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Did you know Groove Jones builds web sites? But not just HTML5 sites, we're talking fully rendered 3D sites with beautiful scenes. WebGL2 is an amazing upgrade to the web graphics library and in layman's terms it means we can build highly immersive and beautiful 3D sites on the web. 3D web is an area that is set to explode in growth, it shouldn't be a dream, it should be an expectation for consumer engagement.

Hey guys I’m back again with another procedural tool 😎 I’ve been playing with Unreal Engine’s PCG tools in combination with blueprints and used it to create this fully procedural environment builder. I had the opportunity to work on this project for Evan Hill’s game creation 4 class at Gnomon. I’m really impressed with unreal’s pcg tools, they were far easier to set up than I expected and allowed me to quickly generate huge variations and rapidly iterate. #unrealengine #procedural #gameart #gamedevelopment #virtualproduction #proceduralart

Interacting with in-game objects in Unreal Engine 🚪 🔥 Solo Game Developer Sixthorns, who is working on a physics-based beat 'em up game, shared a demo of a new mechanic set up in Unreal Engine. The game's character can now interact with in-game objects – she can open doors with her hand, clear obstacles from her path, move boxes, touch stationary objects, and more. More: https://lnkd.in/gkJjA_pJ #unrealengine #UE5 #unrealengine5 #gamedev #indiedev #3dart #progreamming #gamedevelopment

The Foreigner is an interactive fantasy environment game set in a dynamic world, featuring realistic weather and day/night cycles that influence gameplay. For instance, weather conditions like rain create muddy terrain, and snow covers surfaces. Developing this intricate environment in Unreal Engine 5. I customized a main house, provided by Finward Studios, in Unreal Engine 5, Maya, and Substance Painter, and sourced additional assets from Megascans and the Epic Games Marketplace. All programming, including the design of characters using Metahuman. I crafted detailed simulations – from water and fire effects to dust and wildlife animations – using Unreal Engine 5, Maya, and Houdini. To enhance realism, I utilized lumen and ray tracing for lighting and reflections. Despite its graphically intensive nature, a demo of "The Foreigner" is available, with a full playable version also prepared. This project was powered and supported by software like Maya, Houdini, and Substance Painter, with additional assets from KitBash, Megascans, and Metahuman. The soundtrack features 'The Sound of Rain' by BigRicePiano https://lnkd.in/gRD38MZK

Tomebound Dev Log 3: New Input System I have imported a new input system from the Unity Registry to use controllers in the game. Furthermore, the UI now displays which input source is active. The UI text Shows the current keybinds for either the keyboard or gamepad. Although keybinds are not rebindable in the play mode yet. What is Tomebound? A prototype of a 3D action/adventure puzzle game, which starts from the top of the tower, where two wizards got cursed by the enchanted Tome they found. Their objective is to carry the tome from the left to the right side of the floor and eventually escape from the tower. For more information, check out my web portfolio. https://lnkd.in/eaeePtcu #Tomebound #unitydevelopment #gamedev #3d #action #adventure #puzzle #devlog

I recently came across an intriguing video showcasing what initially appears to be a complex mechanic. Upon closer inspection, it reveals a straightforward implementation. The sphere collider detects nearby objects, identifying points of contact, and the corresponding hands move to these points based on the side of the collision. Through trial and error, boundary conditions for hand-switching were fine-tuned. As the character moves forward, the hands are animated to move only in that direction. It’s likely the developer included provisions for turning the character rather than allowing backward movement to avoid bugs. #GameDevelopment #IndieDev #CollisionDetection #GameMechanics #Animation #TechInnovation #Coding #Programming

When we showed off Arcweave at Nordic Game, the feature that got people's eyes lit up was our live connectors. This allows your game project to sync with your Arcweave project and be updated in real-time, unlocking a ton of possibilities for writers and designers across both indie and AAA. A question that came a lot was why our Unreal Engine, Unity, and Godot plugins are free. It's simple - we want to make it super easy for anyone to jump straight in and start creating, which is what Arcweave is all about. The video below demonstrates the Unreal Engine plugin in action, showing off how this live-sync works in real-time. Not only does the plugin allow for changes in the text and dialogue flow, but it also enables dynamic changes in the broader environment, such as weather and time! This feature has so many powerful applications already, and I'm looking forward to seeing how studios and devs will utilise in weird and wonderful ways.

Glorious Wednesday Morning! It's not a warm day, actually a bit chilly. But find a spot out of the wind but under the sun and its very comfortable. I understand why cats will lay on the floor on sunny days. This article describes a feature of the Unity Game Engine's UI Elements where you can control how the individual elements align. They can go horizontal, vertical, or a grid. You can even nest these to create even more patterns. #unity3d #unitydeveloper

🎮 New Tutorial Released! 🎮 Learn to create a sleek, scalable, and reusable menu system in Unity. Perfect for seamless navigation and settings in your game. Elevate your game design with this comprehensive guide. #GameDev #Unity3D #IndieDev #GameDesign https://lnkd.in/dQ2vuFdR

Tomebound Dev Log 1: Player Movement, Swap, and Grab Action This is the oldest gameplay footage of the Tomebound project in Unity. I implemented grid-based movements for two-player figures, using Lerp and subroutines. A red figure can only move horizontally and a blue can only move vertically. The players can swap those characters to control by pressing the Swap button (Or Space key). The characters declare an array of Physics.Raycast to check any obstacles on their way before moving. Other than that, when they are sided with the Tome, they can carry along with it. When both of the characters are holding the book, they can move in any direction. You can Un-hold the book by pressing the same button again. What is Tomebound? A prototype of a 3D action/adventure puzzle game, which starts from the top of the tower, where two wizards got cursed by the enchanted Tome they found. Their objective is to carry the tome from the left to the right side of the floor and eventually escape from the tower. For more information, check out my web portfolio. https://lnkd.in/eaeePtcu #Tomebound #unitydevelopment #gamedev #3d #action #adventure #puzzle #devlog