Mircosoft Game Dev

JANUARY 15, 2023

has an entirely new rendering architecture, which is divided into modern and compatibility backends. The modern one does rendering via RenderingDevice (which is implemented in drivers such as Vulkan, Direct3D 12, and more in the future). Rendering is significantly more efficient in Godot 4.0, Low level rendering access.

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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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Played with Fire

JANUARY 27, 2025

Thanks to advancements in real-time rendering technologies, such as ray tracing, and next-generation VR headsets, users can now experience environments that look and feel almost indistinguishable from reality. AI enhances virtual worlds by introducing smarter, more responsive non-playable characters (NPCs) in games and simulations.

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Cocos

AUGUST 8, 2023

The simulator is precompiled, it uses a static default render pipeline and can’t be used for complex customized game like Cyberpunk, so please use preview in editor or preview in browser instead

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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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Nvidia

JULY 10, 2023

If you are a DirectX 12 (DX12) game developer, you may have noticed that GPU times displayed in real time in your game HUD may change over time for a given. If you are a DirectX 12 (DX12) game developer, you may have noticed that GPU times displayed in real time in your game HUD may change over time for a given pass.

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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

AUGUST 19, 2022

During the AMA, the editors offered some valuable guidance and tips on how to successfully integrate real-time rendering. Are there some rules of thumb one should follow when adding ray tracing (RT) applications like translucency, reflections, shadows, GI, or diffuse illumination to games? This works today.

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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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Mircosoft Game Dev

DECEMBER 3, 2016

It's been a month since the first progress report , and progress continues towards the new Godot renderer. Little by little every system falls into place, and rendering starts feeling a lot more mature. Add Layered/Stencil rendering. One of the main features of PBR rendering is having all sort of sources for reflections.

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Nvidia

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Join us for the latest on NVIDIA RTX and neural rendering technologies, and learn how they are accelerating game development. Join us for the latest on NVIDIA RTX and neural rendering technologies, and learn how they are accelerating game development.

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Nvidia

MARCH 17, 2023

USD is an open-scene description with APIs for describing, composing, simulating, and collaborating within 3D worlds. Tools Pipeline Engineering Lead Megumi Ando sat down with NVIDIA to discuss the integration process in the company’s latest release as well as their adoption plans in Polyphony’s game development pipeline.

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Logic Simplified

APRIL 1, 2024

Looking for a Real Unreal Game Development Company? UE5’s features and functionality have further expanded to include experimental new features for rendering, animation and simulation. The potential for building epic games on Unreal by game app developers and creators across industries has increased.

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Nvidia

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

The latest version of the NVIDIA PhysX 5 SDK is now available under the same open source license terms as NVIDIA PhysX 4 to help expand simulation workflows and. It is a powerful simulation engine currently used by industry leaders for robotics, deep reinforcement learning, autonomous driving, factory automation, and visual effects.

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Nvidia

OCTOBER 22, 2023

The paper shows how a single language can serve as a unified platform for real-time, inverse, and differentiable rendering. For more information about practical examples of Slang with various machine learning (ML) rendering applications, see Differentiable Slang: Example Applications. Bring ML training inside the renderer.

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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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Logic Simplified

JULY 24, 2023

Researchers, professionals or game app developers all need to remain up-to-date with the recent advancements as well as features of the Unity engine to create and enjoy the best games possible. Some popular games built with Unity include Angry Birds 2 and Pokémon Go”. Improved UI Toolkit rendering performance Also, Unity 2022.2.11

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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. Unreal Engine 5 supports key RTX technologies for developers to propel their games and experiences to deliver cutting-edge content and immersive virtual worlds.

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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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Ask a Game Dev

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

I don't think that we'll ever see pre-rendered cutscenes go away permanently. As in-engine rendering improves, AAA games will likely move away from pre-rendered cutscenes but AAA games are far from the only games that use cutscenes and have engines that can render high quality cinematic visuals (e.g.

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Nvidia

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Deserted house in the night, rendered In RedShift. Blue car on the street with sunlight , rendered In RedShift. Catmull-Rom curves are a popular choice in the film and games industries for hair and fur and other uses of curves. Red fabric with golden texture rendered with Houdini XPU. Image courtesy of Daz3D.

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Played with Fire

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Virtual Reality (VR) has long been associated with immersive gaming experiences, but as we enter 2025, the technology is breaking free from its entertainment origins and transforming multiple industries. VR Beyond Gaming in 2025 1. Artyku VR Beyond Gaming in 2025 pochodzi z serwisu Played With Fire | VR Developer.

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Nvidia

JUNE 22, 2021

This is a challenging task, even in cinematic rendering, because it is difficult to find all the paths of light that contribute meaningfully to an image. Solving this problem through brute force requires hundreds, sometimes thousands of paths per pixel, but this is far too expensive for real-time rendering.

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CG Spectrum

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

3D modelers apply many processes to improve the look and usability of their assets when creating the characters, props, and sets that feature in your favorite video games and films. One important technique to master, particularly for video games, is level of detail (LOD).

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Brand Game Development

DECEMBER 11, 2017

Board game development is a very individual process. Every single developer has different methods for creating their games. This article is the sixth 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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CG Spectrum

JANUARY 26, 2023

3D lighting involves simulating the behavior of light in a real-world or fantasy situation, including shadows, reflections, highlights, and color, using specialized lighting software and rendering tools. Scene from the 3D animation Finding Nemo before and after its been lit and rendered by a 3D lighting artist (Image: Pixar).

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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. Accelerate Special Effects with NanoVDB NanoVDB adds real time rendering GPU support for OpenVDB. New SDK Releases NVIDIA OptiX 7.3

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Nvidia

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

This Open Access book is a must-have for anyone interested in real-time rendering. Ray tracing is the holy grail of gaming graphics, simulating the physical behavior of light to bring real-time, cinematic-quality rendering to even the most visually intense games.

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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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CG Spectrum

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Head of VFX Daniel Hourigan ( Aquaman , The Hunger Games: Mockingjay , Terminator: Dark Fate ) takes us through how he built his KitBash3D Mission to Minerva settlement in Houdini, detailing key steps from his recent informative livestreams, including a great workaround for creating a fast rendering volumetric glow.

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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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Nvidia

JULY 1, 2021

The Game Developer Conference (GDC) is here, and NVIDIA will be showcasing how our latest technologies are driving the future of game development and. The Game Developer Conference (GDC) is here, and NVIDIA will be showcasing how our latest technologies are driving the future of game development and graphics.

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CG Spectrum

MARCH 7, 2023

I started an apprenticeship at an architecture company doing architectural visualization (archviz), continuing it at a small games studio until my education was completed. Another render of the 3D stairs created by Nicklas. And most companies in archviz usually use V-Ray or Corona (also made by Chaos) for offline rendering.

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PreMortem.Games

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

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 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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AWS Games

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Starting today, Epic Games will be using AWS Local Zones to support its new NA-Central server region in Fortnite. Players in North America are assigned to whichever Fortnite server region will provide the best game experience. To learn more, see AWS Local Zones and read our guide on the Getting Started Resource Center.

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Nvidia

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Join us for the latest on NVIDIA RTX and neural rendering technologies, and learn how they are accelerating game development. Join us for the latest on NVIDIA RTX and neural rendering technologies, and learn how they are accelerating game development.

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Nvidia

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

The recent webinar shares how to use Unity’s High Definition Render Pipeline (HDRP) wizard to enable ray-tracing in your Unity project with just a few clicks. The recent webinar shares how to use Unity’s High Definition Render Pipeline (HDRP) wizard to enable ray-tracing in your Unity project with just a few clicks.

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