Capcom Open Conference RE:2026 returns with deep dives into RE ENGINE, game development, and hands-on learning, with sessions expected on YouTube.

Been seeing a lot of videos promoting Chat GPT Astra making One Shot games. like it or not the technology is here to stay and be part of the developmental process? I found this video by Lost Relic Games trying to Answer that question. And I am left that Game Devs not really Cooked Yet. Here are my thoughts after watching the video and trying out some of these AI games.

Lollipop Chainsaw 2, developed by JP UNIVERSE and led by Hajime Tabata, aims to revive the original's irreverent humor while utilizing Unreal Engine for enhanced visuals and gameplay. Returning writer Masahiro Yuki seeks to capture the original's essence. The sequel highlights protagonist Juliet’s evolution and aims for a universally appealing aesthetic to attract new fans.

CD Projekt Red says the Witcher 4 engine switch wasn't about Cyberpunk 2077. I'm not so sure — and I think REDengine could've been optimised further. A look at the CDPR/Unreal decision.

Looking forward to this will update the blog as it happens. Asha Shama is in Tokyo met with Kojima and I hope some other announcement other than on xbox will be made on OD and and Physint at the show. Hope Xbox can get more devs from japan and asia onto Xbox platform in the future with this. Watch Livestream on XBOX EN Watch on Youtube Xbox Japan Link: p.s something retro Xbox 360 era TGS mascot

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Bottom line My take is Death Stranding 1&2 didn’t really hit the marks for SONY. And also a retreat from PC and Single player games is causing SONY to reevaluate PlayStation portfolio. Kojima is also AAA prestige gaming in 2026 which means high budget like Movie Director James Cameron which is a gamble but can brings some prestige to the platform. I think this is a clear win for Xbox as Asha Sharma reshapes the platform's strategy. Xbox has an opportunity to relaunch and gain ground in japan and gaming pc and console.

My Take The Game Trailers has me pumped as an old Blizzard Fant but Drops in 2030. StarCraft is back in the spotlight, and honestly, it's got me buzzing right along with everyone else. Years of speculations and rumors of Nexon Developing a starcraft game, are finally answered and revealed. The following post was transcribed by AI Summary The Trailer and Its Impact People have been comparing this trailer to the iconic StarCraft II reveal, and it took me right back. As I put it: "I actually grew up with StarCraft, played the first two.

Riot says 2XKO "wasn't a mistake" — just a hard sell in a saturated attention market. As an indie dev, it makes me wonder: should launches feel like a technical product... or a cultural event? 🎮

Modo EOL but you can still download and get a license. There is also some conversation on open sourcing it but don’t hold out for it.

Art alone isn't enough — you need to tell a story. Environment, props, placement — these are what make concept art feel like a living world. One-shot AI can't do that. Humans can. 🎨

Old Tutorials from Eat3d are being uploaded to Youtube although it's dated, it still provides foundations to these programs and making 3d Art. Back in the day they were like Gnomon DVDs covering art topics for Game and Animation production. I do feel some of the topics discussed can be relevant like the design process and workflows. Just need to swap out modbox or UDK with newer toosl. I would not follow these exactly but it does give a good overview on the older versions of the tools. Youtube Eat3D Free…

The recent Netflix preview of GTA VI has sparked significant hype, overshadowing a cyberleak that seems to carry little weight online. While character models look promising, the gameplay feels akin to an evolution of GTA V, raising concerns about unrealistic expectations. The extended showcase highlights Rockstar's unique marketing strategy amidst growing online noise.

Project Orion Halo Fan Game

Cancelled Cozy Dragon Game by Airborne Studio and Phoenix Labs

New Developments in the Gaming Landscape: Burnout Developers Release Sequel to Wreckreation The team behind the beloved Burnout series is making a comeback with their latest project, a sequel to Wreckreation, developed by When Tides Turn. The existence of a sequel presents the developers with a renewed opportunity to refine and expand upon the Burnout legacy. This upcoming title is built using Unreal Engine 5, a state-of-the-art game engine that promises significant advancements in graphics and performance. Additionally, the game utilizes Criterion's RenderWare technology, previously employed in the creation of Burnout Paradise, ensuring a familiar yet innovative experience for players.

Mudbox will be taken offline. Autodesk will stop selling new licenses. Here is some alterantives to the Oscar Winning VFX software used on LOTR and King Kong

Exploring the impact of Kit Bash's latest acquisitions on the 3D art community. Hello there!Today, we dive into the exciting developments in the 3D art world, particularly the recent acquisitions made by Kit Bash 3D. The news from CG Boss highlights how Kit Bash has brought ArtStation and Sketchfab under its umbrella, and what this means for creators. A New Era for ArtStation and Sketchfab With Kit Bash acquiring ArtStation and Sketchfab, there’s a sense of optimism about revitalizing these platforms. CG Boss believes that the previous ownership under Epic Games had led to stagnation.

The devlog discusses a game developed by @chapliboy using a custom engine built with Zig. He prefers this approach over Unity, citing benefits like tailored tools, total control over systems, and the enjoyment of coding. The game is a cozy puzzle strategy with unique mechanics, focusing on personalized development experiences.

A nice Dev Log by Solar Storm creator Jakub Tomsu. It goes over the language and project for his game. Odin is one of the new C / C++ like languages without the baggage and looks simple enough to use with game libraries to write games. Something I am looking at after finishing up my unreal projects. Slides Odin Language Shipping vs Learning What is Odin Language Link Jaku Youtube: Reddit:

Box 3d by Eric Catto of Valve open sourced and looks good. Brings cross platform comparability to physics.

Hideo Kojima humorously attempts to scan a ghost for his game, resulting in reported hauntings at his studio. Despite uncertainty about the scanners' capabilities to detect supernatural entities, Kojima revealed an effort to ward off spirits at a shrine. He aims to be the first game director to feature a ghost in his project.

saw this post on Gaming on Linux about the Carbon engine go open sourced on GitHub, used in their games EVE Online and EVE frontier. Fenris Creations (Formerly known as CCP Games) made the announcement a while back, my guess this is something to do with the Google team up for AI and then going independent again. it’s good for open source but the engine like Dagor is in Parts and probably not worth looking at it now until they release the template or how to use it, this would probably interest game engines developers but not general developers wanting to make games, as there is no editor.

Sidefx celebrates 30 years of Houdini with the 22 Release tools updates for VFX and Game Devs

A 1989 Batman fan game created in Unreal Engine 5 was taken down, disappointing many fans. Despite its removal, the project showcased nostalgic graphics and classic gameplay, reflecting the community's enduring passion for the Batman franchise.

Robert Bowling in a LinkedIn Post announced his new game studio //18.bravo. The former Creative Strategist for Games like Call of Duty and Midnight Society (Dead Drop, Now defunct) has announced a new studio. A rethink on how games are made and monetized. He is definitely not trying to chase the live service trends. One of the interesting things is that the studio, if you ever shut down, open sources, assets and code, except for some of the third party or license music to the community.  “Videogames are over-commercialised. As an industry, we’ve neglected our players and abused our staff to focus on ever increasing profits projections,” he says.

Friend slop is in this trend of playing with friends and doing hilarious things. The game was made by two developers in two months and became a hit. It’s similar to lethal company where you play with friends and find hilarious moments. These get clipped onto YouTube and TikTok creating viral marketing loops for the game. Which gets more groups of players into it. YouTuber Play I do think that the game has virality already built in and not much marketing was needed since many big Streamers play it.

UPDATE: Claude Fable is coming back soon. but it was written when Fable 5 access was cut off. Saw two videos today about some YouTuber trying to make Minecraft and Other games in AI using the latest Claude Fable. (not the game) Well, the long shot of it is that with the latest model fable was able to generate Minecraft now it did manage to generate some simple blocky game for the fortnight demo and the GTA demo, but it all falls flat. Now the thumbnail was click baity and there was all kinds of…

Came across this post from threads and Instagram. A game developer from japan Nanbu, who draws and makes games as a hobby. Really talented. His current game in development is Land of Seidr a fire emblem or tactics other like game. Land of Seidr A weighty tactical RPG that follows the fate of the dying kingdom of Greusdal and the Horn people who live there, told through the eyes of their chieftain, Freyja. In its combat system, ordinary attacks can damage every parameter — so even the mightiest unit grows weaker with each battle.

Massive 101 is now FREE for non-commercial use. Unlimited agents. No capability restrictions. No scene complexity limits. The only catch? Watermarked renders and Arnold/Velocity only. For crowd sim at this level, that's a steal 👇

After 12 years and billions of dollars, Destiny is ending and Bungie may not survive what comes next.

Veteran game developer John Carmack cautions aspiring game entrepreneurs about the immense challenges of starting a game company, but he has a blueprint to start one in 2026. #gamedev

AI is just a tool it cannot make hit driven games based on data history and an LLM that is something only humans can do #GTAVI #gta #taketwo

Gaming has moved on from blogs. Newsletters and YouTube are the platforms now — and here's how I'm thinking about the funnel for 2026.

Youtuber Jarkin has a vidDoc looking at what Concord could have been with the incredible art of Derek Jones, who provided initial bluesky art concepts #concord #conceptart

Trent breakdowns the concept art pipeline of resident evil at Capcom and it’s very different from western studios, guess it gets the job done #gamedev #conceptart

CG BOSS Reacts to the new Starfox Nintendo Direct

Matt Mullenweg's interview on the Kleiner Perkins Podcast highlights his 20-year journey with WordPress, offering valuable insights for creators, especially in game development. He stresses longevity over speed, measures output over input, finds purpose in struggles, and advocates for sustainable habits. Embracing challenges and community feedback is crucial for lasting success.

Bobby Chiu discusses how recent Marvel layoffs, though challenging, present opportunities for creatives to shift from work-for-hire to owning their intellectual property and launching sustainable franchises.

#Gargoyles a mature 90s TV animated show has been kept alive thanks to creator making a wiki and fan engagement #animation #disney

Some thing unintentional happened players started having feelings to start a family. Now in theory it should not be the case with games. Online posts started to appear like this. Some players are joking that the game is making them feel like they want to start a family. That sounds ridiculous on the surface. Games aren’t supposed to do that.

Matt Rhodes is creating a new project titled "Dead Gods," inspired by biblical stories, focusing on the Antediluvian period before Noah's flood. The main character, the Shipwright, embarks on his quest to build a significant ship. Rhodes's previous work, "Tellurion," serves as a foundation for this new venture.

Now #Vray Community for Blender is Free ideal for solo independant creators and curios #CG Artists wanting to learn a new renderer for free. Some Limitations in Rendering size and a 90 day License. #cgboss #3dartist #3d

Naughty Dog's decision to cancel "The Last of Us" multiplayer may reflect a positive shift, considering the current live service challenges and gamer fatigue. Meanwhile, expat Vinit, inspired by Japanese game development, aims to blend Eastern and Western creative styles in future projects.

Kitbash 3d and Greyscale Gorilla marketplace combine continuing 3d asset libraries under a single roof.

AnimeCanvas, a collaborative effort by A1 Pictures, CloverWorks, and Sony, is an innovative suite of tools designed to streamline 2D anime production, addressing industry's specific challenges while enhancing user experience for traditional animators. #anime

🌊🏴‍☠️ Dive into the world of *Sea of Remnants*! This visually stunning pirate-themed Gacha game melds the artistry of Takayuki Takeya (Kamen Rider) and Ryu Oyama (Godzilla) with Ashley Wood, redefining visuals in gaming. 🌟 Not your typical anime style! 🎮 #gamedev #jokerstudio #gaming

The PlayStation studio was established by Call of Duty veteran Jason Blundell in 2024.

Ubisoft recently updated their Anvil Engine with a tech update showcase of Micropolygin rendering. The Anvil Engine used for the assasin creed games. #gamedev

Looks like in May Gang of Dragon by Nagoshi Studio will cease to exist unless new funding will come in. Hope the game finds a new home. #gamedev #gaming