Age of Empires: Definitive Edition Closed Beta
Finally got access. Since there is an NDA associated with this, I won't be able to cover anything regarding the game. I will be logging my thoughts and impressions for…
Devilian – importing the character models into Blender
As part of the post-mortem article that I am in the process of drafting (which will cover all of the things that are now posted across multiple entries on this…
My thoughts on Trion Worlds RIFT Prime
http://www.trionworlds.com/rift/en/2018/01/18/2018-rift-on/ Our goal for RIFT Prime is to provide the experience that many of you have requested: no lockboxes, a significantly reduced store with more of the current store-based items…
Devilian – “Solution” for Windows 10 build 1709 launch Issue
This is an alternative "solution" that I've been providing to those who really want to be able to play the game before it closes on March 5th. It's the…
PUBG Corp expanding its offices + related Devilian info
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2018-01-23-new-amsterdam-office-to-kick-off-2018-expansion-of-pubg-corp PUBG Corporation CEO Chang Han Kim was interviewed recently regarding PUBG's (PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds) rapid success on Steam and Xbox One. Prior to PUBG Corp (when it was known as…
Devilian – How does one deal with the impending closure?
With the game servers coming to a close several weeks from now, it is always interesting to see how other players are dealing with it. One of my former guildmates…
Trion announces sunset of Devilian
http://www.trionworlds.com/devilian/en/2018/01/19/devilian-sunset-march-5th/ While this was eventually expected (given the lack of any updates following the open letter I posted back in November), this announcement is still a bittersweet moment knowing there…
YouTube Partner Program changes will screw over smaller creators
https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/72851 On January 16, 2018, we announced new eligibility requirements for the YouTube Partner Program. Once a channel reaches 4,000 watch hours in the previous 12 months and 1,000 subscribers…