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Sandbox vs themepark

Raph Koster

I just watched a couple of videos about sandbox vs themepark games (in particular one by NerdSlayer and another by Josh “Strife” Hayes )… One thing that struck me about the ways players often talk about this (because at this point the history is so old) is that people think of sandbox as the older version of MMOs, and themeparks as newer.

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Why isn't Godot an ECS-based game engine?

Mircosoft Game Dev

This design became common in game engines and libraries in the early 2010s. This is why Godot does not have the concept or distinction between prefabs and scenes. Additionally, by having higher level nodes, Godot does not have the concept of "scene settings", as these is done with nodes too. Game logic.

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How to Begin Metaverse Game Development 

iXie gaming

Planning for Metaverse Game Development The following are the planning phases involved in developing Metaverse games: Conceptualization of the game : It’s crucial to envision your game idea and decide what you want to accomplish with it before you begin developing your Metaverse game.

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RP4K Teacher Profiles: Gabriel Dibenedetto

Real Programming

His passion for gaming is broad, but he has a special love for sandbox games , point-and-click graphic adventures, and RPGs. While he loves teaching coding to students of all levels, he has worked hard on our latest experimental course, Elite Game Engine. The vehicles he programs also operate under the same rules.

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Things You Need to Know About Metaverse Gaming Platforms

iXie gaming

Nearly all of the world’s major game publishers have grown primarily obsessed with an esoteric concept called the Metaverse. The Metaverse is not just a new trend in the gaming industry but a whole new way of experiencing and engaging with digital content. So, let’s dive in!