Yep, that's home.Atomfall, the next game that'll vaguely aim to satisfy our British Fallout thing cravings, just got one of the the most sadness island release date reveal trailers everA poor sod getting mugged next to an old school phone box that's seen better days. Ahhhhhhhhhh, blighty.Image credit: Rebellion News by Mark Warren Senior Staff Writer Published on Nov. 14, 2024 Atomfall, the upcoming game from Sniper Elite developer Rebellion that a lot of folks are be looking to for another fix of British post-apocalypse with a radioactive tinge to it that isn't quite an official Fallout take on our sad little island, now has a proper release date. It's arriving on March 25, 2025, as fresh trailer with very English countryside vibes conveys.While we techincally got British Fallout earlier this year thanks to massive mod Fallout: London, which we really liked when it wasn't suffering too many bugs, ever since Atomfall was announced, it's been getting those comparisons. Whether it warrants them is up to you to decide, and you've now got more material to go off of.To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Closing with the aforementioned release date of March 25 next year, Atomfall's latest trailer is set in an iconic British location - the woods. Casterfell Woods, in fact, Rebellion associate head of design Ben Fisher clarifies in an Xbox Wire post released alongside the trailer. Apparently it's "a wild and inhospitable place, underpinned by an immediately eerie vibe".Yep, add in a liberal supply of discarded condoms and lager cans strewn about next to the wicker men Casterfell has, and that's a pretty accurate description of a lot of the wooded areas around where I live. The fact the trailer basically shows some poor fella being subjected to a folk tune, and then being assaulted next to a dilapidated phone box by a stranger who walks off whistling also seems very realistic England too.Watch on YouTubeAnyway, the phone box is ringing, and Fisher says that's important, writing: "The voice at the end of the phone line is one of Atomfalls many mysteries that players will have to tackle if they are to get to the bottom of what happened at the Windscale nuclear plant all those years ago."In terms of influences, the developer adds that Atomfall's drawing on classic sci-fi like Doctor Who, The Quatermass Experiment and The Day of the Triffids for the creepy woodland bits of its survival-action, er, action.You'll be able to give it a go on PC, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PS5, and PS4 when it releases, as well as Xbox Game Pass on day one. Let us know how grotty your local woods is below, and whether you're planning to play Atomfall.

Shiny!Pokemon TCG Pocket lets me enjoy my card-collecting hobby for free, but at what cost?Pokemon TCG Pocket is testing my bank account and my friendships.Image credit: The Pokemon Company/VG247 Article by Kelsey Raynor Guides Writer Published on Nov. 14, 2024 It's no news to anyone that I'm a pretty big fan of Pokemon, and I've been collecting Pokemon cards 'for fun' for just over three years now. The past three years, however, have largely seen me enjoying the hobby on my own, occasionally sharing rare pulls with my friends, before finally pulling the plug on it all. Now, I'm left with thousands of cards all neatly organised that are collecting dust in their binders and briefcases while I wait to win the lottery and pay to get them graded.To see this content please enable targeting cookies. The physical Pokemon Trading Card Game launches four full sets a year, with various mini-sets or promotional sets amid those highly-anticipated ones. It's hard to keep up with, and after a while, I simply couldn't justify it anymore when more pressing things walked into my life, such as the cost of living crisis. This was fine. I have plenty of other hobbies, namely video games and reading and sometimes, going outdoors, that I can fortunately do endlessly, whenever I want, and for free. Who needs Pokemon cards?Before I could even blink, given just how fast this year has passed, Pokemon TCG Pocket rocked up. A casual, speedier, video-game format of the physical Pokemon TCG or online version Pokemon TCG Live a game that allows me to open two booster packs of cards a day at no cost. My desire to open cards and collect new ones could finally be satiated without needing to spend 50 on an Elite Trainer Box every three months. No longer do I need to physically avert my eyes everytime I see Pokemon cards on the shelf of one of my local shops; I have Pokemon TCG Pocket booster packs to look forward to each day!What's better about Pokemon TCG Pocket is how it's achieved the Pokemon GO effect all over again. All of my friends are playing it, and I'm no longer rejoicing in rare pulls by myself. Every day, me and my friends send screenshots of our pulls to a designated group chat, rejoicing over the wonderful artwork each rare card possesses. My partner who has little experience or interest in Pokemon went from moaning about how much Pokemon battling I was doing to suddenly collecting his own stack of virtual cards and being determined to beat me in battle whenever possible (Im winning 4-2 right now, for what its worth). My mum's been playing it since I successfully got her into Pokemon GO a while back. Image credit: The Pokemon CompanyEven VG247s own Connor Makar lost a battle against me yesterday (Im sorry). It's just great to have this one thing centered around a series I've felt passionate about since I was a kid and for everyone be interested in it again. It's even better to see people showing more of an interest in Pokemon cards again, too. All in all, the buzz around collecting Pokemon feels just like it did back when Pokemon GO launched.Becoming enamored with Pokemon TCG Pocket was my first mistake though. For the first time ever, I'm close to completing a set, albeit not a physical one, and I'm in competition with my friends to try and be the first one to do it. As I've wrapped up my solo battles, missions, and used up the Premium Pass' free trial, Pokemon TCG Pocket's booster packs and the opportunities to open them dwindle. Waiting 12 hours a day when I so desperately want a bloody Gardevoir to finish off my Gengar ex deck is not fun, and engaging in PvP battles for minimal rewards 15 EXP is also not all that fun. How did I deal with that? I became my own worst enemy and returned to buying physical Pokemon cards. This was after I bought the Gardevoir cosmetics available in Pokemon TCG Pocket. I know what Pokemon I like. I wasnt missing out on those.I'm not sure if The Pokemon Company intended to promote its physical cards further with Pokemon TCG Pocket, but it certainly had that effect on me after a hiatus from spending on anything Pokemon-related, and it looks to be having similar effects on other folk every time I open social media lately, too. After opening ten physical packs and receiving just one 'good' pull, however, I think I'll be sticking to my daily packs on Pokemon TCG Pocket. They're free, after all, and the fact I get to share my booster packs with my friends in our silly group chats and via Wonder Picks and bicker about who got good pulls each morning versus who got a pile of nothing is exactly what Pokemon Trading Card Game is all about. Now, if the team behind TCG Pocket could just actually add the trading part to it...

TutorialsStep-By-Step Guide to Creating a Dynamic Rope Simulation in C4DIn this in-depth tutorial, learn how to set up a dynamic rope simulation and then finish it up in your render of choice.by Greyscalegorilla UPDATE: Before you learn the ropes, Cinema 4D has made a couple changes you need to be aware of. Watch this quick lesson before you get started. LEARN THE ROPESIn the first part of this tutorial, Nick will show you how to set up a dynamic rope simulation in Cinema 4D. Learn how to link rope dynamics to controllers so you can take full control of your dynamics. Then, watch part 2 of this tutorial where we show you how to finish this scene in Redshift AND Octane. FINISH UP IN REDSHIFTIn the second part of this tutorial, Nick will show you how to render this beautiful dynamic rope simulation using Redshift and Cinema 4D. Learn how to add Lights, Cameras, and beautiful Paracord Materials to create this eye-catching scene in Redshift and Cinema 4D. FINISH UP IN OCTANEIn the second part of this tutorial, Nick will show you how to render this beautiful dynamic rope simulation using Octane and Cinema 4D. Learn how to add Lights, Cameras, and beautiful Paracord Materials to create this eye-catching scene in Octane and Cinema 4D. Get Started for FREEStart using 50+ popular Greyscalegorilla assets for free. Simply download Studio, activate your account, and connect to your favorite 3D apps.Create a Free Account 1 Comment Leave a Comment:CancelThis site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Real-time rendering and advanced techniquesReal-time rendering tools like Enscape and Vantage have revolutionized architectural visualization by allowing designers to visualize changes instantly. These tools are particularly useful for creating virtual tours and walkthroughs, which provide clients with an immersive experience of the architectural project. Real-time rendering makes it easy to adjust lighting conditions, materials, and other architectural elements on the fly, helping architects and clients collaborate more effectively.For higher-end architectural projects, hyper-realistic renderings provide the ultimate in visual fidelity. Advanced techniques like ray tracing and physically-based rendering (PBR) are employed to create renderings that are nearly indistinguishable from real-life photographs. These architectural visualization techniques are often used in final client presentations to ensure that every architectural design detail is accurately reflected in the 3D renderings.Essential elements of effective renderingsEffective architectural renderings require mastery of several key elements. Proper lighting is essential for creating depth and mood, while texture mapping brings materials to life. The level of detail (LOD) in 3D renderings varies depending on the phase of the project. For initial concepts or quick reviews, a lower level of detail may be sufficient, while final presentations require intricate detailing of materials, architectural elements, and surfaces.Lighting and shadowsProper lighting is fundamental in rendering to create depth and realism. Whether it's natural or artificial light, dynamic lighting can change the mood of a scene, enhancing how a space is perceived. Natural lighting can emphasize openness, while artificial lighting adds warmth or dramatizes a scene. To dive deeper into the topic, check out our lighting rendering tips.Texture mapping and materialsIn architectural rendering, texture mapping and materials are essential for giving surfaces a realistic appearance. This process involves applying textures like wood, metal, or fabric to 3D models, allowing them to closely resemble real-world materials. Tools like Chaos Scans and V-Rays material libraries offer highly accurate textures, ensuring that surfaces react naturally to lighting conditions. Techniques such as bump mapping and displacement mapping add depth to surfaces by simulating roughness or subtle imperfections, making textures feel more authentic. Properly applied textures bring a rendering to life, helping viewers connect with the materiality of a space.Level of DetailThe level of detail (LOD) in a rendering determines how much complexity is included in the scene. For final presentations, high levels of detail are critical for showcasing intricate textures, materials, and design features. However, in early design phases or quick client reviews, simplified renderings are often sufficient and can speed up the workflow. Reducing unnecessary detail during concept discussions allows for faster iterations without sacrificing clarity. Managing the level of detail helps maintain performance efficiency while ensuring the rendering serves its purpose at different stages of the project.Mapping TechnologiesIn addition, mapping technologies such as Street Mapping and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) are increasingly used to enhance the realism of aerial renderings and urban architectural visualizations. These technologies allow architects to place their architectural designs within real-world environments, providing clients with a more comprehensive view of how the project interacts with its surroundings.

Image: SEGA / Paramount PicturesThe blue blur (and the ultimate life form) are headed to cinemas next month and more information about this new big screen outing is starting to surface. Apart from the director Jeff Fowler teasing some new details, it seems we might also now have the runtime of Sonic the Hedgehog 3.According to a listing by AMC Theatres (via Sonic Stadium), Sonic 3 will have a runtime of 1 hour and 49 minutes, when it launches on 20th December 2024. For anyone wondering, that's apparently 13 minutes shorter than the second movie which surpassed the two-hour mark (2 hours and 2 minutes). The first movie was 1 hour and 39 minutes and was the shortest of the lot.AMC has also shared a description, which provides a basic outline of Sonic's "most thrilling adventure yet":"Sonic the Hedgehog returns to the big screen this holiday season in his most thrilling adventure yet. Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails reunite against a powerful new adversary, Shadow, a mysterious villain with powers unlike anything they have faced before. With their abilities outmatched in every way, Team Sonic must seek out an unlikely alliance in hopes of stopping Shadow and protecting the planet."This again follows the director Jeff Fowler teasing...spoiler alert...a character at the end of this new movie, which could mean we're getting more adventures beyond the current one. In saying this, there's no official confirmation of a 'Sonic the Hedgehog 4' movie at the time of writing.Sonic the Hedgehog 3 speeds into cinemas December 2024. But who will it be?Will you be watching this new movie in cinemas or are you going to be holding out for a digital release? Let us know in the comments.[source x.com, via screenrant.com]Share:00 Liam is a news writer and reviewer for Nintendo Life and Pure Xbox. He's been writing about games for more than 15 years and is a lifelong fan of Mario and Master Chief. Hold on there, you need to login to post a comment...Related ArticlesSonic X Shadow Generations Mod Runs At A Sweet 60fps on SwitchNo stuttering for ol' SonicNintendo Reconfirms Release Schedule For Its Upcoming MoviesExpect the live-action Zelda in '202X"Sonic Team Producer Says Revivals Of Older Entries Remain AppealingHe personally wants to remake Sonic '06Sonic 3 Director Teases Another Character Reveal At The End Of The MovieBut who will it be?

Image: Shane LuisThe Nintendo 64 Disk Drive (64DD) is one of the company's most interesting releases. A long-delayed, quickly discontinued, infamous flop, the 64's bulky expansion was supposed to provide the console with an additional 'middle-ground' between cartridge and CD. Instead, it ended up being a black mark on an otherwise pretty spotless record (hey, we said "pretty") with only 10 games and a handful of sales to its name.In short, it's a pretty rare bit of kit. Even more so is the 64DD Development Kit the console Nintendo sent to studios before release so design teams could play to its unique features.Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube785kWatch on YouTube As you might imagine, the Development Kit isn't the kind of thing you see very often these days, so you can only imagine our surprise when Rerez' Shane Luis took to BlueSky yesterday to announce that he had been asked to verify and photograph one for a game collector, new in box and everything!An opportunity like this wasn't one to be wasted, so Luis documented the unboxing process with a series of sweet snaps in a long BlueSky thread. We imagined that such a niche add-on would be precisely the kind of thing that you lovely lot would like to check out, so we have gathered together a selection of Luis' images (made publicly available via Internet Archive) and laid them out for you below.We'll start off with the box itself:Images: Shane LuisNext, onto the guts. The box contained two pages of official Nintendo documentation written in Japanese (obviously). Luis shared the original on BlueSky, but user Cheesemeister provided the following translation:Here's my translation of the #64DD devkit documentation. Disclaimer: this is provided for informational purposes only, not for actual usage. I am not responsible for any damage to anyone's hardware. Consider independent verification and proceed at your own risk. Cheesemeister (@cheesemeister.bsky.social) 2024-11-14T14:20:16.899ZThe Dev Kit itself appeared wrapped in plastic under a cardboard lid. Here it is snapped from all angles:Images: Shane LuisImages: Shane LuisBefore we get onto the peripheral all stacked up as it should be, here's a closer look at the other items included in the shipping box unused development disks and labels, an N64 cart, and two cart adapters 'N64JOINT-01' and 'NUS DCC-00':Images: Shane LuisImages: Shane LuisAnd when you compile all those pieces together, you get this almighty stack:Images: Shane LuisIt's quite the looker, eh? If you want to read all about the history behind this infamous Nintendo flop, our sister site, Time Extension, provided a full rundown of the peripheral's development and launch earlier this year. You'll find that history lesson in the feature below. Time ExtensionWe take a closer look at one of Nintendo's biggest failuresTime ExtensionWe've also done some digging of our own on the subject tooTime Extension"We can easily release something like a Second Quest version on the 64DD"What do you make of this unboxing? Anything in particular that catches your eye? Let us know in the comments.[source bsky.app]See AlsoShare:223 Jim came to Nintendo Life in 2022 and, despite his insistence that The Minish Cap is the best Zelda game and his unwavering love for the Star Wars prequels (yes, really), he has continued to write news and features on the site ever since. Hold on there, you need to login to post a comment...Related ArticlesMario & Luigi Fans Aren't Happy About Brothership's Battle Button TweaksIt should be 'B' for the Bro, right?Super Mario Party Jamboree: All Boards List And How To UnlockBoard meetingZelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Devs Explain The Method Behind The Menu MadnessIt even took Aonuma a while to 'get it'Round Up: The Reviews Are In For Mario & Luigi: BrothershipHere's what the critics thought

Bob Wise, the CEO of Heroku, Salesforces cloud platform as a service, has left. A Salesforce spokesperson confirmed the news to TechCrunch in a statement via email. Bob Wise has left Salesforce for his next career move, the spokesperson said. We appreciate all that Bob has done for Salesforce and Heroku and we wish him well.Bob Wise joined Heroku as GM from Amazon Web Services, where he was Kubernetes GM and head of the open source program office. Wise was promoted to CEO of Heroku in 2023, according to his LinkedIn profile.Wises rise to CEO came over a decade after Salesforce acquired Heroku for $212 million in cash. The platform allows programmers to build, run, and scale apps across a number of programming languages, including Java, PHP, and Go.On its website, Heroku claims that its been used to develop more than 13 million apps to date.Under Salesforce and Wises management, Heroku has faced with a number of setbacks, including a security breach where attackers were able to obtain an access token for a Heroku account that was used for automation purposes.In August 2022, Heroku announced that its free plans would be discontinued, citing fraud and abuse as reasons for the change. Some users werent pleased, understandably and made their opinions known on social media.Our product, engineering, and security teams are spending an extraordinary amount of effort to manage fraud and abuse of the Heroku free product plans, Wise said in a blog post at the time. We will continue to provide low-cost solutions for compute and data resources.The competition for platform as a service has grown fiercer in recent years, with startups likePorter,Railway,Render,Fly.io, andClever Cloudvying for a slice of Herokus business with compelling pricing and features. Wise made efforts to engage with the developer community, posting a public roadmap of Herokus features and soliciting suggestions. His departure is certain to have an impact on Herokus efforts to claw back market share. Relatedly, Heroku is still without a CPO after its previous CPO, Andy Fawcett, moved back to the U.K. to assume the role of VP of developer relations.

In BriefPosted:3:56 PM PST November 14, 2024Image Credits:Chris Goodney/Bloomberg / Getty ImagesTech leaders recommend colleagues for Trumps cabinetSome tech investors and executives have been trying to influence the incoming Trump administration to appoint Silicon Valley insiders for cabinet positions, The New York Times reported.Given Elon Musks strong relationship with Donald Trump, a significant portion of tech leaders persuasion efforts have been directed towards him.Friends of Musk, like Joe Lonsdale, the co-founder of Palantir and venture firm 8VC, have suggested names of potential cabinet heads.Several Silicon Valley executives recommended Emil Michael, ex-Uber COO, to head the Department of Transportation. Prior to joining Uber in 2011, Michael served in the Obama administration as a White House fellow and as a special assistant to Robert Gates at the Department of Defense. Michael was reportedly forced out of Uber in 2017, shortly before Ubers founder Travis Kalanick was pushed to resign from the company.Jim ONeill, who worked with Peter Thiel to establish the Thiel Fellowship, a program that wants young tech entrepreneurs to quit college, was suggested to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. ONeill was in the running to head the FDA during Trumps first administration, according to The New York Times.Although ONeill was considered, on Thursday, Trump chose vaccine-skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health.Topics

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Austrian engineering firm and OEM Incus GmbH has introduced the Hammer Evo35, a redesign of its Hammer Lab35 Lithography-based Metal Manufacturing (LMM) 3D printer.Set to be unveiled for the first time next week during Formnext 2024, the system has been updated to offer improved production capabilities and industrial performance for professional applications. Its compact footprint makes it ideal for manufacturing environments with limited space, allowing it to integrate into most industrial workflows.The Evo35 features key upgrades that differentiate the system from its predecessor. This includes an overhaul of the 3D printer architecture and projector unit, an updated climate control system, and new software capabilities.According to Incus, this redesign and name change reflects the companys commitment to innovation and adaptability in the rapidly evolving world of additive manufacturing.We are proud to introduce the Hammer Evo35, a reflection of our ongoing dedication to advancing metal additive manufacturing, commented Incus CEO, Dr. Gerald Mitteramskogler.He added that the redesign combines the advantages of the companys LMM technology with new features that increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve safety, while maintaining the superior quality our customers expect.Visitors to Formnext 2024 will be able to view the Hammer Evo35 3D printer at the Incus booth, located in Hall 11.1, E59.Read all the news from Formnext 2024.The Hammer Evo35 3D printer. Image via Incus.Introducing the Hammer Evo35 LMM 3D printerIncus was founded in 2019 in the R&D lab of ceramic 3D printing specialist Lithoz, a spin-out of TU Wein. Its LMM technology is based on vat polymerization techniques such as stereolithography (SLA) and Digital Light Processing (DLP). However, it differs from these more conventional technologies by processing materials that contain metal particles. The 3D printed parts are debound and sintered to create solid metal parts, similar to metal binder jetting and FDM techniques that use metal-infused filament.Incus technology can process materials containing metal particles as small as 20 m in size and is compatible with unweldable metals. LMM reportedly improves production health and safety by avoiding airborne powders, heightens production accuracy, and offers faster 3D printing speeds.The companys newly updated Hammer Evo35 3D printer is designed for production applications beyond research and development. It features a new CNC-grade machine frame, mechanics and the latest generation of projector units. This overhaul of the 3D printers architecture reportedly guarantees industrial standards in usability and durability.According to Incus, the new projector system further enhances the benefits offered by LMM technology. It optimizes metal 3D printing resolution and surface finish and unlocks a larger build area.The upgraded Evo35 also boasts an improved climate control system for the build chamber, guaranteeing part quality and ensuring 3D print jobs are successful in all production environments. A new software architecture has also been integrated into the 3D printer. This industrial interface reportedly streamlines communication with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, further enhancing the additive manufacturing experience.Incus LMM 3D printed part. Photo via Incus.New resin 3D printers at Formnext 2024With around 860 exhibitors and 55,000 square metres of exhibition space, Formnext 2024, running from 19-22 November in Frankfurt, is set to feature a plethora of new 3D printer launches. Among these, several new stereolithography-based systems will be unveiled on the show floor.During the event, 3D Systems will introduce its new high-speed PSLA 270 SLA 3D printer, along with Wash 400/Wash 400F and Cure 400 post-processing units. The new industrial resin 3D printer reportedly combines the speed and precision of projector-based SLA technology to fabricate mid-sized, high-quality parts with consistent mechanical properties. Compatible with this new 3D printer, 3D Systems new Figure 4 Rigid Composite White and Accura AMX Rigid Composite White materials are optimized for applications like wind tunnel testing, tools, and fixtures.Also exhibiting at Formnext 2024 is the industrial 3D printing company Supernova. During the show, Supernova will be showcasing its new Pulse Production Platform for high-viscosity resin 3D printing. It will also debut its Viscogels portfolio photopolymer materials that match the properties of injection molding.Supernova claims its new products will reduce tooling costs, improve customization capabilities, and enhance 3D printing productivity for batch production of end-use parts. According to CEO Roger Antunez, the new offerings seek to stem the unrivalled market growth of low-cost, Chinese-made 3D printers from companies like Creality and Bambu Lab. He believes Supernovas materials first approach will increase the adoption of Viscous Lithography Manufacturing (VLM) technology.Keep up to date with all the news from Formnext 2024.Who are the leaders in additive manufacturing? Vote now in the 2024 3D Printing Industry Awards!Want to share insights on key industry trends and the future 3D printing? Register now to be included in the 2025 3D Printing Industry Executive Survey.What does the future of 3D printing hold?What near-term 3D printing trends have been highlighted by industry experts?Subscribe to the 3D Printing Industry newsletter to keep up with the latest 3D printing news.You can also follow us on Twitter, like our Facebook page, and subscribe to the 3D Printing Industry Youtube channel to access more exclusive content.Featured image shows the Hammer Evo35 3D printer. Image via Incus.