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How to make a Downwell-style motion trail in GameMaker
Game Developer - 30 Oct 2015 15:47
"The Downwell motion trail is pretty simple aside from the fact that the trail is both blended with a different color from the player sprite, as well as every other row of pixels becoming transparent." ...
In Other News - 30 October 2015
Critical Hit - 30 Oct 2015 16:00
Here's the news that we didn;t post today, because we were too busy trying to hold a straight face when we were asked if we knew which sport Fanny Chmelar competed in for Germany.
3D middleware firm Umbra nets $3.4 million investment
Game Developer - 30 Oct 2015 23:18
The Finnish 3D graphics tech company has pulled in millions, and plans to invest in new technology to make "massive 3D data sets" more accessible. ...
There are over 1,600 studios and publishers in the U.S., says the ESA
Game Developer - 30 Oct 2015 23:46
And there are over 400 colleges and universities offering game development programs, too -- as the industry spreads across the entire country. ...
Report: Casino game players pay nearly twice as fast on mobile vs. web
Game Developer - 30 Oct 2015 22:04PlayStation Plus Games For November Announced
Cinema Blend - 30 Oct 2015 20:33
The PlayStation Plus games for November 2015 have been announced, offering six new titles for subscribers to Sony's premium online service to dive into at no cost on top of the annual subscription. Get ready for some zom...
Get a job: Sega Networks is hiring an experienced Game Engineer
Game Developer - 30 Oct 2015 22:30
Sega Networks seeks an experienced mobile game engineer serve alongside the team at its Three Rings studio in San Francisco, CA as they continue to develop multiple titles. ...
Don't Miss: How 343 artists redesigned the look and feel of Halo
Game Developer - 30 Oct 2015 20:53
"It is about designing the character, but it's also about storytelling." 343 Industries senior concept artist Gabriel "Robogabo" Garza obsessed for years over the design of Halo 4's updated Master Chief. ...
Mirror's Edge Catalyst Delayed
Cinema Blend - 30 Oct 2015 19:00
The long wait for the second Mirror's Edge is getting even longer. DICE announced today that they've had to push back Mirror's Edge Catalyst's release date by a few months.Click To
Quake Live No Longer Free-To-Play
Cinema Blend - 30 Oct 2015 17:43
After being live for more than half a decade, providing gamers with free-to-play access to all sorts of intense online first-person shooter action, id Software has decided to retire the game's old business model and no l...
How to develop a cross-platform game from the get-go
Game Developer - 30 Oct 2015 11:07
"'Cross-platform development is expensive' - This is a common misconception in game development and we want to give you insights on how to support multiple platforms." ...
App Store Update: October 30
IGN - 30 Oct 2015 21:00
WayForward's WiiWare puzzler LIT returns with an all-new look, and the gorgeous Lumino City arrives alongside it.
Compton's Cube, Dre and Filmmakers Sued By Ex-Manager
IGN - 30 Oct 2015 23:58
Former N.W.A. manager Jerry Heller evidently went Straight Outta Compton and straight to his lawyer.
Worst to First: Resident Evil
Arcade Sushi - 30 Oct 2015 21:31
Resident Evil is one of the first video games to feature zombies in a Romero-like manner. After so many sequels and spin-offs over the years, it's time we ranked the series in ascending order to see what it takes to crea...
Valve devs test experimental lag-killing VSync feature in Dota 2
Game Developer - 30 Oct 2015 21:21
Valve engineers have introduced an interesting experimental Dota 2 feature designed to cut down on VSync lag, which may have outsized consequences for the way the game is played. ...
ARK has evolved into something far more fearsome for Halloween
Critical Hit - 30 Oct 2015 21:00
ARK: Survival Evolved is getting some extra scares with a new Halloween update. For the next week, players can craft new items, tame new creatures, and will also have to be on the lookout for the mythical DodoRex!
Power Rangers Movie Finds Its Yellow Ranger in Becky G.
IGN - 30 Oct 2015 20:44
All five Rangers are now cast, as rapper/songwriter/actress Becky G suits up as the new Yellow Ranger.
The Once Upon a Time Twist That Left Amy Manson "Utterly Shocked"
IGN - 30 Oct 2015 20:40
The actress who plays Merida previews what's ahead for Once Upon a Time.
Rumor: Affleck's Solo Batman Movie Based On ...
IGN - 30 Oct 2015 20:16
A new rumor report claims the hope is The Batman will be "DC's answer to Marvel's Winter Soldier."
Konami sees profits nearly double as Phantom Pain ships 5 million
Game Developer - 30 Oct 2015 20:13
Konami's reportedly earned a good chunk of change in the past six months thanks to its stable of F2P mobile earners and Kojima's last Metal Gear, which shipped 5M copies in the past two months. ...
PS Plus: The Walking Dead: Season 2 Free in November
IGN - 30 Oct 2015 20:11
The second entry in Bioware's sci-fi role-playing trilogy will be free for those on PlayStation 3.
13 of the Scariest Moments in Non-Horror Games
IGN - 30 Oct 2015 20:00
A game doesn't have to be classified as horror to be scary as hell. Here are our favorite examples.