You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games here Contents hide A new Halo Combat Evolved glitch has been discovered after 24 years, allowing players to become the iconic Halo Ring itself. After players discovered ways to become Covenant enemies without any mods, those same minds have discovered a way to take control of the games ringworld.Become the Halo Ring in Combat EvolvedAs shared on YouTube, the new Halo Combat Evolved glitch can be performed on both the Original Xbox version of the game as well as the Master Chief Collection version on PC and modern Xbox consoles.Revealed by Halo content creator Porle 117, the newly discovered glitch requires two players to manipulate loading zones within the game and then fire 32,640 Bullets which is the equivalent of 272 entire Assault Rifle magazines each. Save Up to $1,200 on the Samsung Galaxy S25! Pre-order now and save big with trade-in and Samsung credit. Limited time only! *Includes trade-in value + $300 Samsung credit. Afterwards, players need to shoot an additional 7 shots, trigger a cutscene and watch the entire cutscene. Once all of this is done, player one should spawn in the vastness of space, controlling the Halo Ring itself.Just like every other entity in Halo Combat Evolved, it turns out the Halo Ring itself is a vehicle entity that can be controlled. As the ring, players can spin and move very, very slowly, and do pretty much nothing else. However, they may feel an intense power unlike any other. Must-Listen: Publishing Manor Lords w/ Joe Robinson VideoGamer Podcast Listen Now All in all, it takes about half an hour to perform the glitch to become the Halo ring, and theres not much to do once you do. Its also not known if this glitch can be performed in other areas of the game, such as the final cutscene where Master Chief and Cortana escape in the Broadsword.For more Halo news, read Halo Studios confirmation that campaign updates arent coming to Halo Infinite, or why the team believe that gamers will be hard pressed to find any free-to-play game with as much content on offer as Infinite.Additionally, listen to our podcast interview with Halo Wars lead David Pottinger and read why Master Chief couldnt be used in the game.Halo: Combat EvolvedPlatform(s):macOS, PC, Xbox, Xbox 360Genre(s):Action, Adventure, First Person, Shooter8VideoGamerRelated TopicsSubscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games here Contents hide NetEase Games is currently working hard on continued support for Marvel Rivals, bringing a swathe of new heroes to the game, including a host of X-Men, in future updates.Alongside working on new heroes, maps and future events, the developer is also working on bringing the game to additional platforms. With the Nintendo Switch 2 now officially announced, although we still dont know the complete specs for sure, NetEase is in talks to bring its popular superhero game to Nintendos new handheld.Marvel Rivals Switch 2 port teasedIn an interview with IGN at the 2025 DICE Summit in Las Vegas, Marvel Rivals producer Weicong Wu explained that the studio is currently talking to Nintendo about the possibility of a Marvel Rivals Switch 2 port. Save Up to $1,200 on the Samsung Galaxy S25! Pre-order now and save big with trade-in and Samsung credit. Limited time only! *Includes trade-in value + $300 Samsung credit. Were already in contact with Nintendo and working on some development kits, Wu told the outlet. And whenever we find that we could provide great performance for our game on Switch 2, were open to that.As for the original Switch, well, thats not happening as expected. Wu explained that the team did try to create a port for the original handheld/console hybrid, but they just couldnt find the performance. With the developers struggles to create Doctor Stranges portal and bring the games destruction to current-gen platforms, its no surprise that the original handheld was off the table. Must-Listen: Publishing Manor Lords w/ Joe Robinson VideoGamer Podcast Listen Now The reason why we didnt launch it onto the Switch, it was the first generation of that device they cannot provide a great experience for our gameplay, Wu explained. So if it [Switch 2] could achieve that goal, were open to that.Outside of a new Mario Kart game, no official Nintendo Switch 2 games have been confirmed at the time of writing, although many are in development. If a Marvel Rivals Switch 2 port is released, it will prove that the upcoming handheld can keep up with the current generation of consoles.For more Marvel Rivals coverage, read about the mid-season update release date for The Thing and the Human Torch, or check out how developers may be hiding fake leaks within the games code. Marvel RivalsPlatform(s):macOS, PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series XGenre(s):Fighting, ShooterSubscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

Facial animation is easy now! By Jamie on February 17, 2025 Videotutorials Animating realistic faces is one of the hardest things to do in 3D animation. Thankfully we now have tools that allow you to record your face and apply those movements directly to your characters. Jamie Dunbar shows how.In this video I'll show you a completely free method to achieve this, as well as some paid tools to speed up your pipeline.

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Siege X SiegeRainbow Six Siege is evolving into Rainbow Six Siege X after ten years, and we're going to find out more next monthRainbow Six Siege is not dying, but will instead be reborn into something new that Ubisoft isn't saying much about just yet.Image credit: Ubisoft News by Sherif Saed Contributing Editor Published on Feb. 17, 2025 In recent years, Rainbow Six Siege has existed as one of many quietly popular games that a dedicated group of players continues to invest time and money into, keeping it alive and justifying to Ubisoft server and continued development costs.But that also means its not been growing, which might explain why Ubisoft wants to re-launch Siege in 2025 and something new that builds on whats already there.To see this content please enable targeting cookies. The Siege team has announced Rainbow Six Siege X, which is what Rainbow Six Siege will be turning into. We dont know yet when thats going to happen, or what its actually going to entail, but Ubisoft will properly unveil this new era of the tactical shooter this March.A decade on from its initial release, Siege has already gone through multiple changes to its general gameplay, structure, and even its business model. This coming one, however, is major enough to warrant a bit of a name change.Ubisoft says its going to be the games biggest transformation yet. We can expect to see new ways to play, technical upgrades, alongside refinements to the core tactical gameplay thats made it popular to begin with.All of our questions will be answered at the Rainbow Six Siege X Showcase. This will be an in-person event thats also going to be livestreamed, taking place on Thursday, March 13 at 10am PT, 1pm ET, 6pm UK. For now, theres a teaser that gives us a glimpse into the evolved Siege - even if it doesnt have much to go on. To see this content please enable targeting cookies.

Around 20 unconfirmed layoffs reported.A new report from Insider Gaming (thanks, Eurogamer) has revealed that multiple layoffs have occurred at studio 10:10 Games following the release of Funko Fusion in 2024.Essentially, anonymous sources have stated that the game was a "complete commercial and critical failure" and is the primary catalyst behind around 20 unconfirmed job losses. According to the sources, some of those let go were also on holiday at the time, and felt obligated to attend consultation meetings despite being on leave and within different time zones.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

Image: tobyfoxDeveloper Toby Fox is back with another update on the much-anticipated Deltarune Chapter 3 and 4, inching toward an as-yet unknown release date that is still promised to come later this year.In short, console testing is still ongoing. Our assumption here is that the Switch is included in these tests, but Fox has not specified this in the BlueSky post. Instead, he merely states that testing has yet to begin on the PS5, with a previous post stating that PlayStation trophies will need to be tested at some point due to their mandatory requirement.Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube796kWatch on YouTube Still, Fox says that "there are fewer bugs" as a result of the testing, which is always good news. There's still a ways to go, mind you, but we're thankful for the developer's continued transparency.Still console testing. There are fewer bugs, but there's a lot to go through. (Haven't even tested PS5 yet)In addition to fixing Ch3/Ch4, we also need to implement having saves from the DEMO carry over to the main game on consoles... We only received the technology to do this now. I hope it works! tobyfox (@tobyfox.undertale.com) 2025-02-16T23:44:29.887ZAt the start of 2025, Fox confirmed that both Chapter 3 and 4 will launch this coming year. Work is also ongoing on the eventual Chapter 5, too, with Fox stating that "more recent hires were making steady progress, stating "The rate of creation is quite solid this time! Many things are in development at once!".It's now been well over three years since Chapter 2 released on the Switch, but we continue to await new updates from Fox with gusto. Here's hoping we get a release date pretty soon, though. It's a catchphrase nowAre you looking forward to further chapters in the Deltarune experience? Let us know with a comment.[source bsky.app, via automaton-media.com]Related GamesSee AlsoShare:02 Nintendo Lifes resident horror fanatic, when hes not knee-deep in Resident Evil and Silent Hill lore, Ollie likes to dive into a good horror book while nursing a lovely cup of tea. He also enjoys long walks and listens to everything from TOOL to Chuck Berry. Hold on there, you need to login to post a comment...Related ArticlesMetroid Prime First 4 Figures 'Samus Phazon Suit' Sneak Peek, Pre-Orders Open SoonUpdate: Here's a teaser of the light-up collector's edition98 Games You Should Pick Up In Nintendo's 'Play On' eShop Sale (Europe)Every game we scored 9/10 or higherSonic Racing: CrossWorlds Adds Characters From "SEGA Universes"Update: IGN has an exclusive preview upLunar Remastered Collection Physical Release Will Not Be Up For Pre-Order (North America)You'll have to wait until releaseSony Does What Nintendon't By Removing A Bunch Of 'eSlop' TitlesYour move, Nintendo

Simulating the NileRed Logo with Copernicus and OpenCLToday were covering two topics in Copernicus, that are long overdue: Cellular Automata and OpenCL. CAs because theyre a classic Entagma topic and now we actually have a way in Houdini to actually build and display them directly, without the use of 2D volumes or points. And OpenCL because its by far the fastest code for processing pixels, we can write in Houdini and its also the backbone for pretty much all of Copernicus.Liked it? Take a second to support Christopher Kopic on Patreon!

Netherlands-based biotechnology research company Ourobionics has launched CHIMERA, a biofabrication and biomanufacturing platform that combines five different technologies into a single system.Instead of using separate devices for different biofabrication techniques, researchers can now work with 3D Bio-ElectroSpraying, 3D Cell-ElectroSpinning, 3D Bio-ElectroJetting, 3D Melt/Cell ElectroWriting, and Standard 3D Extrusion BioPrinting all in one place. This integration is aimed at simplifying the production of complex tissues using stem cells, organoids, genes, and other biomaterials.According to the research company, CHIMERA addresses some of the main challenges in cell-based biomanufacturing by offering a modular system that enables researchers to work across different fields, including tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, and synthetic biology.CHIMERAs development was backed by a 2024 venture capital investment round led by OostNL and the 1 billion NXTGEN Hightech program. This financial support has helped position the platform as a key tool for advancing research in biomanufacturing and regenerative medicine.This CHIMERA platform is a game-changer for scientist, industrial, and medical professionals working at the forefront of tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, synthetic biology, and cell-based product biomanufacturing, said Ourobionics CTO, Dr. Ali Shooshtari.The Ourobionics CHIMERA platform. Photo via Ourobionics.Enhanced cell viability, speed, and structural precisionOne of its key capabilities is maintaining high cell viability, with up to 98% viability reported across more than 56 cell types, including stem cells and even full embryos. In terms of speed, CHIMERA significantly outpaces traditional extrusion bioprinting, producing 1cm structures in about a minute, up to 30 times faster than conventional methods.With nanoscale resolution reaching up to 50nm, the system allows for the fabrication of highly detailed scaffolding and tissue structures. It also includes encapsulation technology that can work with cells, cell clusters, genes, and gene clusters, expanding its applications in areas like cell therapies, synthetic biology, and biomanufacturing.The platform supports a wide range of biomaterials, including those with varying viscosity levels, giving researchers more flexibility in their work. By ensuring the preservation of cellular and metabolic integrity, CHIMERA addresses a common challenge in bioprinting, reducing the stress that extrusion-based techniques often place on cells.The origins of CHIMERAs bioelectro-fabrication technologies trace back to research by Prof. Suwan Jayasinghe, Founder and Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) of Ourobionics, at University College London (UCL). Additional enhancements were made by Dr. Stephen G. Gray, Founder of Ourobionics, and Dr. Shooshtari, building upon previous research from Imperial College London.As per Ourobionics, over 150 scientific publications have detailed the platforms ability to preserve cellular function while enabling the creation of complex tissue structures. Possessing a broad range of applications, CHIMERA is expected to contribute significantly to both biomedical research and industrial use cases.For researchers and companies looking for an all-in-one solution for complex tissue engineering and biomaterial development, CHIMERA aims to provide a more streamlined and efficient approach.Characteristic photographs depicting (a) control and (b) jetted embryos at the hatching period, which is 48 h post-fertilization. Jetted and control embryos are externally indistinguishable. Image via Ourobionics.Advances in biofabricationResearch into biofabrication has continued to progress, with novel studies demonstrating new approaches to creating functional tissues. In February 2024, researchers at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) developed a 3D ice printing technique to create detailed blood vessel-like structures, offering a novel development in tissue engineering.Led by graduate student Feimo Yang alongside professors Philip LeDuc and Burak Ozdoganlar, this method involves printing ice templates using heavy water, which raises the freezing point and allows for smooth structures. These templates are embedded in a gelatin-based material that solidifies under ultra-violet (UV) light, leaving behind hollow channels once the ice melts.The process successfully supported endothelial cell growth for two weeks, indicating promise for long-term applications. Beyond organ transplantation, this approach could improve drug testing and personalized medicine by enabling patient-specific vascular models.Few months before this, scientists from the University of Sydney and the Childrens Medical Research Institute (CMRI) developed a 3D photolithographic printing method to create human tissues that closely resemble real organ structures.Led by Professors Hala Zreiqat, Patrick Tam, and Dr. Peter Newman, the research focuses on using precise mechanical and chemical signals to guide stem cells from blood and skin into specialized cells that form well-organized tissue.The team successfully produced a bone-fat assembly and replicated early mammalian development processes, demonstrating the potential of this approach. With applications in regenerative medicine, disease modeling, and cell therapy, researchers believe the technique could one day help grow functional tissues in the lab, potentially benefiting treatments for conditions like macular degeneration.What3D printing trendsshould you watch out for in 2025?How is thefuture of 3D printingshaping up?To stay up to date with the latest 3D printing news, dont forget to subscribe to the 3D Printing Industry newsletter or follow us on Twitter, or like our page on Facebook.While youre here, why not subscribe to our Youtube channel? Featuring discussion, debriefs, video shorts, and webinar replays.Featured image shows the Ourobionics CHIMERA platform. Photo via Ourobionics.Ada ShaikhnagWith a background in journalism, Ada has a keen interest in frontier technology and its application in the wider world. Ada reports on aspects of 3D printing ranging from aerospace and automotive to medical and dental.

3DBenchy, a widely recognized 3D model used for testing and benchmarking desktop 3D printers, has been transitioned into the public domain. Originally released on April 9, 2015, by Creative Toolsa company known for its innovative digital design solutionsthis model has long served as a practical tool for assessing printer performance. In 2024, after Creative Tools was acquired by NTI, a full-service supplier of digital solutions across construction, design, manufacturing, and media & entertainment, the decision was made to open 3DBenchy to the public. Marking its 10th anniversary, NTIs move to eliminate usage restrictions reinforces the models role as a standardized tool for the 3D printing community.Daniel Nore withj a giant 3DBenchy. Photo via NTI.Daniel Nore, the original designer at Creative Tools, created 3DBenchy as a precise calibration tool for 3D printers. Under the guidance of Paulo KiefeCreative Tools CEO until 20183DBenchy was introduced under a Creative Commons: No Derivatives license. This license was intended to protect the model from modifications, ensuring consistency in performance testing. Despite these restrictions, the models design quickly became a cultural touchstone. The 3D printing community not only adopted the software as a benchmarking standard but also informally circulated various iterations, even while the licensing terms remained in place. The absence of active enforcement by Creative Tools allowed these variations to proliferate, contributing to 3DBenchys iconic status in the field.In early 2025, speculation began circulating when reports surfaced that Printables, a platform for sharing 3D designs, was removing 3DBenchy remixes. Prusa Research, the company behind Printables, later clarified a third-party report had triggered the removal, not NTI. Statements from NTI indicated no intent to restrict downloads or derivatives, but the incident underscored 3DBenchys enduring significance. Anticipation builds as the software approaches its tenth anniversary on April 9, 2025; Daniel Nore and Paulo Kiefe have assumed responsibility for managing the official website and social media channels, ensuring that the models legacy remains anchored in open access.Neon 3D Benchy boats by Javen Wilson of Mosaic Manufacturing. Photo via 3DBenchy.Advances in 3D Software and AI-Driven DesignBackflip, an AI startup founded by Greg Mark and David Benhaimveterans from industrial 3D printer manufacturer Markforgedhas introduced a new tool that converts text and image prompts into 3D models. With $30 million in funding from venture capital firms NEA and Andreessen Horowitz, Backflips platform promises to reduce the design cycle dramatically. The tools underlying technology leverages novel neural representations, which reportedly allow up to 60x more efficient training, 10x faster inference, and a spatial resolution increase of 100-fold over earlier methods.Tencent, a Chinese technology conglomerate, has also made strides in 3D software with the unveiling of Hunyuan3D 2.0. This AI-powered tool employs a dual-model approach: Hunyuan3D-DiT focuses on generating high-resolution geometry while Hunyuan3D-Paint applies realistic textures through diffusion models and geometric priors. Internal evaluations indicate that this decoupled system achieves lower Condition-Model Matching Distance (CMMD) and Frchet Inception Distance (FID) values compared to competing solutions. Hunyuan3D-Studio, a companion interface, further facilitates tasks such as sketch-to-3D conversion and simplified polygon output, thereby addressing common bottlenecks in animation and rapid prototyping workflows.An object created from 3D models generated in Backflip using text and image prompts. Photo via Backflip.Ready to discover who won the 20243D Printing Industry Awards?What will the future of 3D printing look like?Which recent trends are driving the 3D printing industry, as highlighted by experts?Subscribe to the 3D Printing Industry newsletter to stay updated with the latest news and insights.Stay connected with the latest in 3D printing by following us on Twitter and Facebook, and dont forget to subscribe to the 3D Printing Industry YouTube channel for more exclusive content.Featured image shows Neon 3D Benchy boats by Javen Wilson of Mosaic Manufacturing. Photo via 3DBenchy.