How Nightdive Studios is future-proofing the video game past
Tuesday, August 5, 2025 by Austin Harris
Video games are a form of art, and their preservation is in trusted hands at Atari’s Nightdive Studios, regarded as the premier game remastering studio in the industry. System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Edition recently launched on Xbox Series X|S, reviving a seminal sci-fi horror classic for a new generation. For Nightdive Studios, however, this release ...
Build with Veo 3 in the Gemini API
Monday, July 28, 2025 by Richard Harris
Google recently announced that Veo 3, its advanced AI video generation model, is now available for developers through a paid preview in the Gemini API and Google AI Studio. This launch enables developers and creators to produce high-quality videos complete with synchronized dialogue, music, and sound effects, all generated from a single prompt.
Build with Veo 3 in th...
Modeling natural conversational dynamics
Friday, July 25, 2025 by Austin Harris
Meta’s Fundamental AI Research (FAIR) team has introduced a family of audiovisual behavioral motion models designed to advance human connection technology. These models generate facial expressions and body gestures based on audio-visual inputs from two people, aiming to create more natural and interactive virtual agents. The models enable fully embodied avatars in...
State of Unreal 2025 recap
Friday, July 18, 2025 by Austin Harris
https://appdevelopermagazine.com/fortnite-returns-to-ios/The State of Unreal 2025 recently concluded, offering the audience a first look at the cutting-edge technologies Epic Games is developing and releasing to help developers and creators build immersive experiences.
All the big news and announcements from the State of Unreal 2025
The show began with a technical...
Diablo 4 How to Get Piranhado
Friday, May 2, 2025 by Richard Harris
Diablo 4 has so many devastating abilities, especially regarding class skills; one is Piranhado, which translates to a whirlpool of water filled with deadly piranhas that devour anything within seconds. Apart from its mobility and visually stunning animation combo, it is strategic at its root. Whether you're a veteran Nephalem or a newbie starting at Sanctuary, mast...
Developers Alliance announces new advisory board
Monday, April 28, 2025 by Brittany Hainzinger
The Developers Alliance announced three independent app developers have joined its Advisory Board. Adri Ofman of FlipaClip, Sean Higgins of BetterYou, and Mariah Smith, former Lead Android Engineer at Trala will use their diverse experience and expertise to help shape the Alliance’s advocacy on several issues, including proposed changes to the app ecosystem, data ...
Organic text distortion effect using infinite scrolling
Thursday, November 14, 2024 by Austin Harris
In the ever-evolving world of web design, creating visually appealing and interactive elements is crucial for engaging users. One innovative technique gaining traction involves crafting organic text distortion effects using infinite scrolling. This method leverages JavaScript and CSS to produce unique, fluid animations that captivate audiences and enhance user experienc...
Lottie animation creation using SVGator
Tuesday, November 12, 2024 by Richard Harris
The world of digital animation is constantly evolving, and SVGator is at the forefront of this transformation. With its recent updates, SVGator has made it easier than ever to create custom Lottie animations, offering a streamlined process that integrates seamlessly with existing design tools. This article explores how you can harness SVGator’s capabilities to cre...
CSS3 to CSS5 web styling evolution
Monday, November 11, 2024 by Austin Harris
The world of web design and development has been abuzz with conversations about the future of Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), as discussions around the emergence of CSS5 begin to take shape. This renewed focus comes amid curiosity about what followed CSS3, a version that significantly transformed web design back in 2009. While CSS4 never officially materialized, the web c...
WWDC24 highlights from Apple
Friday, July 26, 2024 by Austin Harris
Apple recently showcased a series of groundbreaking updates and innovations at the Worldwide Developers Conference 2024 (WWDC24), captivating the developer community with a week of insightful sessions. The event highlighted the latest advancements across various domains, including machine learning, Swift, SwiftUI, spatial computing, and more.
WWDC24 highlights from&n...
Avatar cloud engine from NVIDIA debuts Gen AI models
Tuesday, January 9, 2024 by Richard Harris
NVIDIA recently introduced production microservices for the NVIDIA Avatar Cloud Engine (ACE) that allow developers of games, tools, and middleware to integrate state-of-the-art generative AI models into the digital avatars in their games and applications.
The new ACE microservices let developers build interactive avatars using AI models such as NVIDIA Omniverse ...
Create 3D animations on your phone with Move AI
Monday, November 13, 2023 by Brittany Hainzinger
Move AI has announced the official release of a single-camera motion capture app, Move One. After 12 weeks in beta, the app is now available to animators and creators looking to bring realistic human motion to their 3D characters. Move One provides high-quality, realistic motion data that you can capture anywhere using just an iPhone.
Move AI unlocks 3D animation wit...
Accelerate development environments by 10x with AI
Friday, August 25, 2023 by Richard Harris
We recently caught up with Rod Cope from Perforce and chatted about the 10x environment mindset for AI and how new AI tools like generative AI are increasing the efficiency and speed of developers and improving visual effects for animation pros. Even more, he explains how Perforce came up with the 10x concept, the opportunities that exist for incorpo...
Quantum computing learning platform launches
Monday, April 18, 2022 by Brittany Hainzinger
Q-CTRL announced the release of Black Opal Pro, an upgraded and expanded version of its world-first interactive quantum computing learning platform. Black Opal Pro adds new modules and features to the basic version announced in November 2021, which already has 3,000 registered users.
The announcement arrives on World Quantum Day, an international initiative dedi...
Game Developers Conference 2022
Tuesday, March 22, 2022 by Richard Harris
The 2022 Game Developers Conference (GDC), the world’s longest-running event for professionals dedicated to the art and science of making games, begins its 36th edition today, in person at the Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco. The week-long conference, which also includes a virtual component, will feature more than 200 exhibitors, over 1,000 speakers, an...
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