader?

Shaders

Shaders Pixel Scripting Render

Unity Bolt Tutorial: How to Add Triggers & Switches

SOVEREIGN MOON

OCTOBER 1, 2020

SOVEREIGN MOON PRESENTS… How to Add Triggers and Switches Using Bolt (No-Code Game Dev). In this tutorial we’ll learn how to add triggers and switches to your game using Unity’s bolt add-on. Triggers are powerful tools in the world of game design because you often use triggers to accomplish common game objectives.

Code

Code Clipping Point and Click Dev

What are AAA Games and Mobile Games?

iXie gaming

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Game creators today, release a large number of video games based on the taste and budget of their customers. Some of these games are not as famous as their creators and publishers would like, while others are increasing in fame and sales. Now, when you think about high-end games, you think about AAA.

AAA

AAA Mobile Gaming Mobile Mobile

Top Emerging Free Game Development Tools and Trends!

Big Games

JANUARY 8, 2024

Have you ever dreamt of crafting your own epic game? We’re talking free game development software , mind-blowing technology, and trends hotter than a dragon’s breath. Accessibility is taking center stage, making the gaming world a welcoming space for everyone. So, are you ready to unleash your inner game developer?

Game Developer

Game Developer Game Development Development Cross platform

Darner's Digest, vol. 3: on the Yarn Spinner v2.0 release + a YS primer

Radiator Blog

JANUARY 16, 2022

Darner's Digest is a series of blog posts about Yarn Spinner, a free open source Unity dialogue tree plugin. related: Yarn "language" spec , a programming specification / standard for how Yarn should operate in any game engine Yarn Spinner Unity plugs the core into Unity and adds a convenient wrapper. for Unity release.

Scripting

Scripting Code Localization Engine

Optimize game servers hosting with containers

AWS Games

AUGUST 12, 2022

Game developers look for ways to improve online multiplayer experience while balancing availability and cost effectiveness. Containers and Kubernetes help modernize game server hosting running on virtual or bare metal machines to improve compute allocation density, optimize data-transfer cost and maintain high performance.

Games

Games Asset Game Developer Game Development

The 7 Coolest Filmmaking Pre-Production Tools of 2023

Filmustage

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

So today, selecting the right software isn't just an option; it's a game-changer. Read more about the stages of pre-production on our blog. In today's fast-paced filmmaking world, having access to your pre-production tools on the go can be a game-changer. Your choice of pre-production software can make or break your project.

Scripting

Scripting Software Prop Film

The Complete C++ Guide For Unreal Engine

Awesome Tuts

DECEMBER 18, 2022

C++ is the most effective and widely used programming language for creating video games. It’s also the language Unreal Engine, arguably the most popular game engine in the world, uses too. In this post we’ll cover in depth the differences between C++ for software development and C++ for Unreal Engine game development.

Engine

Engine Engineering Point and Click Code

The Kristala Dev Blog - Issue #31

Astral Clock Tower Studios

JULY 31, 2021

Hello, and welcome to the official Kristala dev blog, where we break down the development process for 3D Dark Fantasy ARPG Kristala each month. If you've been keeping up with our dev blogs already, you know that they're pretty hefty when it comes to content. BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE! Kristala at Play NYC 2021. Concept Art.

Dev

Dev Demo Concepts Animation

Bolt Introduction Tutorial For Absolute Beginners

SOVEREIGN MOON

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

In this tutorial we’ll teach you how to use Unity’s free Bolt add-on which will allow you to design video games without writing a line of code. . Learn How to Use Unity’s Bolt Add-On to Create Video Games Without Code. Learn How to Use Unity’s Bolt Add-On to Create Video Games Without Code.

Code

Code Visual Scripting Game Developer Game Development

The Kristala Dev Blog - Issue #19

Astral Clock Tower Studios

JULY 6, 2020

Welcome back to the Kristala dev blog! We know we've promised you bi-weekly dev blogs, but in truth, there's been a lot happening lately here at ACS headquarters. We know we've promised you bi-weekly dev blogs, but in truth, there's been a lot happening lately here at ACS headquarters. We're happy you're here. Can you spot it?

Dev

Dev Rigging Texture Animation

Get ready for the GitHub Game Off with Godot

Mircosoft Game Dev

OCTOBER 30, 2017

GitHub has announced the 5 th edition of its Game Off game jam, hosted on itch.io The main feature of Game Off is its focus on free and open source tools for game development, and this is obviously something that we consider highly in the Godot Engine community, as a fully libre 2D and 3D game engine.

Concepts

Concepts Demo Engine Engineering

How to Get Big on Twitter as a Board Game Dev

Brand Game Development

MAY 22, 2017

I am thrilled that many of you enjoyed Setting Up Social Media as a Board Game Dev: A Primer Course. Marketing is a big concern for game developers, especially in the chaotic arena of social media. Need help on your board game? Join my community of over 2,000 game developers, artists, and passionate creators.

Dev

Dev Games Advertising Point and Click

Struggling with UA and player retention in a post-IDFA world? Minigames are the answer

Game Refinery

APRIL 6, 2023

With increased competition from IDFA regulation changes and new games consistently entering the market, two of the biggest challenges facing publishers and mobile game studios are acquiring new players (UA) and keeping those players in your game (player retention). Why implement minigames?

Mechanics

Mechanics Puzzle Mobile Mobile

Custom Post Processing in Unity URP

Febucci

MAY 14, 2022

Oh hey almost three years ago I released a plugin called “ Text Animator for Unity ”, a tool I made/needed for my own games - and Today it is also getting used in other games like “ Cult of The Lamb ”, “ Slime Rancher 2 ” and many more!! Show me the games. Get it on the Unity Asset Store. Your browser does not support the video.

Render

Render Shaders Texture Feature

Here comes Godot 3.2, with quality as priority