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Technological limits as a creative strength with surreal '90s AI simulator Strange Aeons

Game Developer

Creator Karolis Dikcius discusses the "high-concept, medium-fidelity" motto that drove this unsettling but distinctive title.

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Zoochosis by Clapperheads will make you fear those lovely animals in the zoo

PreMortem.Games

Simulator, horror and animals Zoo animals transforming into mutated monsters is cool and all, but framing this idea into appealing gameplay required thorough analysis of the niche the studio wants to serve. So we thought, where could we combine all these three elements; simulator, horror, and animals? And well, you see the result.”

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5 Simple Coding Projects for Kids to Tackle During the School Year

Real Programming

Fortunately, there are plenty of simple coding projects that integrate basic coding concepts that kids can tackle during the school year. They’re also a great extracurricular activity to help kids learn math concepts, develop their language abilities, and improve interpersonal skills. Kids can get started as young as eight years old.

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The 6 fundamentals of art every artist must learn (with examples)

CG Spectrum

Arial (or atmospheric) perspective : Objects in the background decrease in contrast, saturation, and detail to simulate the distance from the viewer’s eye. We have beginner concept art courses to get you started!) Timelapse of a sketch by Concept Artist and CGS Mentor, Tyler James , which shows him starting with a simple circle shape.

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Tape to Tape by Excellent Rectangle is the world’s first hockey roguelite

PreMortem.Games

Arcade-style flavor When asked about competing with big-budget sports simulations, Julien shrugs off any notion of rivalry, stating, “I believe that the fear of being overshadowed by bigger titles is unnecessary. You may read about it, but truly grasping the concept required getting our hands dirty.

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What is AI art and how will it impact artists?

CG Spectrum

How will AI impact artists such as digital illustrators and concept artists ? We explore what AI art is, the types of AI art available, and hear from Concept Artist and CGS Dept. Digital painting by Foundations of Concept Art and Digital Illustration Course graduate, Elizabeth Hoffmeister. Concept Artist and CG Spectrum Dept.

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Take a break from busy GDC and meet Dutch developers at The Netherlands Lounge

PreMortem.Games

You may know them from the remakes of Galaga and Cut the Rope, or the Nintendo-published physics-based office simulator Good Job. “We But also looking out for publishing or funding deals for our own original concepts and prototypes.” We create games that make you smile”, says CEO Stein Damen. “By