Netflix’s Venture into Gaming and Transmedia Storytelling
Netflix is one of the world’s most significant streaming applications, offering a wide range of content that hundreds of millions of people enjoy. After focusing on cinema and media for over a decade, Netflix has begun to enter the gaming industry. Many of Netflix’s games are based on their popular series, such as Stranger Things, […]
What We Learned from Apple’s WWDC 2023 Game Development Sessions
Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2023 was held online from June 6 to 9, and it was packed with exciting announcements, updates, and insights for game developers. From the new macOS Sonoma to the improved Metal framework, Apple showcased how its platforms and technologies can help game developers create amazing games for Mac, iPhone, iPad, […]
Exploring Meta Quest 3’s Impact on Game Development
In an era where the boundaries between virtual and reality are blurring, an innovative concept is taking center stage: the metaverse. This interconnected digital realm promises to reshape how we engage with technology, entertainment, and each other. From interconnected virtual worlds to shared economies, the metaverse is revolutionizing the way we interact, socialize, and play. […]
Unlocking the Metaverse’s Potential Using Unreal Engine
Crucible, a metaverse company creating essential game developer tools, has unveiled its Emergence software development kit (SDK) tailored for Unreal Engine. With this tool, developers can quickly build immersive digital experiences with various features, such as interoperable avatars, easy-to-use smart contracts, on-chain inventory services, and integrated wallets. This move is a testament to the enduring […]
Apple Vision Pro will have Unity’s game development Tool
Recently, Apple unveiled the Apple Vision Pro, a revolutionary spatial computer that combines augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) in one headset. It allows users to experience an infinite canvas for apps that scale beyond traditional display with immersive and interactive 3D environments and overlay digital content onto the real world. The device is […]
Wearable Technology’s Influence on Game Development
In the current era of technological advancement, there are undoubtedly many technological innovations emerging. One of them is wearable technology. Wearable technology brings many innovations and benefits across various industries. For example, in the sports industry, wearable technology enables individuals to track their fitness progress, receive real-time feedback, and access personalized insights to stay motivated […]
Beyond Reality: XR Technology’s Impact on Gaming
What is XR? Extended Reality (XR) is a groundbreaking technology revolutionizing the gaming industry by bridging the gap between the real world and the digital realm. At its core, XR creates an experience where players find themselves in a world where the boundaries between physical reality and digital fiction become indistinguishable. With Virtual Reality (VR), […]
Life At Agate: Embracing Our Company’s Culture
Have you ever wondered how a masterpiece is created by a group of diverse crews? It’s not only because of their individual skills but also their ability to collaborate and unite their efforts, resulting in greatly executed work. But how is it possible? At Agate, we believe our company culture plays a pivotal role in […]
AI in Gaming: Benefits and Potential Opportunities
If you look deep down at how video games are developed, AI in gaming has always been around since the arcade days. Since the 1980s, games like Pacman used AI to control the ghosts/enemies that chase the player around the screen. However, AI has evolved a lot since then, and now it can also help […]
Breaking the Barriers: Augmented Reality in Gaming
“Bringing games to life.” What comes to your mind when you hear that phrase? Nowadays, it can be interpreted in at least two ways. First, it just how traditionally refers to the creation of games and how games are brought to life by being delivered to be played all around the world. But second, it […]
