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Matali Physics 7.0 from @komires is out, bringing a 3D physics environment where scenes, characters, the GUI, cursors and text are all driven by physics simulation. See @mataliphysics in action: mataliphysics.com/

Sungeun Moon showed us the workflow behind recreating Cleopatra's Temple from Assassin's Creed Origins, discussing modular architecture, mosaic textures made in Substance 3D Designer, and lighting the scene for different times of day in Unreal Engine. “When I first saw this location in the game, I was particularly impressed by the atmosphere created by the pond in front of the temple and the surrounding vegetation. I was also drawn to the striking, beautiful use of red as the temple's main color. These visual elements inspired me to start this project.” Read the interview: 80.lv/articles/recreating-cl…

See how this Slay the Spire-style roguelike deckbuilder, made from thousands of layered illustrations, looks like behind the scenes and in the actual game. Play Shroom and Gloom now: 80.lv/articles/this-slay-the…

Chinese tech giant Tencent has launched a new app featuring AI girl companions that watch you play games and offer tips. Hopefully nothing more: 80.lv/articles/tencent-launc…

Learn how to build procedural game environments in Houdini with a workshop by Senior Environment Artist Giovani Magana. The workshop covers the entire process using a stylized fantasy environment as an example: 80.lv/articles/learn-to-buil… #sponsored #ad

In The Devil’s Due, you cheat your way through poker battles against monstrous creatures, using tricks like hiding and swapping cards, boosting values, and cutting cards in half. The roguelike deckbuilder is out on Steam: 80.lv/articles/check-out-thi…

Jensen Huang resigned as @nvidia's President, CEO, and Board member. Colette Kress, current Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will serve as interim CEO. Tim Sweeney and Elon Musk supported Huang: 80.lv/articles/breaking-nvid…

Game developers, share your legal questions and concerns in this short survey. Common themes will be addressed in upcoming episodes of the @Xsolla Legal Office Hours podcast and future publications. Survey: 80.lv/articles/what-are-the-…

Go fishing, maintain your cozy little farm, and demolish trees in bulk with powerful magic spells in this Stardew Valley x The Elder Scrolls hybrid. @BastiArtGames's 'most violent cozy farming game ever made' will make you go Fus Ro Dah on literal pine trees: 80.lv/articles/stardew-valle…

The long-awaited 6v6 Role Queue mode is coming back to Overwatch. 5v5 is not going anywhere – starting with Season 6, we'll have the best of both worlds: 80.lv/articles/overwatch-bri…

The European Commission has presented its draft Digital Fairness Act, which aims to better protect consumers online. Read what it means for games: 80.lv/articles/what-is-the-e…

If you’re into physics-based racing and high-speed gameplay - take a look at this indie game made by 2-person team. You play as a street sweeper and speed through a series of cleaning challenges packed with twists, as you master the unique handling model & advance your skills. Try the demo: store.steampowered.com/app/4…

Rumors that Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra was canceled following layoffs at Skydance Games are reportedly false. The game is also "close to done": 80.lv/articles/despite-skyda…

Laid-off id Software developers have announced the launch of a new studio, Hidden Horses, with its debut FPS already in development. They also get brutally honest about losing their jobs: 80.lv/articles/former-id-sof…

The Golden Joystick Awards winners across 21 categories have been revealed, including Ultimate Game of the Year, Console Game of the Year, Best Storytelling, and Best Lead Performer. Check out the full list: 80.lv/articles/golden-joysti…

NVIDIA’s board is weighing ousting its CEO, Jensen Huang, according to a media report citing people familiar with the matter, days after the board opened an independent investigation. Read more: 80.lv/articles/nvidia-report…

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake on Switch 2 is selling like crazy. It's already the second-best-selling Switch 2 game and nearly matched Mario Kart World's first-month sales in just four days. Read more: 80.lv/articles/ocarina-of-ti…

Stanislav Buhaiov shared the work behind the English Manually Revolved Seven-Shot Flintlock Pepperbox Pistol project, showed how he stayed within 10,000 triangles, and explained how he created natural-looking wood. "The challenge required the model to stay within a budget of 10,000 triangles. I knew from the beginning that I would have to bake some elements down. When creating game-ready assets, it's important to allocate geometry according to visual importance. Less noticeable details that don't affect the silhouette and are barely visible from the in-game camera can have their polygon count significantly reduced. Some of them are better represented through textures instead." Read: 80.lv/articles/crafting-intr…

More than 2,000 teams from 78 countries and regions participated in Tripothon S1 hosted by @tripoai, producing games, immersive experiences, creative applications, and physical designs. See more winners and highlights: 80.lv/articles/creators-deve…