Mircosoft Game Dev

JANUARY 15, 2023

Several other areas got improvements, like the editor (which has been vastly reworked), UI system, multiplayer, navigation, audio, animation, etc. This is handled nowadays by a type of technology called “streaming”. Animation streaming : Modern games have long cinematics, which require a lot of animation data. A lot more.

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Played with Fire

MARCH 12, 2025

The gaming industry is evolving at a rapid pace, with cutting-edge technologies like Virtual Reality (VR) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) playing a crucial role in shaping its future. Immersive Gameplay with VR Technology VR gaming has redefined immersion by allowing players to step into the game world physically.

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GamesIndustry.biz

MAY 30, 2024

We have found several significant errors and inaccuracies that don't represent his perspective and values (including topics such as animation, writing, technology, AI, and future projects)," it reads. Read more

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AWS Games

DECEMBER 5, 2023

This culture also extends to the underlying technology where cloud infrastructure is crucial for any online game. But here, the technology itself becomes an extension of the culture, playing a pivotal role in the connective experiences thatgamecompany strives to create. Image: Sky’s concert stadium of fully connected players.

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Mircosoft Game Dev

JANUARY 16, 2025

Breaking changes Animation Audio C# Core Editor GDScript Import Input Physics Platforms Rendering and shaders XR New in Beta 1! GH-91333 ) The names of imported blend shapes and animation libraries from glTF files have changed as unsupported characters are automatically removed. Highlights Many features originally intended for 4.3

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iXie gaming

MARCH 2, 2025

Hybrid Animation Techniques Games like Cuphead rely on meticulous, hand-drawn frame-by-frame animations, while Octopath Traveler takes a modern approach, using AI-assisted rendering to apply real-time lighting and physics to pixel art characters. to deliver fluid animation, layered environments, and tight control mechanics.

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Big Games

JANUARY 9, 2025

As technology pushes the limits of what is possible on a small device, its clear that the future of gaming is shifting from console games to mobile 3D gaming. If yes, this blog will identify some key points and how such technology is transforming the scope of games. How Mobile Technology is Changing The Gaming Landscape?

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Big Games

MARCH 28, 2025

In todays dynamic game development world, animation plays a vital role in defining player experiences and shaping game aesthetics. From the pixelated classics of the 80s to todays immersive and realistic graphics, animation has redefined the gaming experience. How did 2D and 3D Animation Evolve in Gaming? So, lets dive in!

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Perforce

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Unreal Engine 5 brings technological advancements essential for next-gen consoles, as well as film and animation. Learn more.

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iXie gaming

AUGUST 12, 2024

Even as game graphics became beautiful 3D scenes, the animations didn’t match up. Motion capture (mocap) technology solved this problem. Animation Integration. Removing noise and errors from the captured data is essential for creating smooth and believable animations. Their actions looked robotic and fake.

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iXie gaming

MARCH 2, 2025

Art direction, lighting, and animations must remain uniform, even as new artists or external studios contribute to asset creation. Apex Legends: Respawn Entertainment ensures that character animations and cosmetics remain stylistically cohesive across battle passes and hero releases. Common pitfalls include: (i).

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Nvidia

JUNE 4, 2024

NVIDIA ACE—a suite of technologies bringing digital humans to life with generative AI—is now generally available for developers. Packaged as NVIDIA NIMs, NVIDIA ACE—a suite of technologies bringing digital humans to life with generative AI—is now generally available for developers. NVIDIA is also introducing ACE PC NIM… Source

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Nvidia

MAY 28, 2023

Generative AI technologies are revolutionizing how games are conceived, produced, and played. Game developers are exploring how these technologies impact 2D and. Generative AI technologies are revolutionizing how games are conceived, produced, and played. You can bring life to NPCs through NeMo model alignment techniques.

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GamesIndustry.biz

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Bandai Namco has rebuffed claims that it used AI voice technology in Naruto x Boruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections, its newest anime brawler.

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Nvidia

OCTOBER 1, 2024

ACE is a suite of digital human technologies that provide speech, intelligence, and animation powered by generative AI. Developers can also now access a new Audio2Face-3D plugin for AI-powered facial animations in… Source

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Logic Simplified

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Unity has a rich and sophisticated animation system for the game development process , also referred to as ‘ Mecanim ’. It is a powerful tool for game developers to create dynamic, true-to-life animations for characters, objects, and environments in their games.

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Logic Simplified

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Its capabilities for VR content creation include comprehensive 3D modeling tools, advanced texturing and shading, animation and rigging, and integration with VR Devices. Maya by Autodesk Maya is Autodesk’s virtual reality software which allows you to create 3D computer animation and VFX graphics.

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Game Designing

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Great things are created with a good plan, which is why any animation project must begin with a storyboard. Before an animation project is greenlit, a storyboard often must be presented to the decision-makers. And when it is approved, a more comprehensive storyboard is developed to outline all the details of the animated story.

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AWS Games

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Animation has boomed in recent years and it’s now present in nearly every film or television show. The increase in popularity is caused by animation’s ability to storytell and hold an audience’s attention. Although, crafting animations isn’t a cakewalk by any means. Why would a cloud infrastructure like AWS help?

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CG Spectrum

JANUARY 30, 2023

With advancements in technology and software, 2D animation has become a more affordable and less time-consuming art form than its 3D cousin, making it a popular choice for industries such as mobile gaming, commercials and educational content. Explore our 2D animation courses! 2D ANIMATION COURSES

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Filmustage

DECEMBER 1, 2024

The stunning visuals in "Avatar: The Way of Water" (2022) and Pixar's "Elemental" (2023) demonstrate how both live-action and animation redefine the limits of visual effects. They capture real actors' performances in live action and build complete worlds from scratch in animation. Animated films craft every visual element digitally.

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Moonmana

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

What is Animation? Animation occupies an essential place in the video game development industry. Everyone has heard this term but does everyone know precisely what animation is? . In simple terms, animation means rapidly displaying still images in sequence to create the illusion of movement. What is 2D Animation?

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Game Designing

JULY 23, 2023

Animation is not just about quirky or cartoonish images; it’s also about conveying a message, story, or narrative. Animation is a creative and effective way to tell a story, so much so that the global animation industry was worth $395 billion in 2022 according to a Yahoo! What Is an Animation Portfolio? Finance report.

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Game Designing

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Terminology in the world of animation and video editing can stop you in your tracks. What exactly are they, and why are they so important to animators and video editors? What exactly are they, and why are they so important to animators and video editors? What Is Keyframe Animation? Every video has a keyframe.

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AWS Games

JULY 23, 2024

This is where emotes (custom 3D animations) are changing the game, allowing players to establish more distinct identities when interacting with others in-game. Focus on the technology Designed to enhance gaming experiences, Kinetix’s AI emote technology makes it easier for developers and publishers to support custom UGC.

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Game Designing

AUGUST 1, 2022

In this article, we are going to look at ten of the greatest animators in history and explore what makes them great as well as their impacts on the industry. What Makes a Great Animator? Most animation directors begin as animators themselves, but eventually, take on a larger role in overseeing every part of the project.

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PreMortem.Games

AUGUST 16, 2023

They have to survive the elements, hunt fierce animals, migrate to new continents, advance the technology, make social and political tribe decisions, and evolve their civilization. The Ancients is a turn-based survival strategy game where players lead a prehistoric hunter-gatherer tribe through the last ice age.

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Filmustage

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The Birth of Visual Effects: Silent Era to Early Talkies The history of visual effects in filmmaking is a captivating journey through the evolution of technology, creativity, and storytelling. One of the prominent figures of this era was Ray Harryhausen , a stop-motion animator known for his meticulous craftsmanship.

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AWS Games

MARCH 6, 2024

With the annual Game Developer Conference (GDC) just days away, Amazon Web Services (AWS) for Games is ramping up to host exciting technology demonstrations and programming focused on evolving industry trends, including generative artificial intelligence (AI). Explore real-world use cases for a variety of generative AI services and solutions.

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PreMortem.Games

APRIL 3, 2024

Studying at the Dedan Kimathi University of Technology where innovation was highly encouraged and facilitated by the school in the form of training and startup acceleration, Orina learned new skills like augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) development. Orina set up virtual labs for her school, using AR technology.

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Logic Simplified

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Such software frameworks provide us with the basic tools and systems for rendering, physics, audio, networking, scripting, animation, user interface, etc, to simplify and streamline the game development roadmap and ensure that the game runs smoothly and efficiently on different devices and platforms.

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Deconstructor of Fun

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

While Florere Gam isnt directly linked there are clear indications that the team, technology, and resources behind their titles are shared. Source: Appmagic DW:S (Probable) Top Grossing Heritage The game officially released by Florere Game out of Hong Kong appears to be the work of the same team behind Last War: Survival and Top War.

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iXie gaming

JUNE 19, 2024

As the gaming world changes, new technologies have become essential in modern games. This technology allows game artists and developers to create high-quality and interactive 3D experiences using real-time rendering. Character Animation Secondly, game artists and developers heavily use 3D art for character animation.

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Played with Fire

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Try Before You Buy See a weapons animations, test a new outfit, or examine a virtual collectible before purchasing. As technology improves, well see: More realistic VR shopping experiences from virtual shopping malls to AI-driven sales assistants. How VR is revolutionizing shopping?

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Logic Simplified

APRIL 1, 2024

UE5’s features and functionality have further expanded to include experimental new features for rendering, animation and simulation. Look for companies that offer full-cycle game development services, that cover everything from art, animation, VR/AR/XR-based development, right up to game testing. Is it well-defined?

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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 6, 2023

The remainder is made up of Imaging and Sensing Solutions, Entertainment Technology, and Financial Services. Crunchyroll, its anime-focused video service, has evolved into the world’s largest portfolio of anime content and now counts 10 million paying subscribers. But that’s expected to change.

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Filmustage

APRIL 10, 2023

In the intervening years, Rocky's jogging scene has been quoted and parodied many times in animated and feature films. Deepfake: What is this technology and why is it dangerours A similar technology was used by Martin Scorsese , making Robert De Niro and Al Pacino look young in "The Irishman" (2018).

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