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Darkworks SDK transforms 2D games into 3D games, no 3D TV required
Well, wouldn't you know it? 3D seems to be the topic of conversation here at GDC , and Paris-based Darkworks is making a splash by announcing the availability of its TriOviz for Games SDK. In short, this magical software concoction is a post-process effect that allows standard 2D games to be transformed into 3D masterpieces... and you don't even need to buy a 3D television. We were briefed on the tech ...
Well, wouldn't you know it? 3D seems to be the topic of conversation here at GDC , and Paris-based Darkworks is making a splash by announcing the availability of its TriOviz for Games SDK. In short, this magical software concoction is a post-process effect that allows standard 2D games to be transformed into 3D masterpieces... and you don't even need to buy a 3D television. We were briefed on the tech ...
Hands-on: SOCOM 4 (with PlayStation Move!)
There are two questions I'll try to answer with this quick hands-on preview. Firstly, is SOCOM 4 the true sequel to the SOCOM franchise we've been waiting for? Secondly, does the PlayStation Move controller work as intended?
It's hard to answer the first question, especially within the constraints of a ten-minute demo. What I can say is that even in this early state, SOCOM 4 looks very good, sporting incredibly detailed environments. While the early code has a noticeably choppy framerate, there was already a large ...
GDC 2010: Ngmoco explains how Eliminate Pro was built
The 2010 Game Developers Conference kicks off today in San Francisco, and TUAW is in attendance to check out the latest and greatest in iPhone game development. The conference boasts a whole track dedicated to iPhone gaming this year, and all week long, we'll be bringing you panels, news, and interviews straight from the conference floor. This morning, panel number one was from Stephen Detwiler and James Marr, two engineers at Ngmoco, to talk to developers about how ...
The 2010 Game Developers Conference kicks off today in San Francisco, and TUAW is in attendance to check out the latest and greatest in iPhone game development. The conference boasts a whole track dedicated to iPhone gaming this year, and all week long, we'll be bringing you panels, news, and interviews straight from the conference floor. This morning, panel number one was from Stephen Detwiler and James Marr, two engineers at Ngmoco, to talk to developers about how ...
God of War 3 ‘right within budget’ — a $44 million budget
Anger management simulator God of War III cost $44 million to create, according to director of production development John Hight, which is "right within budget." Speaking with Giant Bomb, Hight revealed that the team of 132 staff required to finish the third installment was more than double the crew (of about 60) on hand to wrap up God of War II, with the biggest growth occurring in the graphics and art departments.
Considering the ultimate Kratos adventure will likely go ...
Anger management simulator God of War III cost $44 million to create, according to director of production development John Hight, which is "right within budget." Speaking with Giant Bomb, Hight revealed that the team of 132 staff required to finish the third installment was more than double the crew (of about 60) on hand to wrap up God of War II, with the biggest growth occurring in the graphics and art departments.
Considering the ultimate Kratos adventure will likely go ...
Gigabyte Codfish
Here’s a new phone from Asian cell phone provider Gigabyte that may not be the GSmart Android, but could be just as interesting.
This one is called the Codfish, and we don’t know much about it. According to the PointGPhone that we have in the photo, it is “very responsive” and “good manufacturing quality”. We do know that it does Android 1.6, has a 3.2 inch display, and a 5 megapixel camera.
Well, I’m sure if the Codfish is really ...
Here’s a new phone from Asian cell phone provider Gigabyte that may not be the GSmart Android, but could be just as interesting.
This one is called the Codfish, and we don’t know much about it. According to the PointGPhone that we have in the photo, it is “very responsive” and “good manufacturing quality”. We do know that it does Android 1.6, has a 3.2 inch display, and a 5 megapixel camera.
Well, I’m sure if the Codfish is really ...
Japanese hardware sales, Feb. 22 – Feb. 28: Oscar primer edition
[Image via The Stub]
If you've been avidly following the Hollywood scuttlebutt this past week, you've probably heard of an event which is unfolding at this very moment: The 82nd Annual Academy Awards. We know how badly you guys want to be able to talk about the Oscars whilst chatting over your place of business' water cooler, coffee pot or rodeo clown make-up station, so we're here to help you understand the Awards ceremony in terms you'll find easily understandable: The ...
[Image via The Stub]
If you've been avidly following the Hollywood scuttlebutt this past week, you've probably heard of an event which is unfolding at this very moment: The 82nd Annual Academy Awards. We know how badly you guys want to be able to talk about the Oscars whilst chatting over your place of business' water cooler, coffee pot or rodeo clown make-up station, so we're here to help you understand the Awards ceremony in terms you'll find easily understandable: The ...
Readers pick best webcomic: The Gods of Modernity
We never considered the possibility of an Xbox Live moderator being elevated to folk hero status -- the topic of last week's Wrapup winner, Penny Arcade's "The Gods of Modernity." Then again, we suppose it's not unthinkable. In our minds, the moderation of a massive gaming service is roughly equivalent with being a giant, ox-domesticating lumberjack. Thanks to everyone who voted, and congrats to Penny Arcade!
Second and third place went to Brawl in ...
We never considered the possibility of an Xbox Live moderator being elevated to folk hero status -- the topic of last week's Wrapup winner, Penny Arcade's "The Gods of Modernity." Then again, we suppose it's not unthinkable. In our minds, the moderation of a massive gaming service is roughly equivalent with being a giant, ox-domesticating lumberjack. Thanks to everyone who voted, and congrats to Penny Arcade!
Second and third place went to Brawl in ...
Team Fortress 2 re-imagined as a side-scroller
Dylan Loney isn't just a dude with an awesome name, he's also quite the Team Fortress 2 mod-tician ... which is a real word that we totally didn't make up. With a couple of custom maps under his belt, Loney decided to up the ante, so he rolled up his sleeves and turned Valve's class-based shooter into a speedy side-scroller.
The redesign was part of a contest for Interlopers back in December. Drawing ...
Dylan Loney isn't just a dude with an awesome name, he's also quite the Team Fortress 2 mod-tician ... which is a real word that we totally didn't make up. With a couple of custom maps under his belt, Loney decided to up the ante, so he rolled up his sleeves and turned Valve's class-based shooter into a speedy side-scroller.
The redesign was part of a contest for Interlopers back in December. Drawing ...
Maingear mXl-15 gaming laptop
Looking for a new gaming laptop that won’t require you to refinance your house? Well then you’re in luck as the Maingear mXl-15 gaming laptop has just been announced.
This laptop features a 15.6-inch LED backlit display, an Intel Core i5 or i7 processor, an ATI Radeon Mobility 4570 5120MB GPU, up to 8GB of RAM, an eSata connection, a multitouch trackpack and either an HDD or SSD drive.
While it’s starting price is $1,000, when you start adding more ...
Looking for a new gaming laptop that won’t require you to refinance your house? Well then you’re in luck as the Maingear mXl-15 gaming laptop has just been announced.
This laptop features a 15.6-inch LED backlit display, an Intel Core i5 or i7 processor, an ATI Radeon Mobility 4570 5120MB GPU, up to 8GB of RAM, an eSata connection, a multitouch trackpack and either an HDD or SSD drive.
While it’s starting price is $1,000, when you start adding more ...
EA: A ’small number’ of Boom Blox devs let go
Electronic Arts claims a "small number of employees were impacted" by the publisher's decision to move Boom Blox development from EA Los Angeles to EA Bright Light Studio in Guildford, UK. Kotaku obtained a quote from the publisher, which notes that the move has nothing to do with the company's "restructuring" and is a routine event in a global studio organization to "leverage development strengths."
The history ...
Electronic Arts claims a "small number of employees were impacted" by the publisher's decision to move Boom Blox development from EA Los Angeles to EA Bright Light Studio in Guildford, UK. Kotaku obtained a quote from the publisher, which notes that the move has nothing to do with the company's "restructuring" and is a routine event in a global studio organization to "leverage development strengths."
The history ... 
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