Exciting GameMaker News from YoYo Games

kristielAll Topics, Game Design

Exciting GameMaker News from YoYo Games

We have some exciting news to share from YoYo Games. Before we get into that a quick refresher for those who need it. GameMaker Studio 2 is an easy to use,  2D game-making tool. Its Drag and Drop (DnD) system allows users to create games in minutes before having to write any code. Studica is excited to offer it to … Read More

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The Link Between Game Design & Student Engagement

kristielAll Topics, Game Design

The Link Between Game Design & Student Engagement

Using game design to teach coding challenges students to cooperatively solve problems and explore their creativity. It strengthens the bonds between the teacher and their students while improving performance across all STE(A)M subjects. In fact, games are increasingly used as an introductory tool for programming. Learning how to code is an essential skill for future generations. As an educator, how … Read More

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ZBrush 2020 Empowers Artists Like Never Before

kristielAll Topics, New Releases

ZBrush 2020 Empowers Artists Like Never Before

Pixologic has just announced ZBrush 2020. That means that ZBrush, an all-in-one digital sculpting solution specifically created for the pursuit of art, has gotten even better. Impressive considering it is already setting the standard for digital sculpting and painting. ZBrush is used by artists of all kinds like film studios, game developers, jewelry designers, illustrators, toy & collectible makers, automotive … Read More

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August Schedule of Webinars for Educators

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August Schedule of Webinars for Educators

August is here and we have a great line-up of webinars for educators designed to help you get a jump start on the fall.  Find project-based learning tools that include standards-based curricula, explore digital resources to support English learners, bring robotics competitions and standards-focused curriculum, and more. Studica is always researching the latest technologies to find options that will help … Read More

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GameMaker for Education Now Available at Studica

kristielAll Topics, Game Design

GameMaker for Education Now Available at Studica

GameMaker Studio 2 licenses for schools, colleges, and universities are now available at Studica. We have chosen to offer this 2D game engine because it is the perfect tool for teaching students about programming and how to make games. YoYo Games is the home of GameMaker, the fastest and friendliest cross-platform game development technology available. We are proud to partner with … Read More

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ZBrush 2019.1: Here’s What You Need to Know

kristielAll Topics, New Releases

ZBrush 2019.1: Here's What You Need to Know

We have big news for our ZBrush users! Pixologic has recently released ZBrush 2019.1. They recommend all users upgrade as soon as possible. This is a free update for all registered users. In this brief article, we will advise you as to how you can access this new release and what it offers. Bridging the gap between 2D and 3D … Read More

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ZBrush 2019, Driving Creativity to New Dimensions

kristielAll Topics, New Releases

ZBrush 2019, Driving Creativity to New Dimensions

ZBrush, from Pixologic, sets industry standards for digital sculpting. With a variety of features, you can utilize customizable brushes to texture, paint, and shape virtual clay in a real-time environment. ZBrush allows you to effortlessly bridge the gap between 2D and 3D. It is the same tool used by game developers, film studios, illustrator, aviation/automotive designers, jewelry designers, illustrators, and artists … Read More

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ZBrush 2018 Makes 3D More Fun Than Ever

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ZBrush 2018 Makes 3D More Fun Than Ever

Pixologic has set the standard of what the 3D industry expects from a digital sculpting and painting tool with ZBrush. It effortlessly bridges the gap between 2D and 3D. This powerful application is used in many award-winning films and video games. Plus, it is also widely used in a variety of other industries. From 3d printing and scientific visualization to vehicle design … Read More

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Harmony 15 Breaks Barrier Between Vector and Bitmap

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Toon Boom Harmony 15 Breaks Barrier Between Vector and Bitmap

In creating films, television, and web series, Harmony is the most complete and efficient solution for animation production. Toon Boom animation software is the most popular in the world. In fact, it is used to create over 75% of the 2D content produced globally. Companies such as Walt Disney Animation, Warner Bros., Cartoon Network, DreamWorks Animation, and Universal Studios use … Read More

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Game Dev Tutorial: How to Play a Video in Unity 2017

Mark PhilippTutorial, Unity Game Development

Game Dev Tutorial: How to Play a Video in Unity 2017

Sometimes, being able to play a video file in your game is something that needs to be done. Fortunately, Unity provides a component and some libraries to help you do just that. In this post, I will talk about the Video Player component and some of the requirements you need to meet so that Unity can play your video in-game. What … Read More

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