Ray tracing is a rendering technique that simulates the physical behavior of light to produce incredibly realistic lighting, shadows, and reflections. Once reserved for offline rendering in film production, real-time ray tracing is now possible in games, thanks to advances in GPU technology from NVIDIA and AMD—and modern game engines are embracing it. Unreal Engine…
Cloud-based game development is a rapidly evolving frontier, promising new levels of collaboration, scalability, and flexibility. Instead of relying solely on local machines and software installations, developers are increasingly turning to cloud platforms for coding, testing, building, and even asset creation. Cloud tools benefit both indie teams and large studios by offering: Examples of cloud-based…
Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) are reshaping how players interact with digital content. Game software now needs to support immersive technologies, from head tracking and gesture control to environmental scanning and spatial audio. Integrating VR/AR features into games requires specialized engines, SDKs, and design considerations. Unity is a top choice for VR and…
Middleware in game development refers to third-party software that bridges the gap between a game engine and specific features—such as physics, audio, AI, or networking. Middleware tools are designed to handle complex systems so developers don’t need to build everything from scratch, saving time and resources. Some well-known middleware examples include: These tools can be…
Mobile gaming is the largest segment of the video game market, with billions of active users across Android and iOS. Developing a mobile game requires tools that are optimized for performance, input variety, device compatibility, and platform-specific publishing. Thankfully, several powerful game development platforms cater specifically to these needs. Unity is arguably the most popular…