The Adrenaline Vault has the second installment to the Warlords IV Developer Diary. Dean Farmer, from Infinite Interactive, writes on how AI is tackled in Warlords IV.
"For Warlords IV, my aim was build an engine that plays to the strengths of the computer, rather than putting the emphasis on plugging weaknesses. It's very important that these strengths are correctly recognized and fully exploited for all they?re worth. If you attempt to match or exceed a human player in the wrong areas (such…
AustralianIT has an article on the major deal that Perception just recently announced, giving an insight on what it means to NSW.
"A SYDNEY-based company has signed an agreement to develop and publish video games worldwide, creating 100 jobs and injecting $5 million into the NSW economy.
Video games developer Perception, based at Brighton Le Sands in Sydney's south-east, signed the agreement for worldwide distribution with Vienna-based video games publisher JoWooD Productions Software. NSW…
John Passfield has given us the word that he and Steve Stamatiadis will be at Supanova in Brisbane this Saturday, giving a sneak peak of the Ty2: Bush Rescue! So if you want to get the first chance to see the sequel to one of Australia's best selling games, make sure you're at Supanova TOMORROW! John and Steve will be appearing Saturday, 3:30pm.
Where: RNA Showgrounds, (Commerce Building) Gregory Terrace, Brisbane.
When: Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 September 10.00am ? 6.00pm
Tickets: Available…
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FUTURESCREEN03: PLAYTHING
Choose Your Weapons
Digital Games Art Symposium + Exhibition
A "must" for anyone captivated by or curious about the world of digital games.
dLux media arts presents Plaything, a program of events focusing on current and future trends in the field of digital games, featuring key Australian and international game designers, theorists and artists. The symposium, exhibition and catalogue provide platforms for discussion, play and critical discourse,…
Thanks to Ben Lenzo, Managing Director of Perception, for letting us know of a major deal that Perception have recently announced...
"Perception, a video games developer, concluded a Heads of Agreement, with JoWooD Productions AG, a publicly listed international video games publisher, which outlines a strategic partnership between the two companies. Part of the deal includes the publishing rights to a top rated franchise from one of the worlds best known film studios. Perception, as licensee of…
Subject: the Canadian perspective on convergence, new media funding and international co-productions
INVITATION ONLY ::
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:: International perspective on convergence ::
Date: Friday, 12 September 2003
Time: 10.00 am - 12.00pm
Venue: MMV, L46 Theatrette, 55 Collins St, Melb
Cost: $10 AIMIA members, $15 Non-members
Refreshments provided
AIMIA VIC and Multimedia Victoria (MMV) extend a special invitation to attend our exclusive presentation of the Canadian perspective on…
A number of organisations have requested extensions to apply for Digital Culture Project Grants so they can prepare support material. We have agreed to extend the closing date for this round of applications to Thursday 11th September. If you were considering applying to this round please note the new deadline and do not hesitate to contact me if you have any queries.
Regards
Brenda Nash
Acting Digital Culture Program Co-ordinator
Film Victoria
GPO Box 4361
Melbourne 3001
Australia
Level 7,…
The AEAF program for 7-10 December Sydney is now online at www.dmw.com.au
We will have more exciting sessions to announce in the coming weeks - so watch for regular updates. In the meantime don't miss out on our 25% Earlybird discount which ends 24 September.
The program includes sessions from the creators of
FINDING NEMO Pixar
PETER PAN ILM
CHARLIES ANGELS Sony Pictures Imageworks
LARA CROFT The Moving Picture Company
UNDEAD Spierigfilms
ANIMATRIX
Plus AEAF Awards, AEAF Short Film Festival…
It's been a while since I've been here, but thought I'd post pics of what my current project is looking like. :) Hope you like it.
Please let my know any crit or comments :)
please feel free to email me at: josh@3dnutta.com
Handshake Media is conducting a review of Film Victoria's Digital Media Fund, including recommendations for the future of the fund and further Government engagement with the sector. Consultants Rachel Dixon and Terry Jennings are consulting with industry and cultural organisations and individuals, and are seeking input from people and companies active in digital media. If you would like to provide input to their report, please email info@handshakemedia.com.au, or contact Rachel on 0414 884 775…
