Freedom of Play in MMOGs Wed, 29 Sep 2004 22:02:00 +0200
Interesting insight by Timothy Burke on Terra Nova. I too have found that the emotional investment in virtual games in much greater then in any other kind of game, including single player computer games.... Permalink: http://3dgraphics.about.com/b/a/115771.htm
The 3D Classroom Mon, 27 Sep 2004 22:39:00 +0200
Wired News has an article about how Second Life is being used as a classroom. The article makes it sound like this is a new idea, which it isn't, but the article is interesting.... Permalink: http://3dgraphics.about.com/b/a/115778.htm
How Gaming Effects Gamers Wed, 22 Sep 2004 19:47:00 +0200
The BBC reports that researchers at the University of Hull are trying to find out how computer games effect gamers. Dr. Jeremy Thornton's research with Dr. Jon Purdy involves measuring mood with psychological questionnaires, and using computer software, they can... Permalink: http://3dgraphics.about.com/b/a/110345.htm
How to make 3D Photos Mon, 20 Sep 2004 23:17:00 +0200
Have you ever wondered how '3D' anaglyph photos are made? Take a look at this tutorial that tells you how to make your own, How-To Tuesday: Make 3-D photos.... Permalink: http://3dgraphics.about.com/b/a/110586.htm
Chicks and Joysticks Thu, 16 Sep 2004 16:14:00 +0200
Terra Nova has done an overview of a whitepaper, published by the Entertainment and Leasure Software Publishers Association, titled Chicks and Joysticks. Both the overview and the whitepaper are worth reading. I have found a lot of their conclusions to... Permalink: http://3dgraphics.about.com/b/a/111641.htm
Virtual Touch Competition Fri, 10 Sep 2004 13:32:00 +0200
SensAble Technologies, a leading provider of 3D touch-enabled solution, is hosting the 3D Touch™ Developer Challenge. Winners will be chosen by a panel of industry experts and will be announced in early 2005. A total of $22,500 in prize money... Permalink: http://3dgraphics.about.com/b/a/111440.htm
3D Burning Man Fri, 10 Sep 2004 13:10:00 +0200
I hadn't realized that people were creating 3D simulations of Burning Man . Terra Nova has an interesting summery, Burning Nostalgia.... Permalink: http://3dgraphics.about.com/b/a/111438.htm
Review of Curious Labs Shade 7 Thu, 09 Sep 2004 21:42:00 +0200
Curious Labs has come out with a new (to the US) 3D modeling and animation toolset, Shade 7. It is easy to use and has some very nice extras that are worth a look. Read my Shade 7 Review.... Permalink: http://3dgraphics.about.com/b/a/109814.htm