Game Lagginess

Here's an interesting link regarding how to improve "lag" or dropped frames in games.

http://cowboyprogramming.com/2008/05/27/programming-responsiveness/

XNA Role-Playing Game Starter Kit

Final Fantasy fans rejoice! Those interested in creating RPGs can reference the XNA Role-Playing Starter Kit released recently on Creator's Club.



This is a 2D RPG with a tile engine, developed by India based Dhruva Interactive.

To begin, try out the tutorial in adding your own quest to the game.

XNA Radio Broadcasts

Scott Lim and I got interviewed by Michael Tan from Mediacorp regarding the Console Game Dev module and GD in general in Singapore.

Here are the links for the podcasts:

XNA Part 1

XNA Part 2

We're on the news!

The local press had a field day yesterday at our GDC (Game Development Centre), T2021A.

Here're some reports that's appeared so far...


The event yesterday was also covered by GameAxis.
http://www.gameaxis.com/home/?blog=2175

Straits Times.com
http://www.straitstimes.com/Video+News/Singapore/STIVodcast_4077.html?

ChannelNewsAsia
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/343475/1/.html

You may like to click away after the first minute or so into the st.com video. :)

Ubisoft opens in Singapore

Some of you may recall Ubisoft dropping by sometime late 2007, and some even contributed to the showreel we sent to them.

Congratulations! It looks like we all played a role, maybe small, to the better of the GD industry and future in Singapore.

Here's a link to the news release.

Game Programming Tests

Those of you who think they're up to the job for Software Engineer posts or the like may find that the recent article at Game Career Guide on Game Programming Tests might just be what you're looking for.

Imagine Cup 2008 Important Dates!

There are at least 5 teams this year from the GD option that's going for the Imagine Cup 2008, so it looks like good news!

Just for posterity sake, here are the important dates for reference...

August 25, 2007 Registration Opens
September 1, 2007 Competition Begins
February 1, 2008Round 1 Closes
February 22, 2008 Round 2 Begins
May 2, 2008 Round 2 Closes
May 23, 2008 Worldwide Finalists and Top 20 Teams Announced
July 3-8, 2008 Finals in France