Using the Train Simulator series as a case study, Dovetail’s Rob O’Farrell details how to make a simulator
Read More »The art of making simulation games
The popularity of simulation games has grown dramatically during the past few years, but how can developers adapt to this opportunity?
Read More »Dovetail Games to expand beyond Train Simulator with fishing sim
Dovetail Games, the creator of Train Simulator, is to expand into new segments with a fishing simulation title. Former EA execs Rob O’Farrell and Chris Roberts are leading the development of Dovetail Games Fishing, which will allow budding fishermen to utilise a ‘Total Cast Control’ mechanism to find, attract, catch …
Read More »FIFA 14 predicts German victory at Brazil World Cup
Germany will win the 2014 World Cup, if EA’s licensed PS3 and Xbox 360 World Cup game is anything to go by. EA simulated the entire tournament in 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil, which saw the Germans topple hosts Brazil 2-1 in extra time in the final. Even more astonishingly, …
Read More »Unreal Engine 3 licensed for US army
Intelligent Decisions opts for UE3 to improve simulation technology
Read More »Microsoft Flight lands on Steam
Microsoft has ditched Games for Windows Live exclusivity for its free-to-play Flight game, which has just arrived on Steam. The downloadable PC title – which uses a microtransactions payment model – launched on February 29th exclusively on Games for Windows Live. Now it’s available on Steam for free, including several …
Read More »Brain in a Jar gets EU rights for Indy 500 sim
British racing sim company to expand into European market
Read More »Katy Perry teams up with The Sims
EA has announced a collaboration with Katy Perry which will see the music star appear in future DLC and ad campaigns. The publisher says Perry will work closely with The Sims Studio to help create in-game accessories, clothing, hairstyles and furniture. She will also appear in TV ads, online promotions …
Read More »Excalibur’s secret PC success
When you think of a Top Ten PC game, the likes of StarCraft II, World of Warcraft, The Sims and Football Manager probably spring to mind. You certainly don’t think of Farming Simulator 2011. But this quirky little niche game not only raced into sixth place in the PC Top Ten, it …
Read More »Worldweaver unveils updated DX Studio platform
GDC 09: Version 3.1 due for release in early May
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