I am not really sure if this question works here or would be moved somewhere else but here goes. I am still in the conceptualisation and early prototyping phase of a game that revolves around RPG/Bullet-time hybrid game where players compete in vs. style executing attack/defence moves per turn. I am in search for art material/guidance to have symbols representing moves. For example a stick figure or a silhouette resembling a kick to represent a kick move. I am not really set on one specific style but would rather have something that covers a broad range of moves and be on the easy side to draw in not many strokes (yes player would draw the symbol). Any guidance to get me started? … [Read more...] about Game Art: Martial Art Move Symbols
Chillout games are having a moment
It's a good time for relaxation games right now. Flower finally got a PC release earlier this year, and now indie devs Samurai Punk have released Feather. A very chill flying game about a bird soaring over an island, Feather is not the kind of game you win or lose. It only has one achievement and you earn it by playing once.As a bird you can roll and flip and flap your wings or dive to accelerate. It's kind of like Fugl, only without the transformations. You're always a bird, and the aim is simply to enjoy the sensation of flight. On my first trip round Feather's island I saw the hoops you can fly through and assumed I was supposed to race through them one after the other. That would be counter to the relaxation Feather's trying to make you feel, however. Instead what happened each time I dived through a ring was that the soundtrack changed. It's a way of interacting with Feather's music and while there are some hidden hoops to find they're not tied to your victory or failure. … [Read more...] about Chillout games are having a moment
Mortal Kombat 11: Unlocking Cosmetics Sounds Like a Slow and Brutal Grind
For many players, Mortal Kombat 11 will primarily be about testing their skills against other players in online battle. For these fans, the game’s single-player offering, and its associated unlockable cosmetics, may matter very little. However, those that are looking forward to diving into the Towers of Time and Krypt, and obtaining cosmetics for their favorite Mortal Kombat 11 characters, could be in for a rude awakening. Indeed, players that have gotten their hands on a copy of the game prior to the Mortal Kombat 11 release date are expressing concerns about the grind associated with acquiring things like character skins, gear pieces, fatalities, taunts, and more. This grind begins with the Towers of Time, and there is now full detail on how this game mode works in Mortal Kombat 11. While there are a number of aspects of the Towers of Time, the character-specific Towers are the ones that are currently getting the most attention. With these Towers, players can … [Read more...] about Mortal Kombat 11: Unlocking Cosmetics Sounds Like a Slow and Brutal Grind
Building Unity game to iPhone hangs at start
When I build my game for mac, my code runs and the game looks proper, but when I build on iPhone, my code doesn't seem to run, my built game looks the same as my project would in scene view before I hit play. It seems like the game isn't executing my code when built to iPhone, but I'm not sure what the problem is exactly. … [Read more...] about Building Unity game to iPhone hangs at start
The 15 best thrillers streaming on Netflix right now
The great thing about thrillers is pretty much right there in the name — these films thrill. Sometimes thrillers are outright terrifying, sometimes they’re a little funny; either way, they’re a blast, and part of the whole appeal is that they can span more granular subgenres. If you’re looking for an easy fix, we’ve compiled a list of the 15 best thrillers on Netflix. Whether it’s a home invasion, a murder, or relations between French- and English-speaking Canadians that’s going to keep you on the edge of your seat, the offerings are rich, and rife with plot twists and cliffhangers. Your next thrill is just a click away. 1922 (2017) Based on a novella by Stephen King, 1922 is both one of the best adaptations of the author’s work and a terrific showcase for the underrated Thomas Jane (Punisher, The Expanse). His Wilfred “Wilf” James may be the main character of the story, but Jane leans into just how much of a scoundrel he … [Read more...] about The 15 best thrillers streaming on Netflix right now