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Art Asset Overview #12

April 25th, 2011

This week for Overgrowth (which you can preorder here) I finished the "sphere" crete set and started doing concept art for a new arena set. I also have been working on a physical sculpture to help expand my modeling skills. Finally, there is a little something extra on account of the holiday! Be sure to watch it in HD! Expect ...

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Half-done mocap retargeting video

April 23rd, 2011

I recently posted some videos of half-done character physics and character skinning in order to share some of crazy sights I see while working on animation technology. Here's another video showing some early attempts at motion capture retargeting, which is the process of taking an animation created for one character and applying it to another character: Be sure to ...

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Frozenbyte releases Shadowgrounds source code

April 22nd, 2011

The Humble Frozenbyte Bundle has just broken $700,000 in sales with Notch and Garry Newman dominating the top contributor board. Keeping the Humble Bundle tradition alive, Frozenbyte has just released the source code for its classic, top-down, space marines vs. aliens shooters, Shadowgrounds and Shadowgrounds Survivor. Anyone who has purchased the bundle, can now download the source files from ...

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Overgrowth a127 video changelog

April 19th, 2011

Here is the new weekly Overgrowth alpha video! This week I demonstrate various new features, including locational falling damage, new Muay Thai strikes, and slippery ice. Don't forget that you can help support us, try out our weekly alphas (such as the one in the video), and chat with other preorderers in the Secret Preorder Forum by preordering Overgrowth ...

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Help needed with Overgrowth Volunteer Orchestra

April 16th, 2011

This is a guest post by Mikko Tarmia, composer of the Overgrowth soundtrack. The Overgrowth Orchestra is a volunteer group that will be recording an 8-minute "theme and variation" of the Overgrowth main theme. We are looking for new players so we can finally finish the project. The arrangement itself has been completed for few months already, and we have ...

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Introducing The Humble Frozenbyte Bundle

April 12th, 2011

Jeff and I have been quite busy working on the latest Humble Bundle project. Introducing ... Last year, Humble Bundles raised over $1 million for the EFF and Child's Play Charity. We are very proud to bring you the latest installment! Be sure to watch it in HD! The Humble Frozenbyte Bundle comes with three Frozenbyte games: Trine, Shadowgrounds and ...

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Overgrowth a126 video changelog

April 12th, 2011

Here is the new weekly Overgrowth alpha video! This week I demonstrate the new animations for standing up from a fall, as well as some new ways to accidentally knock yourself out. Don't forget that you can help support us, try out our weekly alphas (such as the one in the video), and chat with other preorderers in the ...

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