EiKON Games

This is an encouraging sign that the industry may be being taken a little more seriously in the UK’s halls of power. Obviously there’s a big void between forming a commitee and actually doing something positive, but at the very least it’s a headline that mentions video games and the British government and doesn’t contain the words “youth crime” “couch potato” or “mow down a bus load of nuns with an AK”.

Anytime the industry gets recognised as an actual industry by “them” is a good thing right?

The always entertaining Rock, Paper, Shotgun posted a fascinating read this week (something they do habitually by the way if they’re not already on your list of “must read sites”) – an insight into the dark world of digital distribution. There’s lots of commentary and facts and figures which I won’t bother regurgitating here, suffice to say it’s worth 5 minutes of your time if you follow such things.

BBC NEWS Technology Australia seeks new army robots.

Needless to say anything involving the military use of robots gets my attention.

From the article:

“The winning design must help soldiers fight by remote control in urban combat zones”
“The aim is to reduce casualties in urban areas where fighting is unpredictable and treacherous.”
“The ultimate plan is for groups of these sophisticated machines to be sent into battle to help neutralise the enemy.”

We’ve got some ideas they may want to look at

Shame on me for not posting this stuff sooner to be honest… but better late etc.

For anyone that hasn’t seen it already, this is the kinda thing our engine of choice is now capable of.

Watch and salivate:

GDC 2009 – Torque 3D “South Pacific” Part I – GarageGames on Vimeo.

Worth checking out parts 2 and 3 also.