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The magical realism of Indonesia in the 90’s captured in A Space for the Unbound

PreMortem.Games

I have always been a big fan of pixel art”, says Novan. “I And since A Space for the Unbound is tackling topics such as nostalgia and melancholia, I feel pixel art is a great choice to be paired with those themes. Collection of colorful squares The game is a 2D side scrolling adventure with a very pleasant visual style. “I

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The magical realism of Indonesia in the 90’s captured in A Space for the Unbound

PreMortem.Games

I have always been a big fan of pixel art”, says Novan. “I And since A Space for the Unbound is tackling topics such as nostalgia and melancholia, I feel pixel art is a great choice to be paired with those themes. Collection of colorful squares The game is a 2D side scrolling adventure with a very pleasant visual style. “I

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The Future of Art & AI in Game Production

iXie gaming

While integrating AI in game production offers unparalleled possibilities, it raises ethical considerations and questions about the balance between human creativity and algorithmic assistance. AI Dungeon 2 is a well-known example of such a program, a text-based fantasy simulation.

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Realism in Motion: The Integration of Motion Capture in Game Animation

iXie gaming

Just like how games have moved from simple pixel images to lifelike visuals, mocap has changed from stiff movements to detailed performances. Developers need to find a balance between realism and gameplay, making sure characters move in a way that feels real but also enjoyable to play.

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A comprehensive guide to in-demand roles in film and games

CG Spectrum

Creature animator - Breathing life into real-life and fantasy creatures, creature animators add nuance and personality through movements, gestures, facial expressions, and how the creature interacts (and reacts) with its environment and other characters/creatures. to evoke empathy in the audience or player. What does a game designer do?

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Five Bucks To Feel Like a God

The Bottom Feeder

Once you’re really rolling, you can just stand still and watch huge waves of pixel dudes get threshed by your guns WWI-style. There's no balancing. It's the most Power Fantasy of genres. It's not about math and prissy game balance. Choosing how to make your weapons more awesome and sparkly. No downsides.

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Setting the Mood: Exploring Lighting and Mood in Game Art 

iXie gaming

Faster but less realistic, it determines colors based on how much of each pixel is covered by light. Too much can make the game look washed out or fake, so aim for a balance that fits the game’s overall artistic vision. Balance Realism and Performance. Aim to balance amazing lighting with smooth gameplay.

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