A Valve engineer fixed 3D lighting so hard he had to tell all the graphics card manufacturers their math was wrong, and the reaction was: 'I hate you'
The PC gaming icon that is Half-Life 2 recently celebrated its 20th anniversary, and Valve pulled out all the stops with a ...
Open Source Takes on Video Game Preservation
Two recent open source projects highlight another major game reservation push, in this case to help classic games run well on ...
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The Sound of Oppression and Resistance – Audio Design in Half-Life 2
Spread the loveThe audio design in Half-Life 2 plays a crucial role in creating the game’s immersive atmosphere and enhancing ...
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The Art of Atmosphere – Half-Life 2’s World Design and Environmental Storytelling
Life 2’s world design and environmental storytelling set new standards for creating immersive, believable game worlds. The ...
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'Halo 2' 20 years later: The sequel that changed gaming forever
Two decades on, Halo 2 remains one of the best video game sequels of all time. Here's how it became a monument to Xbox and ...