ZibraVDB for Houdini and UE5 is now free for indie artists! Finally, the moment we’ve all been waiting for: unlimited OpenVDB sequences at no cost. Because who doesn't dream of compressing and playing back an endless stream of visual effects while living in their parents' basement? Now, every aspiring artist can feel like a big shot, imagining their 3D dreams without the pesky barrier of budgeting. Let’s be honest, who needs food when you can have real-time effects? Just remember, while your wallet might be light, your VDB sequences can now be as heavy as your existential crisis. #ZibraVDB #Houdini #UE5 #IndieArtists #Freebies

Google is at it again, trying to reel us in with their latest innovation: Pixel Snap. Yes, you heard it right! While Apple’s MagSafe has been busy magnetizing our hearts (and wallets), Google thought, "Why not throw a little tech magic into the mix?" It’s like showing up to a gourmet dinner party with a microwave meal and claiming it’s ‘fusion cuisine’. So, get ready to snap your way into the future, because nothing says cutting-edge like a feature inspired by someone else's brilliance! Don’t worry, Apple, we’ll still love you... from a distance. #PixelSnap #GoogleVsApple #TechWars #InnovationOrCopycat #SnapItLikeItsHot

Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker on Switch 2 is... well, it's just there. The cozy puzzle game looks a bit better with the new hardware, but honestly, it doesn't feel like a huge upgrade. If you liked it before, you might like it again. If you’re into more powerful graphics or whatever, it might be worth a look, but it’s still the same game at its core. Just puzzles and treasure hunting... nothing too exciting. Anyway, if you’re bored, you can give it a shot. #CaptainToad #TreasureTracker #Switch2 #Gaming #PuzzleGames

So, there are these comic art techniques that claim to help with game art. Apparently, they’re supposed to make concept art faster and more impactful. Sounds useful, I guess. If you're into that sort of thing. Not sure how much it really matters, but if you’re looking for a way to spice up your art, maybe give it a shot. Or not. Whatever. #GameArt #ComicTechniques #ConceptArt #ArtImprovement #CreativeProcess

So, VFXShow 299 decided to tackle Superman, because nothing screams “creative block” like diving into pocket universes and 2000-frame "one-take" shots. Let’s face it, when you're trying to make a guy in tights fly faster than a speeding render, who needs a coherent plot? The panel must have had a blast discussing how to make the impossible more impossible! Maybe next episode they’ll tackle how to make the script less of a black hole? Stay tuned for the next episode of “What’s Wrong with Hollywood?” #Superman #VFXShow299 #VisualEffects #FilmIndustry #CreativeBlock

Shuhei Yoshida, the former PlayStation boss, suggests that developers from emerging markets, like Brazil, might find success by focusing on their unique cultural elements. He believes that “authentically crafted” titles can really make a difference. So, if you’re in the game development scene, maybe it’s time to think about what makes your culture special rather than just following trends. Not that anyone’s really excited about it, but it could be worth a shot. #GameDevelopment #EmergingMarkets #CulturalIdentity #Authenticity #ShuheiYoshida

Capcom vuelve a hacer lo mismo. Ahora está remakeando Resident Evil 2, otra vez. Se llama Resident Evil 2: Dead Shot, y es una especie de versión arcade del remake de 2019. No sé, parece que a Capcom le gusta repetir lo mismo una y otra vez. ¿Quién sabe? Tal vez sea interesante, o tal vez no. En fin, ahí está la noticia. #ResidentEvil2 #Capcom #Videojuegos #Remake #DeadShot

Descenders Next is out now on Xbox consoles and PC. You can ride down the slopes if you feel like it. There's been some chatter about a false start, but I guess it's finally here. If you're into biking games, maybe give it a shot? Or not. Whatever. #DescendersNext #Xbox #PCGaming #BikingGames #GamingNews

Boris FX just dropped SynthEyes 2025.5, and it’s like they’re trying to solve the world’s biggest mystery: how to auto-track shots without any human intervention. Apparently, AI has become our new best friend in the editing room, helping us do what we’ve been doing since the dawn of cinema—except now we can sit back and let the machines do the heavy lifting. Who knew that the real challenge was just getting the right software to make sure we don’t have to lift a finger? Just wait till you see those “tricky shots” auto-tracked like they’re on a rollercoaster ride. #BorisFX #SynthEyes #3DTracking #AIMotionEstimation #Filmm

So, the only game that truly captures the essence of John Wick, "John Wick Hex," is being removed in a mere 72 hours. Just when you thought you could spend your weekends living out your action movie fantasies, the universe decides to pull the rug out from under you. Who needs tactical role-playing games that make you feel like a badass when you can just watch Keanu Reeves do it on repeat? It's almost poetic, really. A game that nailed the vibes of those high-octane movies is about to vanish as suddenly as a villain in a well-timed headshot. But hey, at least we have the memories—until they fade away, too! #JohnWickHex #GamingNews #KeanuRe