Modding a game is as much a part of development as building a complete title from scratch. Modders have a unique opportunity to take existing content and put their own unique spin on it. When done properly, they can create an entirely new game with just a small tweak. Case in point: One modder took Grand Theft Auto IV, and just made one tiny adjustment: he set the friction on vehicles to be negative. The result is that the relatively calm order in the game's world is disturbed by flying and sliding vehicles, creating unique dangers and obstacles for the character.
In this Featured Article, we've posted the audio from when Brian and Paul were guests on UTA Radio.
UTA Radio's "Well Fed" show with David Cornwell, where Brian and Paul from the Game Developers Club at UTA came on as guests. They discussed game development, LAN-a-Palooza, games, and comics. And shenanigans.
Tech blog Gizmodo has an article up titled "The Best Games Right Now." It's less of a review and more of a quick glance at some of the most popular titles out as of mid- fourth quarter. Why is this important for aspiring developers? It's important to be keenly aware of the latest material, in terms of graphics, gameplay, mechanics, and storytelling. The next good developer will make a game like these, and it will sell. The next GREAT developer will push the boundaries of gaming further, and those games will be the next to appear in a "Best Games" list.
"The Ninja is on the loose! Ninja Stick Warrior is a challenge of both physical and mental skills. Challengers advance by taking the enemy’s weapons from the playing field. But simple it is not! These colorful bos, or sticks. must be removed in strict top-to-bottom order! Only the most elite fighter may attain the title, Ninja Stick Warrior!"
US President Barack Obama has given his blessing to a challenge - open to both children and professional developers - aimed at getting kids designing educational video games.
The National STEM (science, technology, engineering & math) Video Game Challenge is hoping to get American kids more interested in learning about those fields, and thinks that educational video games could be just the ticket.
"Our success as a nation depends on strengthening America's role as the world's engine of discovery and innovation," the President says of the challenge. "I applaud partners in the National STEM Video Game Challenge for lending their resources, expertise, and their enthusiasm to the task of strengthening America's leadership in the 21st century by improving education in science, technology, engineering and math."
There are two prizes on offer, one for middle school students, another for professional developers, with a deadline for entries set at January 5.
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