Review: ‘The Division’
AWN game expert Spencer Fawcett tries to take back Manhattan in Ubisoft’s brand new third-person shooter game.
AWN game expert Spencer Fawcett tries to take back Manhattan in Ubisoft’s brand new third-person shooter game.
Autodesk launches Stingray Game Engine v1.2 and Maya LT 2016 Extension 3 with feature improvements at GDC 2016.
Category: Games
Autodesk launches Stingray Game Engine v1.2 and Maya LT 2016 Extension 3 with feature improvements at GDC 2016.
AAA texturing tool powered by NVIDIA’s Iray renderer streamlines game asset pipeline; photorealistic rendering and curated asset store now available.
Autodesk Expands VR Support, Streamlines 3D Character Creation for Game Developers
Autodesk launches Stingray Game Engine v1.2 and Maya LT 2016 Extension 3 with feature improvements at GDC 2016.
In 3D, CG, Games | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: GDC | Geographic Region: North America
Allegorithmic Ships Substance Painter 2.0
AAA texturing tool powered by NVIDIA’s Iray renderer streamlines game asset pipeline; photorealistic rendering and curated asset store now available.
In 3D, CG, Games, Technology | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: GDC | Geographic Region: North America
Geomerics Brings Enlighten to Open-World Gaming
Real-time global illumination technology now delivers large-scale dynamic lighting to open-world games.
In 3D, CG, Games, Technology, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: GDC | Geographic Region: Europe
OptiTrack Showcases Wide Area Interactive VR Basketball Experience at GDC 2016
Low latency, high precision motion capture system enables large scale, multi-player VR games with real-time rigid body tracking into Unreal Engine.
In 3D, CG, Games, Technology, Virtual Reality | Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: GDC | Geographic Region: North America
The Sequence Group Gears Up with Faceware for ‘Halo: Fall of Reach’
The Sequence Group harnesses Faceware to deliver the emotive performances for animated ‘Halo’ series, ‘The Fall of Reach.’
Technicolor Appoints Scott Gershin Director of Sound and Editorial
Sound designer and feature film supervising sound editor to lead the company’s expansion into sound design for gaming and immersive experiences.
Xsens Announces Integration with Unreal Engine 4 at GDC 2016
Xsens GDC booth to feature full-body immersive VR Experience with The Virtual Dutch Men and presentations with Autodesk, Faceware, and Manus VR.
In 3D, CG, Games, Technology, Virtual Reality | Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: GDC | Geographic Region: Europe
IKinema Simplifies VR and Live Mocap Workflow with Launch of Rig Editor in LiveAction v2
Developers can create virtual production setups in Unreal Engine 4 without the use of third-party tools.
Top 5 Games of 2015
As we await 2016’s big game releases, AWN game writer Spencer Fawcett looks back on his favorites of 2015.
Faceware Announces Personal Learning Edition, New Upgrades
Markerless 3D facial motion capture product line now available with new software and hardware rental pricing; upgrades include localization, new workflow features and new hardware options.
A Bump in the Road for Annualized Game Franchises
Ubisoft’s decision to push next ‘Assassin’s Creed’ release to 2017 may signal needed change in big game franchise planning.
Japanese Entertainment Showcase Set for March 3
Inaugural Los Angeles showcase event to provide exclusive first look at the hottest Japanese IP to industry decision makers and power brokers looking for new branded franchises.
Charming Sci-Fi ‘Love You to Bits’ Adventure Now on iOS
Visual, puzzle-filled point-and-click sci-fi adventure with stylized cartoon designs is nominated for ‘Best Upcoming Game’ at the 12th edition of the International Mobile Gaming Awards.
Qube! Helps Platige Image Smash Creative Boundaries in Europe and Abroad
PipelineFX's render farm manager helps award-winning Polish animation studio tackle projects ranging from AAA cinematics to interactive video installations.
Live Indie Gaming Event Orbyt Play Kicks off Feb. 20
Free online celebration of independent games streaming exclusively on YouTube and YouTube Gaming to provide a sneak peak of a new VR game for HTC Vive from ‘Rick and Morty’ creator Justin Roiland.
Ameba Rolls Out AVOD Service on Xbox 360
Canada-based kids streaming platform available in the U.S. February 16th and in Canada February 18th.
In Business, Cartoons, Digital Media, Games, Mobile and Wireless | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
BAFTA to Present Guru Live Career Event
Three-day festival for aspiring creatives in games, television and film runs Saturday, April 30 through Monday, May 2 at BAFTA 195 Piccadilly in London.
In Event, Films, Games, Jobs & Recruiting, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Europe
yoanimate 3D Animation Contest
Begins: February 15, 2016
Submit your animated 3D character to the yoanimate 3D Animation Contest.
Kidscreen Awards 2016 Winners Announced
The year’s best work in children’s television and digital media is singled out and celebrated by the global kids entertainment industry at Kidscreen Summit 2016.
In Awards, Cartoons, Digital Media, Games, Mobile and Wireless, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Brain Zoo Studios Unveils Teaser for ‘Nora’ Feature
Created by film, virtual reality and gaming veterans Mo Davoudian and Farzad Varahramyan, CG-animated movie translates across feature, virtual reality experience, video game and episodic platforms.
In 3D, CG, Films, Games, Virtual Reality | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Cartoon Network Studios Incubating ‘OK K.O.! Lakewood Plaza Turbo’
Mobile game from ‘Steven Universe’ supervising producer Ian Jones-Quartey developed alongside ‘Regular Show’ storyboard director Toby Jones and independent game studio Double Stallion.
Pixar the Big Winner at 43rd Annual Annie Awards
‘Inside Out’ takes best animated feature along with 11 other categories; Filme de Papel’s ‘Boy and the World’ wins best independent animated feature.
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Watch the 43rd Annual Annie Awards Live!
Nominees for this year’s best animated feature are ‘Anomalisa,’ ‘Inside Out,’ ‘Shaun the Sheep Movie,’ ‘The Good Dinosaur’ and ‘The Peanuts Movie.’
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Review: ‘Halo: The Fall of Reach’
A fully animated ‘Halo’ film adaption brings Master Chief and Spartan origins to the screen.
