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Learn how SUBMERGE rendered a cinematic 3D installation across a 270-degree space in just 8 weeks – a process that would have taken 16 artists years to complete locally, made possible by @rendernetwork's distributed GPU infrastructure. Details: 80.lv/articles/how-s… #sponsored #ad

Check out this insanely detailed, gritty inmate character 3D model by Junki Ahn. She looks like she could bust out pretty easily. Breakdown details: 80.lv/articles/check…

External game dev partner Room 8 Group has a new CEO: Juanita Draude. The studio has worked on games like RoboCop: Rogue City, South of Midnight, Pax Dei, and more. Read more: 80.lv/articles/exter…

We chatted with @Black_Eye_Tech to learn about how they're rethinking the way video game camera systems work with Black Eye 2.0 for Unreal Engine. Read the interview: 80.lv/articles/how-b…

Check out Palettopia, a cozy city builder where you create minimalistic cities with the stroke of your paintbrush. Explore infinite islands, solve puzzles, discover vibrant biomes, and build your own painted paradise. Wishlist: store.steampowered.com/app/3004170/Pa…

Eric Blaida broke down the creation of The Last Chapel, focusing on his goal of an abandoned but not completely lifeless feel, and building the church using modular pieces. Based on Jérémy Cohen's concept art: 80.lv/articles/build…

Zyad Younes discussed the workflow behind the Forgotten Sanctuary project, covering its goals, technical pipelines, and experimentation with new techniques. Learn how he created each prop, including the boat, statue, and pots: 80.lv/articles/makin…

El Tigre co-creator and The Book of Life co-writer and director, Jose R. Gutierrez (@mexopolis), has dropped out of the Amazon GenAI Creators' Program. Read more: 80.lv/articles/jorge…

Xbox is delaying Fable (again) to avoid releasing too close to Call of Duty, GTA 6, Halo, and Gears. It's now releasing in February 2027: 80.lv/articles/xbox-…

We spoke with @Sydnus83 from Remnant Games Studio about The Explorator, a unique game with a cel-shaded visual style, discussing its inspirations, development journey, the process of integrating 2D animated characters, and what's next. Read: 80.lv/articles/insid…

Mehdi Kaced talked about how he created the Stylized Pastry Bakery project, detailing how he designed the roof and the windows and how he modeled the palm trees. Read: 80.lv/articles/desig…

Jarred Everson presented stylized jungle assets developed for Gas Giant Games, made using Houdini and Tree Generator. No textures, just vertex color: 80.lv/articles/houdi…

Get ready for pure warehouse madness in Extreme Forklifting 3 – a physics-based forklift simulator where every delivery becomes a challenge. Join Extreme Forklifting 3 Giveaway: discord.gg/80lv

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Have a look at Steamboat Willie's Mickey Mouse recreated with classic cartoon shaders from Komikaze by @DoubleGum_. The Blender collection of over 200 stylized shaders is now available with 25% off: 80.lv/articles/iconi…

Watch Tomasz Woźniakowski's awesome countdown animations for Rick and Morty Season 9, created in Blender. Take a behind-the-scenes look: 80.lv/articles/aweso…

True Sky by @true_vfx is a powerful Blender tool for creating planet-scale, physically accurate environments with realistic skies, clouds, and atmospheric effects. Get it here: 80.lv/articles/ultim…

Tiebreakers is a newly announced 'shonen run 'n' gun' boss fight game featuring hand-drawn 2D animation from @TiecorpStudio. Wishlist: 80.lv/articles/indie…

Steven Spielberg shared his perspective on AI in filmmaking, saying that it should never substitute human creativity. "Use AI as a tool, but do not use AI as the final word on anything creative. That's where I draw the line.": 80.lv/articles/steve…

Netflix unveiled the first trailer for its stop-motion animated film I Am Frankelda. Watch: 80.lv/articles/netfl…

CD Projekt Red has more than 600 developers working on The Witcher 4 and Cyberpunk 2. The studio has continued to expand its teams working on the sequels: 80.lv/articles/cd-pr…