• Ukrainians said North Koreans are so determined to avoid capture that one tried to take himself out with a concrete pillar
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    Ukrainian paratroopers said a North Korean soldier they captured ran into a pillar to knock himself out.They said they found him alone on the battlefield with a grenade, a knife, and some food.Their prisoner closely resembles one of the two North Koreans Ukraine said it captured.Ukrainian paratroopers in Kursk said they captured a North Korean soldier who tried so hard to evade capture that he intentionally ran into a concrete pillar to knock himself out.Three members of the 95th Separate Air Assault Polissia Brigade spoke of the encounter in a video published on Tuesday, describing how one of their drones found a lone North Korean on the battlefield after an assault had ended.The clip was published by the brigade's press service on its YouTube, Facebook, and Telegram accounts.The paratroopers said they enveloped the North Korean with guidance from drone operators and found that he didn't respond to commands in Ukrainian, Russian, or English."With gestures, we showed him what to do," one of the paratroopers said.The soldier was carrying a grenade, a knife, and a sausage, the paratroopers said.They said the North Korean was also visibly wounded, with his jaw bandaged and one of his hands appearing to be injured.One paratrooper said the injured soldier appeared calm at first but grew agitated when he saw a vehicle coming to pick him up."When we brought him near the road, suddenly he ran headfirst into a concrete pillar at full speed. He hit it very hard and probably passed out," he said.But the paratrooper also suspects it might have been a ploy by the North Korean soldier, because the latter fell backward, not forward, as one might expect when a charging person faints."I think he was faking it, trying to get us close so he could grab a weapon and attack us," he said.The paratroopers said they eventually hauled the North Korean into a vehicle and took him away from the front lines, after which he received food and watched romance films upon request.An older paratrooper said in the video that the North Koreans' tactics appeared to mimic Russia's Soviet-era fighting, with frontal assaults where "they try to crush simply with massive numbers."But he added that while Russian forces in Kursk tend to attack in groups of two or three, the North Koreans would conduct assaults with groups of at least six.The paratroopers said that Pyongyang's forces would fight to the end if cornered, adding that their brigade reported instances where wounded North Koreans blew themselves up to avoid capture."They are not in a mood to surrender," one of the paratroopers said.The man they captured appears to be one of two North Korean soldiers whom Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced had been seized from the battlefield in early January. One of the North Korean soldiers presented by Zelenskyy closely resembles the man seen in the video posted by the paratroopers. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's Social Media / Handout/Anadolu via Getty Images One was captured by Ukraine's special forces, while the other was found by the Polissia brigade.The paratroopers posted a clip of their prisoner on January 11, which they referenced when recounting the events of his capture in their Tuesday video.Another North Korean soldier, separate from the pair shown by Zelenskyy, was captured in December, but South Korea's intelligence service said he died of his injuries shortly after.Western and South Korean intelligence estimate that 12,000 North Korean soldiers have been sent to Russia, where they've been deployed to fight a Ukrainian incursion in the Kursk region.Their presence in the war is a significant sign of Pyongyang and Moscow strengthening an economic and military partnership spurred by Russia's isolation since the war began.North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is believed to have received food, financial assistance, and Russian expertise in space and weapons technologies in return for his troops and guns.Meanwhile, the West fears that North Korean troops are gaining valuable combat experience from fighting in Russia.A captured North Korean soldier's documents obtained by The Washington Post discusses guidance related to the six-man frontal assaults the paratroopers spoke of."In modern warfare, where real-time reconnaissance and drone strikes are conducted, failing to disperse combat teams into smaller units of two to three members could lead to significant casualties from enemy drones and artillery," one document read, per The Post.
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  • WrapIt! #b3d
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    Using WrapIt in Blender.Shops:blendermarket.com/creators/blenderguppygumroad.com/blenderguppyPatreon:patreon.com/blenderguppy#b3d #patreon #blender3d #blenderaddon #blendermarket
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  • Daily briefing: Who are Trumps science advisers
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    Nature, Published online: 20 January 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-00179-zA type of microRNA seems to revitalize old mice. Plus, the influence of US president Donald Trump on science in the United States, and on health and climate globally.
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  • SONIC VFX study! A bit of my own style I want a game like this!
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  • Blizzards Mysterious Shooter Will Likely Feature Hundreds of Hours of Systemically Generated Content
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    Back in November 2024, the gaming community discovered that Blizzard Entertainment was working on a new open-world shooter (not to be mistaken with a rumored StarCraft third-person shooter), shrouded in complete secrecy, with the companys job board serving as the sole source to even confirm its existence.Recently, the industrys most reliable insider, the developers own Careers website, offered a small but dependable update on the shooters state, confirming that the project hasnt been canceled and offering some intriguing details about the upcoming game.BlizzardAccording to a currently-opened job posting from Blizzard, the company is seeking an Associate Design Director to help develop re-playable game modes for its open-world shooter, described simply as an Unannounced Project in the vacancy.The job description specifies that they are looking for someone with a passion for RPG games that hold player interest for hundreds of hours through systemically generated content to work on the projects highly re-playable modes that efficiently use authoring tools and assets created for the campaign in a manner that engages players and keeps them coming back again and again, while also encouraging them to pursue long-term progression goals.The combination of qualities required for the job position strongly suggests that Blizzard is leaning toward a live-service model for its upcoming game, which might sound concerning if you are a Blizzard fan, considering how Sonys decision to focus on live-service titles ultimately turned out.When it comes to the technical qualifications and skills, candidates for the role must have at least 12 years of experience in a design role or equivalent in work/education experience with a minimum of five years of experience leading and mentoring teams, one or more shipped AAA titles in a leadership or director-level position, and experience with engines like Unreal Engine, Unity, CryEngine, or Source. In other words, definitely not a position suited for just anyone.So, what do you think about Blizzards upcoming shooter? Is it going to be yet another live-service title? Share your thoughts down in the comments!Dont forget to join our80 Level Talent platformand ournew Discord server, follow us onInstagram,Twitter,LinkedIn,Telegram,TikTok, andThreads,where we share breakdowns, the latest news, awesome artworks, and more.Source link The post Blizzards Mysterious Shooter Will Likely Feature Hundreds of Hours of Systemically Generated Content appeared first on CG SHARES.
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  • Slow-Motion Sword Trail Effect Recreated With Three.js
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    As the developer explained, this effect, ideal for recreating those iconic Matrix-style bullet scenes, is not a screen-space one, meaning it remains in position even when the camera moves. It also runs entirely on the GPU and can be used with any object.Here, you can see how the effect follows specific points on the main structure, as well as the same effect applied to a different mesh:Ash then continued his experiments by applying the effect to animated objects and adding the controls to offer more customization options for the trails:Follow Ash Thornton on X/Twitter for more updates on this project and join our80 Level Talent platformand ournew Discord server, follow us on Instagram,Twitter,LinkedIn,Telegram,TikTok, andThreads,where we share breakdowns, the latest news, awesome artworks, and more.Source link The post Slow-Motion Sword Trail Effect Recreated With Three.js appeared first on CG SHARES.
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  • Unreal Engine 5.5 Nanite Skeletal Meshes
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    Check Out My Multiplayer Survival Game Course:https://smartpoly.teachable.comHello guys welcome back to another video. In this video we will be checking out the Nanite Skeletal Mesh feature in Unreal Engine 5.5. You can now enable Nanite on Skeletal Meshes in release 5.5, just right click any mesh and click enable nanite. The benefits of using Nanite on Skeletal Meshes are that you can now have raw high detailed character models with millions of triangles, and lots of them in your scene. LINKS:---------------------------------------------------------------------------My Courses: https://smartpoly.teachable.com Survival Game Course: https://smartpoly.teachable.com/p/ue5-multiplayer-steam-survival-game-course-remasteredChannel Membership: https://www.youtube.com/@SmartPoly/joinSupport Me on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/smartpolyBuy My Complete Projects: https://smartpoly.gumroad.comDonate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/smartpoly---------------------------------------------------------------------------MY PC SPECS & AFFILIATE LINKS---------------------------------------------------------------------------Mouse: https://amzn.to/46WMdjNKeyboard: https://amzn.to/3M11SpVLaptop: https://amzn.to/3M7kjJQCPU: https://amzn.to/3tKTK6ERAM: https://amzn.to/45yvWjWGPU: https://amzn.to/3rUGMmmSSD 2TB: https://amzn.to/46QcGPSSSD 4TB: https://amzn.to/46T10f9Primary Monitor 4K: https://amzn.to/3RZxqk5Secondary Monitor 1080p: https://amzn.to/3M6X16VMicrophone: https://amzn.to/3S0aLnxAudio: https://amzn.to/3S5z5VmHeadset: https://amzn.to/45BeWJP
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  • Unreal Engine 5.5 Metahuman Audio To Facial Animation Tutorial
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    Check Out My Multiplayer Survival Game Course:https://smartpoly.teachable.comHello guys welcome back to another video. In this video we will be checking out the NEW Unreal Engine 5.5 Metahuman Audio To Facial Animation Feature. This new feature allows you to generate facial animation by just using a simple audio file, for any Metahuman. This is a groundbreaking feature as this, combined with the new Optimized Metahumans in 5.5, will allow you to have quick dialog or facial animated characters to your game. As always, let me know what you guys think about this feature, down in the comments below! LINKS:---------------------------------------------------------------------------My Courses: https://smartpoly.teachable.com Survival Game Course: https://smartpoly.teachable.com/p/ue5-multiplayer-steam-survival-game-course-remasteredChannel Membership: https://www.youtube.com/@SmartPoly/joinSupport Me on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/smartpolyBuy My Complete Projects: https://smartpoly.gumroad.comDonate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/smartpoly---------------------------------------------------------------------------MY PC SPECS & AFFILIATE LINKS---------------------------------------------------------------------------Mouse: https://amzn.to/46WMdjNKeyboard: https://amzn.to/3M11SpVLaptop: https://amzn.to/3M7kjJQCPU: https://amzn.to/3tKTK6ERAM: https://amzn.to/45yvWjWGPU: https://amzn.to/3rUGMmmSSD 2TB: https://amzn.to/46QcGPSSSD 4TB: https://amzn.to/46T10f9Primary Monitor 4K: https://amzn.to/3RZxqk5Secondary Monitor 1080p: https://amzn.to/3M6X16VMicrophone: https://amzn.to/3S0aLnxAudio: https://amzn.to/3S5z5VmHeadset: https://amzn.to/45BeWJP
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  • Constantine 4K Steelbook Edition Up For Preorder At Walmart For Only $30
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    Constantine Limited Edition Steelbook (4K Blu-ray) $30 Preorder at Walmart Preorder at Amazon Constantine Standard Edition (4K Blu-ray) $25 Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Walmart While it remains to be seen whether the sequel to Constantine that was announced back in 2022 will actually make it to the finish line, at least fans of the original can soon watch the Keanu Reeves film on 4K Blu-ray. Constantine is slated to release on 4K Blu-ray on February 18, and two budget-friendly editions are up for preorder to commemorate the movie's 20th anniversary. Walmart currently has Constantine's Limited Edition Steelbook release available to preorder for $30; Amazon sold out at $40, so it wouldn't be surprising if Walmart sells out, too. Alternatively, you can preorder a standard 4K Blu-ray edition for $25 at Amazon or Walmart. Constantine Limited Edition Steelbook (4K Blu-ray) $30 Constantine's Limited Edition Steelbook has a pretty cool cover with stylized artwork featuring John Constantine (Keanu Reeves) surrounded by demons. The interior artwork depicts one of the most striking apocalyptic scenes in the movie.Warner Bros. created the 4K cut of Constantine using the original camera negatives. It will support HDR10 and Dolby Atmos audio. This is the first time Constantine will be available in 4K UHD resolution.Along with the 4K UHD Blu-ray disc, you'll get a voucher to claim the digital version of Constantine. This release comes with all of the special features from previous Blu-ray releases as well as a new feature called "Two Decades of Damnation."Here's a full list of special features included with the new 4K Blu-ray release.Constantine Special FeaturesTwo Decades of Damnation (New)Channeling ConstantineConjuring ConstantineA Writer's VisionHoly RelicsShotgun ShootoutHellscapeWarrior WingsUnholy AbductionForesight: The Power of Pre-visualizationDirector's ConfessionalDemon FaceAudio Commentaries Preorder at Walmart Preorder at Amazon Constantine Standard Edition (4K Blu-ray) $25 Constantine's standard 4K Blu-ray release comes with the same special features and a digital copy of the film. The only difference between the two releases is the steelbook case.With Amazon's and Walmart's preorder price guarantees, you'll pay the lowest price offered from the time you order either edition until release. Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Walmart Constantine Limited Edition Steelbook (4K Blu-ray) Continue Reading at GameSpot
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  • Study Finds Majority Of Game Dev Companies Use Generative AI Already Despite Worker Concerns
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    The results of the 13th annual State of the Game Industry Survey have been released, shining a light on how developers feel about all manner of hot-button industry topics, including generative AI.The majority of surveyed developers (52%) said they work for companies that use generative AI, with 36% reporting that they personally use such tools for game development. While the majority of surveyed developers are working at companies that use generative AI, 30% of respondents said they believe generative AI is having a negative impact on the video game business (up 12% from 2023). The surveyed developers cited things like IP theft, energy consumption, and AI program biases as contributing to their feelings toward generative AI.The survey also founded that Business and Finance roles (51%) were the most likely to use AI tools, with Production and Team Leadership (41%), and Community, Marketing, and PR (49%) following. What's more, the survey found that 28% of developers between ages 18-34 used AI technologies at work, compared to 47% for video game developers over the age of 55.Continue Reading at GameSpot
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