Video Games

ReplicaNet ReplicaNet- An object oriented C++ library that is engineered to help the developer of applications that require a stable and low maintenance middleware solution to networking. Quest Markup Language Quest Markup Language- Program for developing choose your own adventures with images, sounds, flags using an XML syntax. The Cycon Online Gaming (COG) Engine The Cycon Online Gaming (COG) Engine- An Open Source project aimed at simplifying the creation of online video games. Currently, games have a text-based interface, with photo-real… Scrolling Game Development Kit Scrolling Game Development Kit- Contains a 2D game engine for Win9x and DirectX, screenshots, and games for download as freeware. Yagga portal Yagga portal- An environment to write multi-player strategy game servers. Only turn based games are covered. It has its own miniOO language. It is free, written in Java and requir… Verge Verge- RPG creation system which supports 16 bit color, high resolutions, FLC/AVI playback, MOD/S3M/XM module music playback, .WAV playback, MIDI, HUGE maps, animated characters, … Afterworks Afterworks- Manufactures plugins for 3DS MAX. AfterBurn simulates realistic clouds, smoke, fog and explosions. Enlight fakes radiosity rendering efficiently, exports pre-illuminat… Legendary Tales Legendary Tales- A text-based gaming environment which gives anyone the ability to create or enjoy independent adventure modules set in any medieval setting. Quazal Quazal- Supplies cross-platform networking tools for creating multiplayer online games and contains evaluation versions of the tools for download, resources, and technical support. RAD Game Tools RAD Game Tools- Developer and publisher of the Bink video codec,the Miles Sound System, and Granny 3D, a toolkit for 3D game making. Build Your Own Net Dream (BYOND) Build Your Own Net Dream (BYOND)- A multi-player world building utility; allows you to create, host, and connect to text or graphical games, even web apps. Excellent for RPGs. Non… Explorations RPG System Explorations RPG System- An independent role playing game engine that features a powerful drag/drop map interface, which makes creating professional looking game maps easy. 3Dlabs 3Dlabs- A leading innovator and supplier of high end performance semiconductors, software and related technologies for accelerating 3D graphics on the PC. Polhemus Polhemus- A leading manufacturer of electromagnetic 3D measurement systems used for motion tracking and 3D digitization. Offers a full range of products. Ascension Ascension- Full line of motion trackers and sensors for virtual reality, entertainment, medical and biomechanical usage. Track humans, peripherals, and medical instruments in real… Okino Computer Graphics, Inc. Okino Computer Graphics, Inc.- Develops and markets a broad range of 3d rendering, visualization, 3d data translation/conversion and toolkit software: the NuGraf Rendering System,… Stagecast Creator Stagecast Creator- Create your own interactive games, stories, and worlds. Visual programming language makes it easy for anyone to learn. Gamestudio Gamestudio- A toolkit for creating interactive virtual world applications - especially, but not restricted to, computer games. The toolkit contains a map editor, an actor editor, … Immersion Corporation Immersion Corporation- Produces a wide range of products, including 3D Digitizing hardware, the MicroScribe-3D, and force feedback technology and hardware. Meta Motion Meta Motion- Worldwide distribution and sales of motion capture tools: Gypsy Motion Capture System, Kaydara Filmbox and Famous faces motion capture software, data gloves and face … Clickteam Clickteam- Creators of The Games Factory and Multimedia Fusion. Used worldwide for video game design and development by new and experienced amateur video game developers. Romero, John - Planet Romero Romero, John - Planet Romero- Personal site of the designer of Doom and Quake. Contain photos, information on his games, and news. Koster, Raph Koster, Raph- Contains gaming links, essays, talks, and book information. Dave Taylor Consulting Dave Taylor Consulting- Site of Carbon6 and former id designer Dave Taylor, offering game design and related consultancy services. Littlejohn, Randy Littlejohn, Randy- Includes a resume, links, and a page on UFOs. Fristrom, Jamie - GameDevBlog Fristrom, Jamie - GameDevBlog- Weblog covering game design, management, and coding by Treyarch designer and frequent Gamasutra contributor Fristrom. Bartle, Richard A. Bartle, Richard A.- MUD and SMS game designer, and author of "Desiging Virtual Worlds". Features MUD related writings, personal information and some browser based games. Robinett, Warren Robinett, Warren- Information on the man who designed Adventure for the Atari 2600. McGee, American McGee, American- Personal weblog of the Alice, Scrapland and former id designer. Also features a FAQ, links, and a forum. Warfield, Thomas - A Shareware Life Warfield, Thomas - A Shareware Life- Weblog and personal site covering game designer and the shareware industry from the designer of Pretty Good Solitaire. Crawford, Chris - Erasmatazz Crawford, Chris - Erasmatazz- articles on game design and some related software by the designer of Balance Of Power. Gilbert, Ron - Grumpy Gamer Gilbert, Ron - Grumpy Gamer- Personal page of Ron Gilbert, designer of Secret of Monkey Island. Miller, Scott - Game Matters Miller, Scott - Game Matters- Weblog discussing game design and the games industry. Silverman, Ken Silverman, Ken- Personal site of the man behind Duke Nukem 3D, Shadow Warrior, and Blood. Kikuta, Hiroki - Angel's Fear Kikuta, Hiroki - Angel's Fear- Contains news, profile, links, graphics and sounds. Adams, Ernest W. Adams, Ernest W.- Writing and design resources by game designer, author and frequent Gamasutra contributor Adams. Vivox Vivox- Provides integrated voice chat, video, Instant Messaging (IM) and presence. Game Design Studio Game Design Studio- Graphics and design documents. Hypervisual Hypervisual- Hypervisual designs and develops special games and entertainment applications. Its strongest points are the combination of sophisticated, high-end graphics with origi… Mobile Games Forum Mobile Games Forum- Annual forum for operators, publishers, developers, handset manufacturers and software providers. Speakers, programme, and FAQ. London, Hong Kong, and Seattle,… 7DFPS 7DFPS- International competition to develop a creative first-person shooter game in seven days. Lists the rules, how to participate, downloads of game submissions, and live stream… GameSoundCon GameSoundCon- Conference covering technical, creative and business aspects of video game sound design and music composition. Registration, FAQ, and guest speakers. IndieCade IndieCade- International festival of independent games in Los Angeles, California. Events, registration, how to submit games, and workshops in IndieXchange. Ludum Dare Ludum Dare- A regular, theme-based, accelerated game development event. Lists the rules, how to join, results, a blog, and a mailing list. Game Developers Conference Game Developers Conference- An event designed to inform and educate game industry professionals on online multiplayer games, mobile and next generation game technologies. Independent Games Festival Independent Games Festival- A festival to encourage growth and competition between independent game developers. It is held at the Game Developer Conference and open to anyone who … All-Reviews.com - Xena: Warrior Princess All-Reviews.com - Xena: Warrior Princess- Review of the video game. GameCritics.com GameCritics.com- Review includes screenshots and a second opinion. GZ Reviews: Way of The Warrior GZ Reviews: Way of The Warrior- Presents a summary from four reviewers. Coming Soon Magazine: Way of the Warrior - 3DO Review Coming Soon Magazine: Way of the Warrior - 3DO Review- Offers a brief review.