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Ridley Scott making Halo series Ridley Scott is making Halo series, (sorry if this has already been talked about) [URL="http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2014-04-03-ridley-scott-working-on-new-halo-digital-feature-project"][COLOR=…	27 Last	reverendK Apr 2014
Fat Cheeks the Cannonball! Hey Guys, I finally finished my first Mobile game. After an unsuccessful kickstarter, I used my spare time to learn programming and make my game myself. Took a little longer than expected, as always,…	0 Last	Plott Apr 2014
T.E.C. 3001 Steam Greenlight Demos available for Windows, Linux and MAC OS X Recently we have uploaded demo versions of game so people can try it. You can download it from here: [url]http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/updates/95490143/1391068596[/url] Please, i…	2 Last	miskovic.milos Apr 2014
Pinterest I'm on there as [url]http://pinterest.com/dadako/[/url] Pretty good place to grab & share inspirations.	29 Last	PyrZern Apr 2014
Struggling with creativity? I hope this doesn't sound like too much of a sob story, but I seem to be going through a bit of a "crisis" I'll call it, and I needed to write it down. My question is: Have you ever struggled creati…	19 Last	Mike8917 Apr 2014
Closed how do i get texture like this in SSS ??	0 Last	dafuqawew Apr 2014
Using a basemesh for multiple characters? So a game I'm working on requires a set of enemies, and I feel it would be fastest to just use a single basemesh which already has all of the musclulature set out. Is this common in larger studios? W…	16 Last	Matt Fagan Apr 2014
Looking for Roomate/Place (Toronto West Junction or Highpark) Hey guys! I'm looking to move from the North end of Toronto Ontario, closer to the lake-shore west area, either Highpark or The Junction. If you know any like-minds in the industry looking for a ro…	0 Last	Ootrick Apr 2014
What website, resource, or school was responsible for you first getting into games? Hi all! I started a Facebook thread asking all my dev friends what website, resource, or school was responsible for first getting them into games, and the discussion ended up being really interesti…	9 Last	Arkana Apr 2014
Molten Games Shut Down The SD game dev scene is slowly fading... sucks. [url]http://www.zam.com/story.html?story=34069[/url]	28 Last	slosh Apr 2014
Amazon Fire TV So, today Amazon announced the [ame=http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CX5P8FC/ref=amb_link_1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=gateway-center-column&pf_rd_r=02Q16R7TCHDKMSJZNCE8&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1770217382&…	16 Last	EarthQuake Apr 2014
How to Scult Soft and Smooth Curves in Zbrush? I'm fairly new to Zbrush but I have learnt the basics and can move around. My problem is with using the MOVE tool to move around geometry. It just does not give me that precise result as with traditi…	4 Last	Velktri Apr 2014
Music Composition Hello, what kind of software do you recommend to make music as professional as this ? [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPQ4qsmxyxY"]Mega Man Maverick Hunter X - 017 - Storm Eagle - YouTube[/ame]…	3 Last	Fwap Apr 2014
I can has jorb? I CAN has jorb! I'm super happy to announce that I've just signed on with Facepunch Studios as a remote artist! I now get to sit around in my underwear all day and have beer for two out of three mea…	46 Last	Pangahas Apr 2014
UVMapping in layman's terms I need a really basic understanding of what UVMapping is, what map does what and how it works when applying to a model.	28 Last	GarageBay9 Apr 2014
Elder Scrolls online 2013 [url]http://kotaku.com/5907372/the-elder-scrolls-online-coming-next-year[/url] Oh god... Why can't they give us fallout already -.-	102 Last	NegevPro Apr 2014
Nintendo Direct. [url]http://kotaku.com/5978276/nintendo-is-remaking-the-legend-of-zelda-wind-waker-for-wii-u[/url] Wind Waker remake hurray! Not sure how I feel about them messing with probably the most visually st…	65 Last	Anchang-Style Apr 2014
What are the things to consider when making game for Mobile Platform ? Hi Polycounter, I've been making levels for PC platform. Recently,We'r downgrading same scene/assets for the mobile version now. 1) Since mobile has less resource , what are the things to be c…	6 Last	JacqueChoi Apr 2014
Storytelling in Games Storytelling within games has become more important over the years. Lately, I've become interested in learning about this- The fundamental process of story development, as well as breaking it down i…	18 Last	Snader Apr 2014
3d printing pen - kickstarter Ok, this is cool... [url]http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1351910088/3doodler-the-worlds-first-3d-printing-pen[/url]	27 Last	katana Apr 2014
AK-47 3D Model with internal parts for animation? [FONT="Arial"][B]Hello![/B] So I've been on the hunt for a AK-47 model with internal parts now for quite some time, and I have yet to find what I'm looking for. What I have in mind is to do a anima…	1 Last	Joao Sapiro Apr 2014
Is there a secret to understanding job requirements? I'm still working hard to make a killer portfolio, but that doesn't mean I can't take a peak at what job positions are out there. Today, I stumbled upon [URL="http://www.crytek.com/career/offers/ove…	9 Last	ez_flow Apr 2014
Calling all Music Artists! If you make video game music and feel ok having it used for background music during my stream please message me in here or PM me. Im attempting to start streaming through youtube vs Twitch with what…	2 Last	DInusty Apr 2014
need a degree . help hey polycounters :) i really do need help with something thats been on my mind lately . and would love to hear your opinions on it so please bare with me if the topic is a bit long . to the point : …	16 Last	NegevPro Apr 2014
Model Mayhem: 3d app makes auto topology New program by 3Dlive makes automatic subd topology that allows you you model out a low res mesh and have it made high poly with a few clicks, you can set up parameters and get that perfect edge flow…	12 Last	D4V1DC Apr 2014
Eurogamer 25-28 September Tickets are on sale woooooooooo. I'm guessing there will be some kind of Polycount meet up like last year? Would be cool to meet up with you guys again. [url]http://www.egxlondon.net/tickets[/url] …	6 Last	Shiv Apr 2014
Maya Goes Open Source Autodesk annouced Maya is free for all, and now is on the same level as blender, free and open source. They also say if you bought it recently they will refund your money if it's been 30 days. [URL…	10 Last	Michael Knubben Apr 2014
Bake vs Paint Centrc Workflows This could probably go in Technical, but it's not really a troubleshoot question. I'm curious as to what everyone's feelings/experiences are in regards to baking details vs painting them. For the s…	2 Last	sprunghunt Apr 2014
Got the job! I have just accepted an offer to work at Oculus VR! Have never been so excited!!! Going to be the biggest change in my life, moving to south Cali, after living in Washington my whole life.	34 Last	AlexCatMasterSupreme Apr 2014
A stupid question; artist's resume showcasing portfolio piece ? I'm curious. Why is no one doing this ? People talk all the time about making the resume pops. And considering how some hiring ppl don't spend more than a few secs on it. And how kickass portfolio i…	14 Last	PyrZern Apr 2014
The creator of JOHNNY BRAVO is making a game. If you loved Johnny Bravo as a kid, this game will not disappoint. [URL]https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/381739996/dancers-of-war-a-third-person-action-video-game-fo[/URL]	12 Last	Baron Flame Apr 2014
Dominance War This will be my first time and I wanna participate. So does anyone know when it starts or how I sign up?	11 Last	Steve Schulze Apr 2014
3D motive vs Digital tutors or other websites I need help deciding on which one I should go with, as I am not going to university and going to spend the money I would be spending at uni on these tutorials I want to get the best possible help wit…	18 Last	Ott Apr 2014
should i put folds in clothes in animation ??? hey guys im animating something , should i put/sculpt folds in my characters cloths ?? or should the cloth simulation handle it , pls answer thanks !!	2 Last	dafuqawew Apr 2014
Natalia Poklonskaya Challenge Anyone ? :D Yo people ! Hope having good days with great art ! I just had a crazy idea and wanted to see what the reaction would be. How about a one-of Character Art Challenge of Natalia Poklonskaya ? I…	21 Last	Steve Schulze Apr 2014
We are Chicago, a game about gang violence inspired by an encounter on a train Disclaimer is that I am working on this as a contractor. Art is alpha. Reason I'm posting is because I think it's a fantastic article with some interesting elements. Polygons deserves some credit for…	2 Last	Torch Apr 2014
Dice Cuts Battlefront Game Dice annouced they are cutting the Battlefront game and focusing on BF4 DLC as well as BF5, they claim that the BF series is a larger focus with a very dedicated fanbase and doing two series would st…	14 Last	Fwap Apr 2014
microphone for tutorial recordings does anyone have any suggestions for a good microphone when recording tutorials? i've tried the Blue Yeti which works pretty well, however, it captures too much of my key presses and mouse clicks. …	9 Last	Shadownami92 Apr 2014
Blizzard Outcasts Blizzard decided to re-define next-gen gaming! [url]http://us.blizzard.com/en-us/games/outcasts/[/url]	4 Last	unit187 Apr 2014
Learn Unity or stick with UDK I'm making a scene using newly learned programs NDO and DDO. I havn't really spent much time with the scene in UDK other then for the block out and quick refresher on materials etc. I know the previe…	10 Last	CandyStripes05 Apr 2014
Zbrush blending two meshes help Hello, I'm currently going through a tutorial for Zbrush and I ran into a problem. When I try to blend two meshes together, the original mesh becomes very distorted. I have two images attached that s…	3 Last	EricHall Apr 2014
Should I upgrade to Windows 8.1? Currently on Windows 7. Hey, so I'm looking at Windows 8.1, and the tiles seem a neat way to kind of organize programs, and get a cool workflow going. Seems it would benefit me, but EVERYONE hates the Windows 8.1 and keeps…	25 Last	Mask_Salesman Apr 2014
Closed artists needed for a game, code almost done	0 Last	CobaltUDK Mar 2014
UDK Store? Is there a UDK store for game assets; something similar to the Unity store? I thought I remember reading it somewhere but my searches have come up empty.	7 Last	NegevPro Mar 2014
UK Game Tax Breaks Finally Approved! Fingers crossed this should help studios hire talented graduates who are struggling to find a job in games, drive the future of the UK's gaming industry and reduce the number of layoffs! [url]http…	31 Last	cptSwing Mar 2014
I made an experimental jobs site! Hi everybody! For those that have been laid off, I created an automatically-updated jobs site for every new game job posted on LinkedIn: [url]http://www.jonjones.com/jobs/[/url] I also started a Twi…	20 Last	Shiniku Mar 2014
Closed Watch Model	0 Last	Taj Mar 2014
Closed Noah (2014) [url]http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1959490/[/url] hopefully request goes through otherwise enjoy.	21 Last	adam Mar 2014
Varying racial characteristics Hey all, I've been working on gathering some reference for varying facial anatomy, anything from african, asian (oriental as well) to western as I noticed there's a lot of things to take into account…	9 Last	PyrZern Mar 2014
3D Environment Artist and 2D skills I am getting ready to graduate in a few months and I have been seeing a lot lately on job listings that 2d art skills are recommended or required for certain jobs as an Environment Artsit. Unfortuna…	2 Last	BARDLER Mar 2014