Tag Archives: Unity Engine

New Unity GDC 2016 Tech Demo Shows Impressive Visuals

Unity has released a new impressive tech demo video, showing off what its engine can actually achieve. According to the team, this is the first part of its real-time rendered short film “Adam”, created with the Unity engine by Unity’s Demo team. The full length movie will be shown at Unite Europe 2016 in Amsterdam. It looks amazing, so be sure to check it out! Continue reading New Unity GDC 2016 Tech Demo Shows Impressive Visuals

Super Mario 64 HD Unity Remake – New Version Sports HDR, Specular Bump Mapping & Improved Lighting

A couple of days ago, we informed you about a fan-made remake of the first level from Super Mario 64 in the Unity Engine. Reddit’s member ‘varietygamer‘ has experimented with its source code and released a new overhauled version of it. This new version packs improved lighting and shadows, HDR + Depth of Field + Edge Shading, Volumetric Clouds, Specular Bump mapping on most textures and high resolution landscape textures. Continue reading Super Mario 64 HD Unity Remake – New Version Sports HDR, Specular Bump Mapping & Improved Lighting

Super Mario 64 – First Level Recreated in Unity Engine, Playable in Your Browser

Roystan Ross has recreated the first level of Super Mario 64 in the Unity Engine, and has released it for free to everyone. Yeap, you can actually play this recreation, something that is undoubtedly cool. What’s even more amazing is that this level is playable in your browser, meaning that you won’t have to download anything at all (though there is still an option for a desktop version in case you want one). Continue reading Super Mario 64 – First Level Recreated in Unity Engine, Playable in Your Browser

Unreal Engine 4 Versus Unity 4.5.5 – Temple Tech Demo Comparison

YouTube’s member ‘KoHApaT’ has shared a video showing Unreal Engine 4’s Temple tech demo recreated in Unity 4.5.5. This map was recreated by Boris Novikov and KoHApaT added some more effects to it. This recreation can give you an idea between the differences of UE4 and Unity. Do note that Unity 5 is said to be even more versatile and powerful than Unity 4. Also note that while the UE4 demo was created by an entire team, the Unity 4 adaptation was handled by a single person. For comparison purposes, we’ve also included the Unreal Engine 4 demo. Enjoy! Continue reading Unreal Engine 4 Versus Unity 4.5.5 – Temple Tech Demo Comparison

Unity Technologies Appoints John Riccitiello, Former CEO of Electronic Arts, as CEO

Unity Technologies announced today that Co-founder David Helgason has stepped back from his role as CEO and welcomed John Riccitiello, former CEO of Electronic Arts, into the position. Helgason will continue at Unity as Executive Vice President in charge of strategy and communications. Continue reading Unity Technologies Appoints John Riccitiello, Former CEO of Electronic Arts, as CEO

Unity 4.5 Is Now Available – Includes Improved 2D Physics, Corrects Over 450 Bugs

Unity Technologies announced the release of Unity 4.5, available for download now from its official website. This new version of Unity 4 engine corrects over 450 bugs, and comes with a lot of new additions. Furthermore, the new Module Manager provides specific patches to mobile platforms. Continue reading Unity 4.5 Is Now Available – Includes Improved 2D Physics, Corrects Over 450 Bugs

Bungie, 343 Industries, CD Projekt RED, Vlambeer and Unity To Be Present At Control Conference

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Well, this will certainly interest a lot of gamers that are looking into game development. Experts from studios like Bungie, 343 Industries, CD Projekt RED and Unity will be accompanied by the likes of Vlambeer (Ridiculous Fishing) and Vanguard Games (HALO Spartan Assault) at Control Conference that takes place on November 19th in Amsterdam. Continue reading Bungie, 343 Industries, CD Projekt RED, Vlambeer and Unity To Be Present At Control Conference

Deus Ex: Human Revolution Multiplayer Fan Project Under Development, Powered By Unity Engine

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Our reader ‘Art Tur’ has informed us about his upcoming multiplayer project that is based on EIDOS Montreal’s Deus Ex: Human Revolution. As the title suggests, this is a project/mod that will introduce multiplayer mode/modes to Deus Ex: Human Revolution, and is powered by the Unity engine. Art Tur is currently looking for 3D modellers and animators to help him (feel free to leave a comment if you’re interested in helping him), and you can view some early screenshots from this project below. Enjoy! Continue reading Deus Ex: Human Revolution Multiplayer Fan Project Under Development, Powered By Unity Engine