I don't seem to keep my journal very up-to-date with what I am producing. So it's high time to do a bit of an update... and here it is!
some sketchbook environments in pen, a second GTA style illustration just to prove the first wasn't a fuke and the final of a character protrait.
I don't think I ever posted the final protrait in the forum. It was a long and painful process finishing it, but much thanks goes to those that posted criticism, I would have never finished the project to such a…
Submitted by Luke Miller
Melbourne, Australia, 1 October 2006. Up Multimedia is pleased to present a demo version of our forthcoming game, retrovirus RTS.
retrovirus RTS is the first real-time strategy game designed for the gp2x handheld game console. Three astronauts have returned to Earth infected by a belligerent alien virus. The player's gp2x console is transformed into a portable medical unit, and the gameplay revolves around the battle against the space virus on a cellular level.
This…
MELBOURNE CUP VIDEOGAME LINES UP FOR THE STARTER'S GATE
Sydney, Australia - September 29, 2006 - Home Entertainment Suppliers Pty Ltd (HES) today announced the release date for the hotly anticipated horse racing videogame, Melbourne Cup Challenge for the Sony PlayStation 2, Microsoft Xbox and PC. Galloping into stores across Australia and New Zealand on 26 October 2006, Melbourne Cup Challenge brings the energy and excitement of the great race into homes ahead of the 2006 Melbourne Cup Carnival…
Thanks to Scrow for posting about this in the forum.
It was always apparent to see Peter Jackson's enthusiasm for the gaming medium, from hearing about his disappointment from the lack of input he had with EA's Lord of the Rings games, to his collaboration in the King Kong game license of the blockbuster movie, as well as his involvement with the Halo movie. It looks like Peter Jackson is going a step further and creating a game development studio named Wingnut Interactive for a closer…
Film Victoria?s Digital Media Fund presents a FREE information seminar for its Digital Media Internship Program on Wednesday 4 October at 6.30 PM.
The Digital Media Internship (DMI) program enables professional screen industry practitioners and graduates to gain valuable on-the-job experience in a digital media company. Through their placement, the interns develop their craft and technical skills under the supervision of skilled personnel, as well as building their professional networks and…
IGN and CVG have hands on previews of Destroy All Humans! 2, offering insights on the many new gameplay features and enhancements on Pandemic's eagerly awaited sequel to their light hearted alien action game of 2005...
We're really just scratching the surface of Destroy All Humans 2 with this preview. There is a ton of little things in the game, from mini-games to human gene blending to new geographical territories to cover that give this game a new refreshing boost. This near final build looks…
Things certainly have been quiet since January this year when Perception staff were let go and the development of the licensed FPS game based on the (now axed) Stargate SG-1: The Alliance television series reaching a sudden halt.
No official press release were given by either Perception or MGM on the matter, but according to www.4players.de, MGM is set to announce the status of the Stargate SG-1: The Alliance game sometime during November. The news item at www.4players.de reveals that the game…
NickVic3Gi - An Exciting New Initiative in Kids? Entertainment
Film Victoria Chief Executive Officer Sandra Sdraulig today announced details regarding NickVic3Gi, a joint Film Victoria and Nickelodeon Australia initiative.
The joint initiative will provide a $50,000 investment to support the development of 3G mobile content for tech-savvy 10 - 12 year olds.
Both Film Victoria and Nickelodeon Australia are eager to encourage innovative projects and as such, have not limited the diverse array…
Just a quick message for everyone who hasn't voted already in the current "The console I have the most optimism for is the..." vote poll (on your right there). I'm planning to push ahead the next vote poll in the next few days where we have our annual vote on who's planning to go to the next game developer's conference. It woud be great to have a few more votes with the current poll, so go get clicking! :)
I wouldn't say it's grafitti since there isn't any actual spray paint or permanent markings involved, but some game fan has managed to put up a mural of a Link sprite from the early Zelda series of games from... beer coasters!!
It's actually been made out of Carlton draught beer coasters from a pub that have been painted and stuck on the wall. Found near Swanston Street, near RMIT university in Melbourne, Australia.
This is yet another fantastic piece of game related public art work by those…
