Engine, Graphics and UX - Game Developers Network

Dev snapshot: Godot 4.4 beta 1

Mircosoft Game Dev

JANUARY 16, 2025

by George Marques ( GH-46830 ), Typed Dictionaries rapidly became one of the engines most requested features. This feature being implemented at the core of the engine means that all scripting languages (GDScript, C#, C++) can take advantage by interfacing with Godots Dictionary type. After the introduction of Typed Arrays in 4.0

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Beta Dev Lightmap Baking

Strategies for Optimizing Multiplayer Games in Unity

Logic Simplified

APRIL 4, 2025

Graphics Settings: Balance Performance & Visual Quality The settings that control graphics quality determine the smoothness of multiplayer gameplay. A flawless multiplayer experience combined with outstanding visuals can be achieved through proper graphics optimization in Unity environments.

Games

Games Texture Render Balance

Recall your childhood with online version of classic Ludo game

Logic Simplified

AUGUST 1, 2022

Testing Engineer - 1. UI, UX Artist - 2. The game offers multiplayer gaming modes with fantastic UI, UX interface and design. Furthermore, the game must provide its player with great sound effects and stunning graphics to enhance the overall experience of the game. Attractive UI and UX. Complete Project Details.

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UX Games Graphics Animation

A classic trick-taking card game

Logic Simplified

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

UI/UX Artist - 1. The UI/UX must be designed in such a way that players can be absorbed in the game without feeling stressed. The colour scheme, graphics and music were required as per the theme of the game. Interactive UI/UX. Complete Project Details. Game Genre. App Platform. iOS and Android. Time Duration of Project.

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UX Games AI Feature

What Is Functionality Testing and Why Is it Crucial for the Success of Your Game?

iXie gaming

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Testing the end product is crucial to ensure it delivers a seamless user experience (UX) and meets the industry requirements & standards. This approach is often time-consuming since testers must meticulously scrutinize everything, from audio-visual effects and graphical elements to gameplay mechanics.

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UX Bug Code Games

iXie’s Guide to Mastering Cross-Platform Compatibility Testing for Your Game

iXie gaming

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Enhanced user experience (UX). Here is a comprehensive guide to help you test your game’s cross-platform compatibility:  Select Your Frameworks and Engines The first step to test your game for cross-platform compatibility is to select the most appropriate game frameworks and engines. But why is it important?

Cross platform

Cross platform Platformer Simulation Software

The Best 3D Art Outsourcing Studios in the Industry

iXie gaming

JANUARY 11, 2023

iXie is an Indian company that was founded in 2011 and is a division of Indium, a global digital engineering company. In addition, Keywords Studio offers UI/UX design, visual effects, animation, and more. Art Services, Engineering, Audio Services, Functionality QA, Localization, Localization QA, and Player Support. 1518 Studios.

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Art Studios Animation Animation

Ask a Game Dev - Untitled Article

Ask a Game Dev

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Technical Director - Engineering lead. All engineers report to her. Architects the game’s major technical features and framework, then gradually shifts to managing the engineers that join the team and keeping them tasked out and productive. Engineering Engine Programmer : The closest to the hardware - how does the hardware work?

Cinematics

Cinematics Writing Animation Animation

Reality, Upgraded: Navigating VR/AR Gaming with Alex Silkin

Game Dev Unchained

JUNE 27, 2023

The PSVR2 includes features such as gaze-based tracking and advanced haptics, as well as increased graphical fidelity. This, Brandon argued, seemed like a move away from the experienced game developers who understand the importance of user experience (UX), a critical element in creating these virtual worlds.

Technology

Technology Games Concepts Platformer

Happy 5th Steam Release Anniversary

Greenheart Games

AUGUST 30, 2018

Back then, we imagined the game as a turn-based game with almost no graphics for phones. We changed from a turn-based simulation game with almost no graphics to a real-time isometric simulation game where you see your office at all times. Right: release graphics. This is what the game looked like as a prototype. star reviews.

Simulation

Simulation Dev Prototyping Technology

Here comes Godot 3.2, with quality as priority

Mircosoft Game Dev

JANUARY 29, 2020

But the rest of us engine contributors did not stay idle in the meantime, and a strong focus was put on fixing as many issues as we could to make Godot 3.2 Almost every area of the engine has seen some degree of enhancement, and we encourage users to move their active projects to Godot 3.2 Graphics/Rendering improvements.

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Feature Render Shaders Bug

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

CG Spectrum

JUNE 10, 2024

Software used by professional 3D modelers: Maya ZBrush Blender Mari Substance Painter Unreal Engine (and other real-time engines) Houdini 3D modeling jobs in the industry 3D modelers are sought after in film, games, and virtual production, as well as beyond the creative industries in areas such as product design and 3D visualization.

Film

Film Animation Animation Concepts

GSoC 2019 progress report #3

Mircosoft Game Dev

SEPTEMBER 8, 2019

We had 8 students working for on great new features all around the engine, and they reported on their progress regularly on this blog, with a first ( part 1 and part 2 ) and second progress report. Port connection swapping was also added as a minor UX improvement. It was an incredible learning experience with GSoC and Godot Engine!

Visual Scripting

Visual Scripting Clipping Scripting Point and Click

The Lost Ark Has Found its Way

Deconstructor of Fun

MAY 15, 2022

Gameplay: A satisfactory and standard production As a title made within the classical Korean MMORPG framework, the core UX is similar to that of other Korean MMORPG, including character design, storyline, career system, raids, etc. However, there are not many innovative areas in the core gameplay and UX. The grand scene).

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Cutscenes Art Content Mechanics

The Economy of the Metaverse | Interview with Epic CEO Tim Sweeney

Deconstructor of Fun

JULY 30, 2020

But I would hope that the Metaverse as a future medium can be a much greater engine for economic efficiency than any of the closed systems that exist today. We have several different game engines, each competing really robustly. If you want an engine, you can choose Unity, with a one business model. There’s a huge variety.

Platformer

Platformer Data Point and Click Build

How to Scale A Games Company | Travis Boatman, Gigi Levy-Weiss, & Kristian Segerstrale

Deconstructor of Fun

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

There's sort of engineering led companies, there's sort of business led companies and their sort of creative led companies. And they were about to build a game around the concept of Amazon of Atlantis until one of the engineers said, Guys, you've got it all wrong. Travis, which is an engineering driven company.

Games

Games Point and Click Engine Engineering

2022 Predictions #2 How to win after Fortnite's and Why Going Cross-Platform is Mandatory for Mid-Core Games

Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 31, 2022

MZ’s 4X engine was already behind the curve at the time of the acquisition and sadly they weren’t able to use their know-how to support West Game’s growth. Improved graphics might be worth a try. Free Fire Max offers the same game with better graphics and thus in theory caters to a new audience in Tier 1 countries.

Cross platform

Cross platform Platformer Puzzle Mobile