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technology1 month ago•12 min saved

Halo Campaign Evolved Reimagines a Classic with Unreal Engine 5

Halo Studios explains that Halo: Campaign Evolved is a ground-up remake built in Unreal Engine 5 to honor the original Halo: Combat Evolved while leveraging modern tools for richer visuals. They used Project Foundry to test workflows, defined Evergreen Assets, and rebuilt every asset from scratch to align with five art pillars (Military/Sci-Fi, Aspirational/Spectacle, Grounded/Relatable, Intriguing/Storied, Thoughtful/Intentional) and lore, ensuring a faithful yet new experience. The three bonus missions introduce a new Covenant faction, Sacristan, with ornate, alien environments, while staying true to Halo’s history. The game launches July 28, with Early Access beginning July 23 via the Premium Edition."

via Halo Waypoint|

#art-direction #campaign-evolved #halo

technology5 months ago•6 min saved

DLSS 5's AI-driven visuals spark gamer backlash

Nvidia’s DLSS 5 moves beyond simple upscaling to real-time neural rendering that uses in-game data to apply photoreal lighting and materials, but the response from gamers has been overwhelmingly negative due to uncanny, over‑polished faces and a flatter overall look. Nvidia and partners emphasize the effect is optional and artist-controllable, with publishers like Bethesda noting adjustments before launch as the technology heads toward an autumn rollout.

via Ars Technica|

#ai-rendering #art-direction #dlss-5

gaming5 months ago•7 min saved

Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Patch Draws Fire Over Bugs and Shoddy Art

Fans are blasting the latest Tomb Raider I-III Remastered patch for its rushed art and a string of bugs, from non-lethal laser traps and enemies freezing in place to a looping menu track; they also complain that 60fps, water animation, and updated animations from later remasters remain absent, with lead artist Giovanni Lucca confirming he had no involvement in the patch's art direction and demanding a follow-up update from Aspyr (and Saber) to fix the issues.

via TrueAchievements|

#art-direction #aspyr #bugs

video-games7 months ago•51 min saved

MIO: Memories in Orbit blends hand-drawn art with a 3D Metroidvania

Indie studio Douze Dixèmes’ MIO: Memories in Orbit fuses comic-style line work with painterly color and 3D space to deliver a hand-illustrated look in a Metroidvania. Art director Etienne Thibault-Buisson and render lead Joran steer a proprietary engine (with Blender) to enforce limited palettes, clean edges, and readable visuals for exploration, while level design supports non-linear discovery and culminates in a standout end‑game scene where the stage rotates around a giant character.

via Creative Bloq|

#art-direction #hand-drawn #indie-game

music7 months ago•6 min saved

Grammy Revives Best Album Cover Category After 50 Years

The Grammy Awards are introducing a new category for best album cover art, recognizing the creative work behind album visuals, with Wet Leg's Moisturizer leading the nominations alongside other artists like Bad Bunny and Tyler, the Creator, highlighting the importance of visual art in music's digital age.

via CBC|

#album-covers #art-direction #grammy

games9 months ago•3 min saved

Possessor(s) Review: Haunted by a Familiar Demon

Possessors is a familiar yet enjoyable Metroidvania-style game with strong combat, engaging story, and vibrant art, though it suffers from some exploration and navigation issues. The game features a demon possession mechanic, stylish combat, and a compelling plot centered on Luca and Rhem, but offers little innovation in its genre. Despite its safe approach, it remains an entertaining action game with notable character development and visual flair.

via Game Informer|

#action #art-direction #games

gaming2 years ago•5 min saved

"Exploring the Artistic Brilliance of No Rest for the Wicked: A New Action RPG Experience"

Moon Studios' upcoming game, No Rest for the Wicked, showcases a stunning art style that aims to look timeless and like a painting brought to life. The shift to 3D animation has allowed the studio to create a unique, hand-painted aesthetic, departing from the trend of photorealism in gaming. By focusing on art direction and design principles, the team aims to craft a fantasy world that feels fresh and unusual, yet believable and relatable. With attention to detail and a desire to create something unlike anything else in the market, Moon Studios hopes to achieve lasting visual appeal similar to their acclaimed Ori games.

via IGN|

#3d-animation #art-direction #game-design