Learn how to create a realistic rain-on-glass material in Material Maker from CMZW's node setup.

Have a look: https://80.lv/articles/see-how-you-can-easily-make-rain-on-glass-in-material-maker

Digital artist ushika put Megumi Fushiguro from Jujutsu Kaisen in a gorgeous, detailed outfit inspired by Alice in Wonderland, created on an iPad.

Check out this dark twist on the rabbit: https://80.lv/articles/intricate-megumi-fushiguro-sculpt-inspired-by-alice-in-wonderland-crafted-in-3d

MOTORSLICE, a parkour game inspired by the 2008 Prince of Persia and Mirror's Edge, developed by Regular Studio, recouped its development investment within the first launch hours.

The game was created by a team of two developers: https://80.lv/articles/parkour-game-motorslice-recoups-its-investment-within-hours-of-launch

Create beautiful pine trees with the new version of Rei's Stylized Tree Asset Generator for Blender.

Enjoy the 25% discount: https://80.lv/articles/stylized-tree-asset-generator-for-blender-can-now-create-pine-trees

Game Developer and Technical Artist passivestar showcased how emissive decals can be used as an alternative to traditional lighting in 3D scenes.

More from the artist: https://80.lv/articles/check-out-how-emissive-decals-can-simulate-lighting-in-3d-scenes

Nintendo's new Star Fox game for Switch 2 lets players use AR character avatars and filters to change their appearance.

Watch the Star Fox Direct: https://80.lv/articles/nintendo-s-new-star-fox-game-lets-players-use-ar-character-avatars

Check out Harry Heath’s 3D modeling software-inspired lattice modifier for Unity that lets you easily deform static and skinned objects, making it simple to create complex animations.

Details: https://80.lv/articles/lattice-modifier-for-unity-released/

Sony's financial report for Q4 FY2025 reveals that Bungie cost it $767 million. 16 million PlayStation 5 units were sold that year, bringing the total to 93.7 million.

Learn more about the revenue: https://80.lv/articles/sony-s-q4-fy25-financial-report-shows-it-selling-1-5-million-playstation-5-units-losing-usd767-million-over-bungie1

Here's a side-by-side of the viewport and final render for this surreal space environment made in Blender by vfxbyfarkas.

More space-themed projects: https://80.lv/articles/viewport-vs-final-render-of-cosmic-surreal-scene

Speed up your JRPG creation with this Unity framework by RetroGig, built around classic SNES/PSX-style systems.

Limited-time 50% discount available: https://80.lv/articles/unity-based-tool-for-jrpg-game-development

Tribute Games joined us to discuss Scott Pilgrim EX, covering its pixel art style, the approach to animation and combat consistency, how the team collaborates, and the challenges faced during development.

Read: https://80.lv/articles/scott-pilgrim-ex-tribute-games-on-pixel-art-pipeline-animation-and-collaborative-work

Francesco Furneri returned to 80 Level to discuss the evolution of Redwood, including new environments, cinematics, the main character's role, rendering, and UI design.

Dive in: https://80.lv/articles/creating-cinematic-opening-for-narrative-driven-mystery-thriller-game-in-ue5

Sony says "AI will unleash the creativity of our studios," but wants humans to "remain at the center," explaining that AI-assisted tools and workflows are being used across studios.

Read more: https://80.lv/articles/sony-says-ai-will-unleash-the-creativity-of-our-studios-while-humans-remain-at-the-center

Konstantin Kusakin spoke about the workflow behind the Elven Herbalist's Backpack project.

He shared how he sculpted the crystal and the sword and explained how he textured the leather: https://80.lv/articles/how-to-sculpt-and-texture-a-semi-realistic-herbalist-backpack

Check out Age of Barbarians Chronicles, a brutal action RPG rooted in classic sword-and-sorcery. Live the bloody adventures of barbarians, amazons, and sorcerers as you battle the insane Sorcerer Gods, rulers of the prehistoric world of Atlan.

Play now: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1753500/Age_of_Barbarians_Chronicles

This Godot game by Moleman Studios looks really fun and clever, with its low-poly aesthetic and fast-paced gameplay.

It's a racing...platformer? -- https://80.lv/articles/this-low-poly-godot-game-is-a-wild-looking-car-based-platformer

The studio behind EVE Online has officially rebranded from CCP Games to Fenris Creations and announced an AI research partnership with Google DeepMind.

Read more: https://80.lv/articles/eve-online-studio-goes-indie-in-new-era-rebrand-with-google-deepmind-ai-partnership

In this first-person psychological horror game called Bloodmoored, you'll have to restore an old factory with a dark history that's full of ghosts and unsettling spirits.

See more: https://80.lv/articles/this-unsettling-psychological-horror-game-is-full-of-ghosts-and-terrifying-spirits

This original character by Leandre TEKO is the beautiful and enchanting Naisra, created with Photoshop, After Effects, and Premiere, and animated in Spine 2D.

Check out the process: https://80.lv/articles/this-beautiful-and-enchanting-character-is-an-original-creation-animated-in-spine-2d