Nocturnal has released the first demo of Flowerworks™, an original PC casual game. Flowers and fireworks usually don't mix, but Flowerworks™ turns nature on its head in this accessible and original title. Flowerworks™ combines puzzle, exploration and action elements in an addictive, explosive adventure.
The demo contains a tutorial, two special levels, and a preview of the full game. Both casual and hardcore gamers will enjoy Flowerworks™. The unique gameplay involves catching seeds, feeding…
Atomic Magazine has published a great write up of The Academy of Interactive Entertainment and Qantm up on their website called "Specialised Institues". The article provides a great run down of two of the biggest institutions in Australia where you can study game development.
The article briefly describes what types of courses are available and at which campus and what's required from applicants looking to enroll, as well as some of the details on commuting and accomodation options.
It's a…
The 2008 RMIT graduates of the Digital Art and Games Development program will showcase the future of gaming with interactive displays on cutting edge technology at RMIT’s Virtual Reality Centre for two days only commencing on Thursday 20 November from 10am - 7pm.
The exhibition will feature ‘Brainfreeze’ (winner of Best Visuals in the Singapore Codeathon a 24 hour game making competition)
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‘Manifold’, which received sponsorship from the highly successful online portal Kongregate.
"It's…
Finally, some news of a local developer making games on the iPhone! I've been given the word that EpicForce has just released a puzzle game called ChocChocPop for the iPhone/iPod Touch, and it looks magnificent! It's available on iTunes for $3.99, although it can be yours for $1.99 for a limited time, and be sure to check out their website to see some nice screenshots of the game. EpicForce are a small team from Melbourne and they have one other title under their belt called CubicMan Deluxe.…
Hey people,
I've been looking through all these great character ideas and I thought I just can't leave this alone so here's the character I'm going to enter. Currently I'm still in the concept stages neways.
Magic
Magic is a Haitian Serial Killer new to town, who leaves his enemies skewered with sewing needles leaving them looking like a voodoo doll.
This Images shows Magic falling back into his grandmother's rocking chair after getting his revenge for a life of torture.
I'm still working…
REALLY glad that it was stated that the graphical quality wasn't important!
Ok, so a month left and this is what I have.
The community that has one Leader. Depending on this leaders attributes, the members of the community do different things. At the moment there are not many actions that they can preform but that is the next update I am going to do.
There is a tech tree that is working but you cannot interact with your followers yet.
We will see what I can get done in a month I guess!
Auran Games, developer of the long running Trainz franchise, today announced that Beta Testing had commenced for the new Trainz Simulator 2009: World Builder Edition (TS2009). Over 1,000 registered members from TrainzDev.com have been invited to join the initial testing group and more testers would be invited in the coming weeks.
"We're thrilled to have reached our Beta milestone, and the early feedback from testers has been extremely positive" said Tony Hilliam, CEO. "We have built up a…
Friday on My Mind talks – our weekly FREE Friday wrap up to the working week.
Join us this week when Ron Cobb a design genius, famous for his conceptual design work on iconic Sci-Fi films including The Abyss, Alien, Back to the Future and Conan the Barbarian, takes to the stage.
Described as "seriously heavy duty” and a "design god”, this Friday on My Mind is a must for anyone who knows anything about film and concept design.
Ron will touch on some of the ideas and experiences behind his work…
This is my entry for this competition. I started abit late, because of uni. Anyways since i now have the remaining time completely free, I'll dedicate myself to doing this :D its my first time, but it looks really interesting and exciting.
