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Dev snapshot: Godot 4.4 beta 1

Mircosoft Game Dev

Add transparency support for LightmapGI Currently when baking lightmaps users have to choose between transparent objects casting shadows as if they were fully opaque, or not casting shadows at all. This has been a major limitation in both the quality of lightmap baking and the ergonomics of the lightmap baking workflow.

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Godot 4.0 will get a new, modernized lightmapper

Mircosoft Game Dev

Lightmaps offer significant advantages over any other technique when the following requirements are met: Performance above anything else (for mobile, lightmaps are still a must-have). If these requirements are met, then lightmapping is probably the best for you. Lighting will not change (lights won't move). Easy to use.

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NVIDIA RTX, Unreal Engine 5 Define Future of Game Development and Content Creation

Nvidia

This laid out a vision of a new era of computer graphics for video games that featured photorealistic, ray-traced lighting, AI-powered effects and complex worlds with massive amounts of geometry and high-resolution textures. Grab an NVIDIA RTX GPU and install the latest NVIDIA graphics driver on your system for the best experience.

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Project Structure - Guide to Cocos Cyberpunk Source Code

Cocos

2、LightFX The lightmaps generated by the Lightmap Baking System will be automatically stored in this folder, and there is no need to manually modify the contents inside it. Adjust graphics settings and disable effects based on the device’s level to maintain a smooth FPS. Let’s take a look at each of them one by one.

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The Convergence of all Entertainment

Game Dev Unchained

“ It feels great to not have to sit around waiting for hours to bake lightmaps. This is where, game techniques for years have been perfecting for decades and technology has caught up where the graphical quality is turning heads. Now we can get instant feedback and the art director can iterate faster than ever before.” Scott Knapp.

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Godot 3.0 is out and ready for the big leagues

Mircosoft Game Dev

No lightmaps or anything of the sort are required, providing a very quick and efficient workflow. For low-end systems or mobile devices, we provide a more classical lightmapping workflow. Both indirect light and voxel reflections are provided by this technique. It's also very easy to use. WebAssembly and WebGL 2.0 support.

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Setting the Mood: Exploring Lighting and Mood in Game Art 

iXie gaming

Have you ever played a game with amazing graphics, but something just didn’t feel right? The problem might be the lighting. Lighting isn’t just about making things visible; it’s a crucial element that shapes emotions and guides your experience. Capture lighting at specific points to realistically light moving objects.

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