I used to be big into case modding. Now that I’m fully committed to #gamedev I have less time/money for it. Here’s some photos from days gone by (note the OG flat-panel in picture 2): These days I just by a good looking/functional case and leave it alone. Speaking of, check out this upcoming Scrutiny
For many game developers, their developing game is the most precious thing they own. But the game itself is ones and zeros. It is electrical signals and magnetic polarizations, fleeting, etheral, at times volatile; ownership of such things is tenuous at best. How do you ensure that the precious ones and zeros stay put? Stay
I recently saw a game dev youtuber give out bad info when asked what a splat map is, saying that “the splat map is the base texture that covers the entirety of the terrain. The texture map (image) is literally placed (splatted) over the terrain (in the video a satellite image of several city blocks
It may seem like a Throwback Thurs. at first glance, but this Kinect with MS-SDK freebie comes with Playmaker Actions!!! In keeping with a Kinect theme, here is a free Unity Asset Store Asset that features Playmaker Actions for the Kinect (you all know how much I love both Playmaker and Kinect)! From the product
If you follow me on twitter you know that I like to stay vigilant about this stuff. This is a must-view, folks. Note how Extra Credits bookends the video with disclaimers that they might be misinterpreting this version of the Matrix. Denial is the most predictable of all human responses. More dangerous than denying that
If you’re a game developer, eventually you’ll need to speak and be heard in a video. Whether you’re creating a video pitch deck, crowdfunding video, video interview, or Let’s Play, you’ll need decent audio. What can you get away with for under $50? Can you use a bluetooth headset and tablet for audio recordings? Disclaimer:
My new favorite music: Timecop1983! This song is my favorite. As is the video because it features a young Daft Punk. Spoiler alert: Timecop1983 is only seemingly “Off Topic.” Expect them to feature in some very topical posts soon!
It occurred to me… little image target = little dinosaur. What if image target were embiggened?… A life-sized T-Rex! Really, what more can you say?! This app was made entirely without code. To learn No-code Video Game Development, check out my course won’t you?
The Kinect gets a bad rap (except for the well-founded privacy concerns). As a game controller, personally I ♥ the Kinect! Those that like the Kinect really like it. And they’re starved for new games. There’s something to be said for being a big fish in a little pond; it’s a strategy every indie developer
Wall mounted everything, it must be the fuuutuure!!! As seen on lifehacker.com, includes my index card workflow. I’ll elaborate on my index card strategy in an upcoming Tuesday Tutorial.