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After my last post regarding what Students might do to increase their chances of getting into the industry, I have had discussions with those on the teaching side and what I think Colleges & Universities could do to help better prepare students. Version Control One key part is that there are a number of tools that any respectable (and long … Read More

Jumping in video games is ubiquitous. From platformers in both 2D and 3D, to avoiding hits in first-person shooters, having a character that can jump is something many of us take for granted. During the development of Walkies, our dogs movement (and in particular, jumping!) has gone through a number of iterations and improvements. Character Movement Component Walkies is developed … Read More

As we showcased #Walkies at both the #YorkshireGamesFestival and #GuildfordGamesFestival, we had a number of undergraduates and recent graduates ask how they could get into the games industry. Everyone’s journey into making games is a different one and securing a position can vary wildly from job role to studio, so I would only be able to highlight my own path of getting into the industry … Read More

Anyone who has used Unreal Engine’s foliage tool within the editor will know just how incredibly powerful it is and how easy we can populate some terrain or a map with trees, bushes and the like. I’m usually someone who is building tools for artists or designers, extending the editor through plugins, modules or C++ extensions to help with Blueprints… … Read More

 Wag those tails and bound and bounce your way through this whimsical adventure! Happy-go-lucky dog helps save a local park, with help from furry (and not so furry) friends! Walkies is a brand new 3rd Person, single player action/adventure, from Gaslight Games. You can help support us by Wislisting the game on And you can follow us on all … Read More