Played with Fire

JANUARY 27, 2025

1️⃣ Hyper-realistic Graphics and Immersion The days of pixelated virtual worlds are long gone. This trend is particularly prominent in gaming, architecture visualization, and virtual tourism, where realism is key to the experience. Here are 5 VR trends in 2025. Which of these trends excites you the most?

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Nvidia

MARCH 14, 2024

As ray tracing becomes the predominant rendering technique in modern game engines, a single GPU RayGen shader can now perform most of the light simulation of a. As ray tracing becomes the predominant rendering technique in modern game engines, a single GPU RayGen shader can now perform most of the light simulation of a frame.

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Game Errors

MAY 25, 2023

Microsoft Flight Simulator is a terrific flying game. However, it’s also a game prone to crashing on lower-specification PCs, at least. Many users report Microsoft Flight Simulator crashing to the desktop with regularity while playing the game: I have owned MSFS since Nov 2020 (physical disk) and it always worked perfectly fine.

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Game Errors

MAY 1, 2023

Many players complain your graphics device has encountered a problem MSFS error message popping up while they are enjoying Microsoft Flight Simulator. We did our homework and compiled a list of the most frequent causes and solutions for this graphics device problem. Why your graphics device has encountered a problem MSFS?

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Game Errors

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Farming Simulator 15 game is released on Steam, and some players encountered different errors that result in game crashes. The most common Farming Simulator 15 issues are crashes, saving errors, and the game won’t start. Update the graphics driver On Device Manager, go to Display adapters to expand.

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Game Errors

MAY 17, 2023

Microsoft Flight Simulator is among the best flight simulation games for Windows. So, it’s a bit annoying when that game doesn’t launch for a smooth take-off. Players have reported MS Flight Simulator startup issues on numerous forums. When that game doesn’t launch, it may or may not show an error message.

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Nvidia

JUNE 4, 2021

Engineers, product developers and designers worldwide attended GTC to learn how the latest NVIDIA technologies are accelerating real-time, interactive rendering and simulation workflows. All the professional graphics and simulation sessions at GTC are now available for free on NVIDIA On-Demand.

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Game Errors

MARCH 12, 2023

Low GPU usage MSFS (Microsoft Flight Simulator) is expected, so even players with high-end gaming rigs can experience it. If you experience similar problems while playing other games, check out our universal guide for troubleshooting low GPU usage. Why is GPU usage low in MSFS (Microsoft Flight Simulator)?

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Nvidia

JANUARY 3, 2023

These include boosting HPC and AI workload power, research breakthroughs, and new capabilities in 3D graphics, gaming, simulation, robotics, and more. Shaping the Future of Graphics with NVIDIA Technologies in Unreal Engine 5. Open Source Simulation Expands with NVIDIA PhysX 5 Release.

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Brand Game Development

AUGUST 17, 2020

It’s tempting to think that the analog nature of board games would preclude live-streaming, but this is not the case. Live-streaming board games can be done with digital tools such as Tabletop Simulator or video cameras capturing gameplay on the physical tabletop. Need help on your board game? Why stream games?

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PreMortem.Games

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Studio owner and Lead Developer Max Hermann originally developed the idea for the game in the time when he was still a computer science student and active in the RimWorld modding scene. I wanted a colony sim where other settlements around you aren’t just a static backdrop, but parts of a living, simulated world.

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Nvidia

JULY 19, 2021

Nsight developer tools is a suite of powerful tools and SDKs for profiling, debugging and optimizing applications focused on improving performance for graphics, Nsight developer tools is a suite of powerful tools and SDKs for profiling, debugging and optimizing applications focused on improving performance for graphics, gaming and other use cases.

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Game Designing

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Video games today are far more immersive than ever, and that isn’t simply because consoles and PCs have gotten more powerful. A lot of the beauty and appeal in modern games comes down to a less quantifiable factor: Atmosphere. What Is Game Atmosphere? Compare two games Breath of the Wild and Elden Ring.

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Brand Game Development

MAY 13, 2019

Board game development is notorious for its trial-and-error approach. You may create dozens of versions of the same game until you finally find one you’re satisfied with. Need help on your board game? Join my community of over 2,000 game developers, artists, and passionate creators. So what’s going on?

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Nvidia

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Nsight Graphics 2021.4 is an all-in-one graphics debugger and profiler to help game developers get the most out of NVIDIA hardware. Nsight Graphics 2021.4 is an all-in-one graphics debugger and profiler to help game developers get the most out of NVIDIA hardware. From analyzing API setup, to.

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Brand Game Development

OCTOBER 23, 2017

I’ve talked about the benefits and challenges of working alone in the board game industry. Yet I’m a bit of an odd beast in the board game development world since most people prefer to work in teams. Need help on your board game? Join my community of over 2,000 game developers, artists, and passionate creators.

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Nvidia

JANUARY 26, 2021

Nsight Graphics 2021.1 Nsight Graphics 2021.1 For more details on Nsight Graphics 2021.1, Try out the latest version of Nsight Graphics today! is available to download. link] We now provide you with the ability to set any key to be the capture shortcut. is available to download. check out the release notes (link).

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Nvidia

JULY 19, 2021

Nsight Graphics 2021.3 is an all-in-one graphics debugger and profiler to help game developers get the most out of NVIDIA hardware. Nsight Graphics 2021.3 is an all-in-one graphics debugger and profiler to help game developers get the most out of NVIDIA hardware. From analyzing API setup to.

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Raph Koster

JUNE 28, 2024

This is the game I have wanted to make for nearly thirty years. It has in it all the lessons of all these decades of online game development — and it looks forward, not back, to reinvent what an online world can be. I believe it does things that other games just can’t do. The graphics need a lot of work.

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Nvidia

APRIL 14, 2021

SDK Updates For Game Developers and Digital Artists GTC is a great opportunity to get hands-on with NVIDIA’s latest graphics technologies. SDK Updates For Game Developers and Digital Artists GTC is a great opportunity to get hands-on with NVIDIA’s latest graphics technologies. Developers can. NvRTX 4.26.1

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Nvidia

APRIL 9, 2021

This year, Microsoft’s free Game Stack Live event (April 20-21), starting at 8am PDT, will offer a wide range of can’t-miss sessions for game developers, in. Until now, this has not been possible in video games. Register to Game Stack Live today here. We hope you’ll join us!

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Radiator Blog

JUNE 2, 2023

I completed the main campaign in Redfall ( official site, Steam , also on Game Pass), a 4 player co-op open world shooter by Arkane Austin, who's mostly known for detailed single player story-filled action games. In this sense, playing a 75% finished game is more useful than playing a 100% finished game. But not really.

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iXie gaming

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

For gaming companies, achieving certification on the initial attempt can mean the difference between a profitable launch and costly delays. Here, we’ll explore why first-time pass rates are challenging yet essential—and how expert partners like iXie – the Gaming Division of Indium can help make them achievable.

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Game Errors

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Planet Coaster , a coaster park simulation game is available for everyone on the Steam platform. Players are saying that this game is one of the best coaster simulators that ever came out. If you are one of the players that can’t play the game, you might encounter one of the following issues.

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Game Analytics

DECEMBER 28, 2022

But one thing that hasn’t changed is new hit games entering the market. So to end the year on a high, we rounded up our top 22 games to hit the charts this year. Here are the top games we loved playing this year. If you want some inspiration for games to binge over the holiday period, look no further. Net Fishing!

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Cocos

JUNE 14, 2023

A dev, Night by Night 00, shared his work on building warpable and wearable materials for games. Analysis The whole effect can be split into two parts, one for the simulation of the mesh and one for the rendering of the mesh. Rendering is even more straightforward, just use the Graphic component and draw lines directly.

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Nvidia

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Today, NVIDIA announced Nsight Graphics 2021.5, NV Vulkan Ray Tracing Extension), Today, NVIDIA announced Nsight Graphics 2021.5, Nsight Graphics is a standalone developer tool that enables you to debug, profile, and export frames built with high-fidelity 3D graphics applications. Learn more about Nsight Graphics.

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Brand Game Development

DECEMBER 26, 2017

Board game development is a very individual process. Every single developer has different methods for creating their games. This article is the eighth of a 19-part suite on board game design and development. Need help on your board game? Join my community of over 2,000 game developers, artists, and passionate creators.

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Brand Game Development

JANUARY 8, 2018

Board game development is a very individual process. Every single developer has different methods for creating their games. This article is the tenth of a 19-part suite on board game design and development. Need help on your board game? Join my community of over 2,000 game developers, artists, and passionate creators.

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Nvidia

JUNE 30, 2021

Engineers, product developers and designers around the world attended GTC to experience the latest NVIDIA solutions that are accelerating interactive rendering and simulation workflows in real time.

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Mircosoft Game Dev

JANUARY 16, 2025

The cover illustration is from WEBFISHING , a multiplayer online casual fishing game where you relax, hang out, make friends, and catch fish! You can buy the game on Steam , and follow the development on Twitter. Game window embedding was implemented to support our recent interactive in-game editing feature.

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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 8, 2024

Top image: four of KAYAK’s hypercasual games. There has been a lot of talk about the future of Hypercasual games: how the market has been in stagnation, making studios slowly but steadily look for opportunities in the fraternal Hybridcasual. Let’s take a look at their games portfolio and performance. What exactly is KAYAC?

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iXie gaming

AUGUST 31, 2023

Introduction: Game development is an intricate and dynamic process that involves multiple stages, including design, development, and testing. Among these stages, game testing plays a critical role in ensuring the quality and stability of the final product. But a new trend of automated game testing has evolved over the last few years.

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Game Analytics

DECEMBER 5, 2022

One of the reasons why hyper-casual games are so popular is due to how quick and easy they are to make. Simple controls, artwork, and game design make it easy for any developer to pick up. There are other ways to build a game on a budget. Because choice is how you can differentiate a book from a game. Let’s dig in.

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iXie gaming

JUNE 28, 2024

Visual effects (VFX) are essential for making gaming experiences immersive and exciting. They include everything from 2D particle effects to realistic 3D simulations. Today’s VFX artists use advanced tools to create real-time particle systems, complex simulations, and stunning visuals that captivate players.

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Real Programming

MAY 11, 2023

His passion for gaming is broad, but he has a special love for sandbox games , point-and-click graphic adventures, and RPGs. As for programming, Gabe loves 3D computer graphic modelling and rendering and visual arts. In addition to simulation, he also works with engineering and perception.

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iXie gaming

MAY 24, 2023

Advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have revolutionized the gaming industry, enhancing programming and player experiences. As AI continues to advance, the future of art and AI in game development holds tremendous promise. However, AI is redefining the boundaries of game artistry.

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