Of course, the sensible thing would be to use an existing game engine, but after a certain point, there is some curiosity if learning and fighting yet another game engine is really quicker that just writing something from scratch.
Gamespy has covered the Australian Games Developer Conference (2002), with an interview and details of some of the seminars that the article writer attended, such as those with Ray Muzyka (bioware co-CEO), Lars Gustavsson (Battlefield 1942), John De Margheriti (BigWorld), and Tantalus.. There are also some pictures of the conference as well!.. Check it out here.
Gamershell have a demo of the Rugby League title that is under developement at Sidhe Interactive...
"HES has released a playable demo of their upcoming rugby game, Rugby League. Developed by Sidhe Interactive, Rugby League, is a licensed simulation of the NRL league. The game will be available for the PC and next generation consoles in late 2003."
So head on over to Gamershell for the download, and pictures!
If you hadn't noticed, I've put the Sumea Developer Awards results up.. You'll also find the AGDC awards results there also! Big thanks to Jacana for her excellant memory skills and congratulations to all those that won, and to those who were nominated as well!
I admit it, I grew up in the eighties spending countless hours playing arcade machines. I managed to finish a fair few of them too! Maybe one day I'll write an article with a list of titles I've finished with some silly anecdotes to bore you with, but in the meantime, you have to check this out!!! The clever people at www.eightiesarcade.net will let you relive those old games right in your browser!! How cool is that!
Now if only they get connected with the Kaillera people to implement…
AustralianIT has a small report on the Australian Games Developer Conference, and specifically, Sony's role in Australias developement in the games industry..
"Zeno Colaco, vice president of publisher and developer relations for Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, attended the conference for the first time this year.
Mr Colaco... said Australia was the fourth most important development centre for SCEE, after the UK, France and Scandinavia.
"We recognise the Australian development community as…
Some tweaktown.com people visited the AGDC, and being hardware freaks, they were interested in the new Nvidia card that was on display there...
"We have posted some coverage from the Australian Game Developers Conference which was held over this past weekend at the Melbourne Convention Center. There you will find information on Sony's PS2 online gaming plans, Sony's PS2 Linux Development Kits, and videos and pictures of nVidia's GeForce FX in action as well as shots of the graphics card and…
Auran has revealed their new venture at the AGDC. They're holding a competition called "Next Years Game"..
"The aim of the competition is simple - create the most visually stunning, technically adept, fun and innovative game, game demo or game prototype by the competition's close.
The type of game, the style, story, characters and every other aspect of the game are completely up to you and your team. Auran and the sponsors want you to take the game of your dreams, turn it into a reality and win…
Presented by Justin Green at the Australian Games Developer Conference 2002 7/12/02
Transcribed by Dominik Grabiec
Overview: Getting Started
Getting the Deal
Getting the Project Done
Beyond the First Project Conclusion
A startup is defined as being a small concern, without a past game development history, usually with low resources and little or no funding. If the startup has an investor then that's often a luxurious position to be in.
Getting Started
Situation Analysis Identify Risks
Determine…
Gamespy has a preview of Jurrasic Park : Operation Genesis on the Xbox, which is being developed by Blue Tongue. There's a whole heap of new screenshots to check out too. Click here to read the preview.
And speaking of Blue Tongue, they have a new redesigned website up, so go and have a look! They have numerous job openings for those who are interested as well. Click here to read the details!
Yes, the long awaited Australian Games Developer Conference starts off today at the Melbourne Convention Centre!! The three day event is THE place to be this weekend for those interested in the Australian game industry. TONNES of great lectures, international guest speakers, and developers showing off their work. There's also a lanfest, some social events and parties planned as well.. I'm sure you know all about it already, but for those who haven't, head on over to the AGDC website and see…
