tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79704994171867222242024-03-13T20:50:09.475+08:00Fun and Game Development"In every task that must be done there is an element of fun. You find the fun and snap! The job's a game." ~Mary PoppinsAlvinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03306309016724781558noreply@blogger.comBlogger91125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970499417186722224.post-14003979507698607562010-11-22T11:57:00.002+08:002010-11-22T11:58:13.561+08:00Free SG Gamefest Students' DayGo <a href="http://www.asiaevents.com.sg/SGF-developer/registration.html">register </a>online to express your interest.<br /><br />More details of the event <a href="http://www.asiaevents.com.sg/SGF-developer/index.html">here</a>.Alvinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03306309016724781558noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970499417186722224.post-71365208202054398812010-10-17T09:06:00.003+08:002010-10-19T09:13:47.044+08:00Galaxy Bunnies for Windows Phone 7 (WP7) V1.2 Published on Windows Phone Marketplace!<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7WMt9PfOvz8/TLzwrfJcH8I/AAAAAAAAAEc/jolS2BvNEfA/s1600/Capture.PNG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 173px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 173px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529559072390258626" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7WMt9PfOvz8/TLzwrfJcH8I/AAAAAAAAAEc/jolS2BvNEfA/s320/Capture.PNG" /></a><br /><div>Familia Games' first Windows Phone 7 Game (or toy) has been published to the Windows Phone Marketplace! This has been updated to V1.2 recently with the following updates:</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>1. Respects the user's Windows Media Player status. If user was listening / watching Media, it'd stop the media on starting the app, and resume the media on exit.</div><br /><div>2. Updated credits with Easter Eggs. (Poke around the page to find out!)</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>If you have a Zune account use this <a href="http://social.zune.net/redirect?type=phoneApp&id=bb7ec022-dfd5-df11-a844-00237de2db9e">link</a>.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div>Alvinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03306309016724781558noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970499417186722224.post-8829554444026805402010-07-29T10:43:00.003+08:002010-07-29T10:52:25.175+08:00Xbox 360 Game Development Workshop 16 Aug - 15 Sept 2010Want to learn more about how to build games for the Xbox 360?<br /><br /><br />Here's a chance to get hands-on experience to program, build and deploy your own Xbox 360 game in a 30-hour workshop I'll be conducting in August - September.<br /><br /><p>Find out more at <a href="http://www.cet.sp.edu.sg/">www.cet.sp.edu.sg</a> or email <a href="mailto:pace_marketing@sp.edu.sg">pace_marketing@sp.edu.sg</a>.<br />Here's the print-ad that went out on yesterday, 28 July 2010.</p><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 237px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499155043570974530" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7WMt9PfOvz8/TFDsYFjYf0I/AAAAAAAAAEM/L1XbRZZC61w/s320/TD12X5c(16.2)bw28Jul-2+-+Alicia+26+July+2010.jpg" />Alvinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03306309016724781558noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970499417186722224.post-61136535618915743422010-04-21T21:48:00.004+08:002010-04-26T11:12:55.742+08:00Alan Wake talk at SP Auditorium, Monday 3 May 2010<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7WMt9PfOvz8/S9UEZnExF9I/AAAAAAAAAEE/rU63ue6EIBs/s1600/Student+invite+draft+v4.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464278560916182994" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7WMt9PfOvz8/S9UEZnExF9I/AAAAAAAAAEE/rU63ue6EIBs/s320/Student+invite+draft+v4.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7WMt9PfOvz8/S88DZpac4oI/AAAAAAAAAD8/Nd2savBcH8A/s1600/Student+invite+draft+v3.jpg"></a><br /><br /><div>Our friends from Microsoft Xbox 360 Singapore team have been working hard to bring in the developers from the upcoming Xbox 360 game, <a href="http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/a/alanwake/">Alan Wake</a>.<br /><br />If you're keen to meet a game developer in the flesh, <a href="http://tiny.cc/AlanWakeSP">register </a>online now!</div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div></div>Alvinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03306309016724781558noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970499417186722224.post-79610218715043501442010-04-09T08:55:00.001+08:002010-04-09T08:56:53.655+08:00Learning Challenge by Disney ResearchThere's a really interesting <a href="http://www.learningchallenge2010.com/index.html">competition </a>by Disney Research in conjuction with SIGGRAPH 2010.<br /><br />Check it out, and let me know if you're interested.Alvinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03306309016724781558noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970499417186722224.post-85436745460260380562010-03-23T14:08:00.003+08:002010-03-23T14:13:55.484+08:00Singapore Android Developer Challenge 2010<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7WMt9PfOvz8/S6hcGb2NANI/AAAAAAAAADs/eKgHXFdfHsU/s1600-h/competition.gif"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 218px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 231px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451708614556057810" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7WMt9PfOvz8/S6hcGb2NANI/AAAAAAAAADs/eKgHXFdfHsU/s320/competition.gif" /></a><br /><div>If you've ever wondered how to program for one of the coolest cutting edge technologies for touch-screen/accelerometer mobile phones, here's a chance for you to get knee deep and your fingers dirty.<br /><br />NTU and Motorola Singapore are hosting the 1st <a href="http://android.sce.ntu.edu.sg/competition.html">Singapore Android Developer Challenge</a>.<br /></div><div></div><div><br />Form a team and ask (very nicely) one of your lecturers to be a mentor.</div>Alvinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03306309016724781558noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970499417186722224.post-78037555221062182432010-03-19T00:56:00.002+08:002010-03-19T01:00:17.230+08:00National Infocomm Competition Launch 2010!<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7WMt9PfOvz8/S6Jb9iAegtI/AAAAAAAAADk/X-iKWmFk1pU/s1600-h/edm2.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 226px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450019611730674386" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7WMt9PfOvz8/S6Jb9iAegtI/AAAAAAAAADk/X-iKWmFk1pU/s320/edm2.jpg" /></a><br /><div>Prizes and goodies galore! Check out the <a href="http://www.infocommtalent.sg/events.aspx?eve=20100308530372702914#20100308530372702914">NIC website </a>or the attached pic for more info.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Remember to email to register!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div>Alvinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03306309016724781558noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970499417186722224.post-56274962089033320132010-02-19T13:58:00.003+08:002010-02-19T13:59:51.079+08:00Gambit Playtesting 2010GAMBIT labs in Singapore are looking for testers for their very cool games.<br /><br />Go <a href="http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?hl=en&formkey=dEFBSEttaUV6RkdqRmhjMDVibmk3Y0E6MA">register </a>for a chance to get a first look at the coolest games, some goodies, and some CCA points as well.<br /><br />Drop me a line here once you've registered!Alvinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03306309016724781558noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970499417186722224.post-31974390430206795602010-01-29T08:38:00.002+08:002010-01-29T08:40:40.577+08:00Tobe's Vertical Adventure ReleasedJust wanted to share the following game release that 3 of our DIT GD alumni worked on.<br /><br /><a href="http://tobesadventure.squarespace.com/">http://tobesadventure.squarespace.com/</a><br /><br />Credits : <a href="http://tobesadventure.squarespace.com/credits/">http://tobesadventure.squarespace.com/credits/</a><br /><br />Soh Yiheng, Ikhwan and Nicholas Sim worked on the title after their graduation while waiting for NSF enlistment.<br /><br />The company, Rayteoactive, was so impressed by their contribution that Raymond (founder) asked for internship and FYP collaborations.<br /><br />The game is available on Xbox LIVE Indie games channel - go get a trial and buy it!Alvinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03306309016724781558noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970499417186722224.post-83577352503786659152009-12-02T18:01:00.002+08:002009-12-02T18:03:12.496+08:00Gambit 2010 Opportunities Coming Up!Applications for <a href="http://gambit.mit.edu/joingame/index.php">GAMBIT 2010 </a>will be open in Jan 2010, but only for 15 days!<br /><br />Prepare in advance and let me know if you are dying to join!Alvinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03306309016724781558noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970499417186722224.post-73937159404388198382009-10-30T13:39:00.003+08:002009-10-30T13:41:13.206+08:00Tribe Studios looking for students or graduates to help in 2nd Life<p>Mr Jeremiah Seah is looking for some SP students or SP grads who can help out from now till mid Nov 2009 to develop some Second Life components.</p><p>If you're interested, drop a comment here, or email me direct.</p>Alvinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03306309016724781558noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970499417186722224.post-48298391568149175252009-10-14T11:32:00.003+08:002009-10-14T11:37:29.349+08:00Student Explorer Grant for games - up to S$50,000 fundingMIT has a call for a proposal out. Details as follows:<br /><br /><strong>Turn your ideas into a business venture!</strong><br /><br /><strong><u>Presented by the SMART Innovation Centre</u></strong><br /><br />Do you have an exciting game or web application? Do you want to be an entrepreneur? The Explorer Grant will assist individual students or groups of students explore further development and commercialization of innovative games and web applications originated by them. The Explorer Grant will provide up to S$50,000 in funding to develop commercial prototypes, evaluate go-to-market strategies so that your game or web application can be licensed to an existing company or form the basis of a start-up company.<br /><br />The Explorer Grant recipients will also be provided with business expertise, guidance on intellectual property, and networking opportunities with the Singapore and international venture capital community.<br /><br /><strong><u>Important Dates</u></strong><br /><ul><li>14 September 2009: Grant submission opens </li><li>30 October 2009: Grant closes, 5pm (Singapore time) </li><li>30 January 2010: Award Grant </li></ul><p><br /><strong><u>Eligibility<br /></u></strong>Full time undergraduate or graduate students at:<br /></p><ul><li>Massachusetts Institute of Technology </li><li>Nanyang Technological University </li><li>National University of Singapore </li><li>Singapore Management University </li><li>Nanyang Polytechnic </li><li>Ngee Ann Polytechnic </li><li>Republic Polytechnic </li><li>Singapore Polytechnic </li><li>Temasek Polytechnic </li><li>Other Singapore institutes and recent graduates can be considered </li></ul><p>You must identify a faculty member at your institute to act as a Faculty Mentor.<br /></p><p>You can work in student teams or individuals. If working as a team, a team leader must be identified. Teams from multiple institutes/universities can be formed.<br /></p><p><strong><u>Submission Process<br /></u></strong>The proposal must be submitted electronically to explorergrants@smart.mit.edu by <strong>30th October, 2009, 5pm, Singapore time. </strong></p><strong><p><br /></strong></p>Grant application form is available at <a href="http://web.mit.edu/smart/explorer">http://web.mit.edu/smart/explorer</a> <p>For inquiries about the grant program, contact Howard Califano at <a href="mailto:howard.califano@smart.mit.edu">howard.califano@smart.mit.edu</a> or visit our website at <a href="http://web.mit.edu/smart/innovationcentre">http://web.mit.edu/smart/innovationcentre</a> for more information. </p>Alvinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03306309016724781558noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970499417186722224.post-40125841560029424162009-09-14T16:30:00.001+08:002009-10-14T16:35:18.074+08:00QA Tester Positions Open at MIT Gambit Game Lab<p>MIT Gambit Game Lab is looking for game testers, with goodies to boot! Let me know if you're involved and you might even get CCA points for it!</p><p>The Singapore-MIT Gambit Game Lab is a collaboration between the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the government of Singapore. </p><p>Singapore-MIT Gambit Game Lab is inviting students to be Quality Assurance testers for their games. These testing sessions would help expose students to the development processes of the game industry, and give them valuable feedback on how to improve their games. All students selected for the sessions will receive tokens of appreciation, which include movie tickets and other vouchers. </p><p>Students can register for the game testing sessions at <a href="http://tiny.cc/gambitplaytesting" target="_blank">http://tiny.cc/gambitplaytesting</a>. </p>Alvinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03306309016724781558noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970499417186722224.post-89487249509988901272009-07-23T22:49:00.000+08:002009-07-23T22:50:29.485+08:00DIT GD Graduate's work post-mortem on Game Developer Magazine's Career GuideIf you have time, take a look at<br /> <br /><a href="http://gamedeveloper.texterity.com/gamedeveloper/2009fall/" target="blank">http://gamedeveloper.texterity.com/gamedeveloper/2009fall/ </a><br /> <br />Game Developer Magazine's annual Career Guide has featured Law Kok Chung's teams' Akrasia, the game made during his attachment at MIT-Gambit labs in Boston, USA. See page 22 onwards.<br /> <br />You can download a copy for offline reading as well.Alvinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03306309016724781558noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970499417186722224.post-86719743387065579352009-05-21T22:47:00.003+08:002009-05-21T22:49:58.929+08:00Achievements Unlocked!Just yesterday during my XNA Game Studio class, a student asked me if we could include achievements in his Xbox 360 XNA game... yes, you know what he was thinking... 2 million gazillion gamer points!<br /><br />Unfortunately, no. That's not possible with community games... yet. :)<br /><br />That brought back fond memories of a <a href="http://armorgames.com/play/2893/achievement-unlocked">spoof of metagaming </a>late 2008.Alvinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03306309016724781558noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970499417186722224.post-67365824949728888082009-05-18T09:25:00.001+08:002009-05-18T09:26:28.576+08:00So, you wanna be a Game Designer?Read <a href="http://gamecareerguide.com/features/701/student_illusions_about_being_a_.php?page=1">this article </a>on what it takes to become a game designer in the real world.Alvinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03306309016724781558noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970499417186722224.post-12106294717646076452009-05-15T08:47:00.003+08:002009-05-15T08:49:32.778+08:00Article: Making a Better Community GameXbox LIVE Community Games are a great place for budding game developers to show their talents, but very often, their games fall short in sales.<br /><br />Ryan Langley's article on <a href="http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=23486">how to make our games better </a>is a must read for XNA developers.Alvinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03306309016724781558noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970499417186722224.post-53947622269792267162009-05-07T15:24:00.001+08:002009-05-07T15:25:28.625+08:00How to draw Transparent Objects?Someone asked me recently how to draw transparent 3D Objects in XNA.<br /><br />Shawn Hargreaves has a good blog <a href="http://blogs.msdn.com/shawnhar/archive/2009/02/18/depth-sorting-alpha-blended-objects.aspx">entry </a>that describes the different approaches you can take, and the steps to do so in XNA.Alvinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03306309016724781558noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970499417186722224.post-44150189094761289412009-04-30T22:58:00.001+08:002009-04-30T22:59:03.234+08:00Visual Factory Hiring Software Developers"Visual Factory Pte Ltd<br /><br />Interactive Digital Media - Software Developers (Engine Module) - 2 Positions<br /><br />Technical Skills:<br />• Highly proficient in C++ programming<br />• Sound knowledge of Object Oriented Technologies (Design & Implementation)<br />• Highly disciplined and able to write cross platform codes (including XP, Vista, Fedora & MAC OS)<br />• Sound knowledge of Gaming Technologies (including Graphics, AI, Physics & Camera Control)<br /><br />Soft Skills:<br />• Highly motivated<br />• Optimist & positive mindset<br />• Good communication & interpersonal skills<br /><br />Preference will be given to candidates with at least 2-3 years of working experience in Software Development & a sound knowledge & interest in computer graphics and game programming.<br /><br />Successful candidates can expect a rewarding & challenging career with our company, which is actively engaged in the Interactive Digital Media sector with an attractive annual compensation package up to S$36,000.<br /><br />Interested candidates can submit their resumes to the following email: recruit@visualfactory.com.sg"Alvinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03306309016724781558noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970499417186722224.post-20006707352354325602009-04-28T22:27:00.002+08:002009-04-28T22:29:57.564+08:00Force Feedback ClassXNA gives a good raw functionality for vibration on the controller, but here's a <a href="http://www.krissteele.net/blogdetails.aspx?id=153">cool class </a>for simulating force feedback.Alvinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03306309016724781558noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970499417186722224.post-17262194112189181192009-04-17T09:21:00.002+08:002009-04-17T09:25:15.534+08:00WSQ Diploma Courses in Digital Game Art or Programming from IDGT-NTU (IMI)<div><a href="http://www.idgt.org/">Institute of Digital Game Technology</a> (IDGT)-NTU (IMI) is offering WSQ Diploma Courses in Digital Game Art or Programming (1 Year).</div><div> </div><div>It aims to nurture a new generation of Asian game developers through customized professional training and R&D in advanced game technology.</div><div> </div><div>IDGT has two campuses, the Singapore campus within the Nanyang Technological University and its sister campus in the Shenzhen University, People’s Republic of China. </div><div> </div><div>These training courses are for fresh graduates to upgrade their skills and join computer and Video game industry which is a rapidly growing sector in Singapore.</div><div> </div><div>Overview of their Training Course:<br /></div><div>1.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Emphasis on teamwork and workplace communications between students from both programs. </div><div>2.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Opportunity to work on real world projects. </div><div>3.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Curriculum that is recognized for its standard and quality by WDA. </div><div>4.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>SPUR funding available for up to 90% of course fees. </div><div>5.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Monthly stipend of S$ 1000 during the course tenure (1 year). </div><div><br /></div><div>Please feel free to call J. Deepha, Marketing & Admin Executive - Institute of Digital Game Technology (IDGT) at 65137654 or email at deepha@tqglobal.com.sg for further discussion.</div>Alvinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03306309016724781558noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970499417186722224.post-4414497066610192382009-04-13T15:31:00.002+08:002009-04-13T15:34:15.690+08:00XNA Xbox LIVE Community Game Sales NumbersDuring the last GDC, some numbers from sales of Xbox LIVE Community Games were released.<br /><br />Check out the articles on <a href="http://www.gamerbytes.com/2009/03/gamerbyte_analysis_new_xna_dat.php">GamerBytes </a>and <a href="http://gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=22970">Gamasutra</a>. There's also a deeper <a href="http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=23037">analysis </a>on Gamasutra as well on how and why some games sell.Alvinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03306309016724781558noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970499417186722224.post-19815907130118451192009-03-27T18:31:00.001+08:002009-03-27T18:32:45.484+08:00DreamBuildPlay 2009It's coming again in April 2009! Get your coding gear on and get a Creator's Club License as well.<br /><br />DreamBuildPlay is the one coding competition for XNA you must not miss!<a href="http://dreambuildplay.com/"></a>Alvinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03306309016724781558noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970499417186722224.post-1619334731209967922009-03-27T09:07:00.002+08:002009-03-27T18:31:13.524+08:00XNA Game Studio 3.1 + Avatars!XNA Game Studio 3.1 is coming later this year. Along with it, cool features such as:<br /><br />Avatars - you'll be able to use player's avatars in the games you make; that's right, no more fumbling with FBX models.<br /><br />Video Playback - do I hear a YES out there?<br /><br />News <a href="http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=22877">released </a>from GDC 2009.Alvinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03306309016724781558noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970499417186722224.post-46912265765074791742009-03-19T23:04:00.001+08:002009-03-19T23:04:23.149+08:00DMIT Annual Dinner & Dance 2009Hey folks, the DMIT club has planned the Annual Dinner and Dance 2009 event on 20 Mar 2009 (Fri) at Orchard Hotel and would like to invite you to be attend the event.<br /><br />The event details are as follows:-<br /><br />Date: 20 Mar 2009 (Fri) That's tomorrow!<br />Time: 6:30 pm<br />Venue: Orchard Hotel<br />Attire: Formal Attire<br />Amount: $60<br /><br />Anyone going? Send me a message!Alvinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03306309016724781558noreply@blogger.com0