If you search for SoulerCoaster, you will find a multitude of names for it. It is also named Curvemesh, Splinemesh, or Swoosh.They describe a technique to visualize magic or energetic effects.The SoulerCoaster is a path mesh with an overlapping UV map.

Hi everybody! I am relatively new to game development, however I would like to share my experience in developing a meta system for C++. I faced the problem of embedding a scripting language when I was developing my own 3D game engine. There can be many solutions for embedding a specific language (for example, Luabind for Lua and boost.Python for Python). Having such a variety of tools, one obviously should not reinvent the wheel. I started by embedding the simple and fast Lua programming lang

IntroWhat is SSE2?SSE2 is an extension of assembly language which allows programs to execute one operation on multiple pieces of data at a time. Because SSE2 is assembly however, it only works on processors that support it. If the commands are attempted to be executed on a machine which is not capable of doing so, a general protection fault will be encountered. Luckily there are easy ways to tell if the processor(s) you are running on supports SSE2.Basic Structure of

Every year, the team here at THQ Nordic puts months into crafting a Digital Showcase we think youll love, filled with news on previously announced games and teases of what you can expect from our dev teams in the future.Variety defines what we do, and that has never been truer than in our 2024 broadcast including a gorgeous hand-drawn adventure, a fender-bending destruction racer sequel, the much-demanded return of a legendary action-adventure series, and a whole lot more.The Eternal Life of GoldmanWe opened this years stream with the debut of an all-new 2D adventure platformer from Weappy Studio, developers behind This Is the Police.Play VideoAs Goldman, with your trusty cane in hand, navigate a mysterious archipelago brought to life with painstakingly handcrafted 2D animation, each frame bursting with the passion that the team have injected into the game they have always wanted to make.A sense of wonder and freedom to experiment are at the core of Weappys design philosophy, with a focus on rewarding players for their inquisitiveness about the world and platforming sections that are challenging but fair. The Eternal Life of Goldman begs you to discover the archipelagos further reaches, each new ability and artifact you find adding new dimensions to your gameplay.We cant wait to tell you more later this year for now, make sure to follow and wishlist the game at PlayStation Store to be among the first to receive updates.Disney Epic Mickey: RebrushedPlay VideoThe time has almost come to pick up your brush and decide the fate of Wasteland! When Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed releases on September 24, the power to shape the world with paint and thinner will be in your hands.Take control of Mickey Mouse in 3D platforming action, exploring a land peppered with beloved characters to meet and secrets to discover, including classic side-scrolling levels inspired by Mickey Mouses history.Rebuilt from the ground up by the team at Purple Lamp, and for the first time on PS5 and PS4, Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed is a must-play for Disney fans of all ages, whether this is their first venture into Wasteland or a journey down memory lane.Wreckfest 2Play VideoCreate the car of your tire-screeching dreams, show it off online, and smash it to pieces in the ultimate range of wrecktastic events. Whether its giving it your all to be first past the finish line, hurtling through obstacle courses, or crushing your rivals in a destruction derby free-for-all, Wreckfest 2 is about letting loose in the ultimate playground of vehicular carnage.PS5 hardware has given the team at Bugbear Entertainment the freedom to model higher crash fidelity than ever, with each chassis-crinkling impact realized in real time.At the end of each event, your beaten-up vehicle will tell its own unique story of traded paint, twisted steel, and grudge matches settled on the track.Titan Quest IILast year, we announced Titan Quest II with a trailer that set the stage for the battle against rogue goddess Nemesis and her hordes. Millions of views and thousands of comments later, were ready to show you more of the rich, verdant world that the team at Grimlore Games have been hard at work bringing to life.Play VideoIn our debut gameplay trailer, you can get your first glimpse of the adventures that await you in the sun-drenched landscapes of Ancient Greece, and the godly powers youll claim as you take your place amongst the greatest legendary heroes. The team are hand-crafting an experience that encourages you to rise to the challenge, with epic battles against beasts of myth rewarding players with unique loot that changes the way you play.This is your tale to tell, with deep customization options from your heros appearance, to their combination of a vast range of modifiable skills and equipment loadouts. Whether you choose to embark on this odyssey alone or with friends, Titan Quest II will lead you on an unforgettable journey across a land unlike any other in the ARPG genre.Gothic 1 RemakeSince we announced development of Gothic 1 Remake in 2020, the outpouring of support from Gothic fans around the globe, as well as the RPG community at large, has been immense. Every positive comment, each cry of For Gomez!, has bolstered the team at Alkimia Interactive as they work to deliver a game that is both a faithful love letter to the Gothic fandom and a welcoming experience full of wonder and fresh discoveries for newcomers.Play VideoIn todays trailer, we delved into how Alkimia are crafting a world that is an organism unto itself, with a thriving ecosystem and powerful factions competing for dominance a world that seems to exist beyond the player, but is ripe to be shaped by your decisions.Visuals and gameplay have also been completely rebuilt to meet modern standards, with more rewarding progression, more impactful combat, and diverse NPC routines and interactions.Whether you join the ore-rich Old Camp in league with the King, the New Camp who plan to destroy the magical barrier surrounding the Valley of Mines, or the Brotherhood of the Sleeper who put their faith in a mysterious new deity the dark world of Gothic 1 Remake will soon be yours to explore.Way of the Hunter: Lintukoto ReserveFor the second year in a row, weve released a DLC for Way of the Hunter on the same day as our Digital Showcase.Play VideoWhereas last year we took the hunt to lush African grasslands, todays release will let you explore a stunningly-realized Scandinavian landscape populated with lynx, arctic foxes, and a range of other unique wildlife, all with their own realistic behaviors.Wander through vast magical forests that shimmer under gentle rain, sprawling meadows teeming with life, and snowy hilltops that inspired folklore of ages past. With each tranquil moment that passes in this fictionalized Scandinavian wilderness, so lovingly sculpted by the team at Nine Rocks Games, your harmony with your surroundings increases.Way of the Hunter: Lintukoto Reserve is out now on PS5.A new tale from Tarsier StudiosPlay VideoFrom the creators of Little Nightmares I & II comes an entirely new vision, unlike anything youve seen before.Find out more at Gamescom Opening Night Live, Tuesday August 20, 11am PT/8pm CEST.Of course, it wouldnt be the THQ Nordic Digital Showcase without just one more thing to tantalize you as we close out the streamThe future of DarksidersThe ominous rumble of a chamber impossibly old. Scorching ash suspended in the air, spewed forth by roiling lava.Three colossal stone heads, suddenly set ablaze with otherworldly flames. The Charred Council awake, and roar a single word in unison: Horseman.Play VideoWell have more news to share on where the world of Darksiders is going soon, but for now, know this the Four Horsemen will ride again.Thats it for the THQ Nordic Digital Showcase 2024! From all of us at THQ Nordic, as well as our dev partners spread around the world thank you so much for joining us. We cant wait to share more with you on each of these titles in the near future and see you soon in our digital worlds.

Last week, we asked you to share moments when game characters find themselves playing a game using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this weeks highlights:lovers_nero shares Leon racking up the points in the shooting gallery from Resident Evil 4 Remake.MrioMoreno5 shares Joel watching as Ellie stops to admire an arcade deck in The Last of Us Part I.vp_louie shares Tim Drake spending some time at an arcade game in Gotham Knights.Lny_Trpr_EE7 shares a game of dominoes being played across Abigail in Red Dead Redemption 2.WarDaddyPlatine shares May and Cody about to journey across a ball pit in It Takes Two.secondcapture shares Gary riding a mechanical bull-type machine in Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart.Search #PSshare #PSBlog on Twitter or Instagram to see more entries to this weeks theme. Want to be featured in the next Share of the Week?THEME: RunningSUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on August 7, 2024Next week, were stretching our legs and going for a run. Share moments where your favorite characters are running in the game of your choice using #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured.

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