In this article, we’ll be exploring Goxel – a Voxel editor that’s both open source and free to use. Whether you’re on Linux, Mac, Windows, Android, iOS, or even your web browser, you can access Voxel. Furthermore, Goxel is available for download on GitHub under the GPL v 3 license in source code format. If…
Initially a commercial synthesizer by Vember Audio, Surge XT is now a free and open source software. It is compatible with Mac, Windows, and Linux and can be accessed as a VST3 module or an AU on Mac. Recently, Surge was redeveloped using the JUCE framework and has been updated with additional features. Surge is…
Magio, an add-on for Unity that enables the creation of interactive spells, is currently featured in the Unity New Year Mega Bundles. Magio is part of the Daring Bundle and Roaring Bundle available on the Unity Asset Store. Magio offers six performance-optimized procedural effects and three high-quality variants that cater to games with high visual…
NunuStudio is an open source 3D game engine that utilizes the Three.js framework (tutorial-lite available here) and is free to use. It includes a comprehensive editor that can be accessed locally or remotely via web browser. NunuStudio boasts several features, including:
Today, we’re revisiting the RPG IN A BOX game engine, which we last explored in 2019. RPG In A Box is a comprehensive game engine that allows you to create voxel graphics-based RPG games. The engine includes all the necessary tools, such as graphics and animation tools, sound effects generation tools, and more. It also…
Flowlab is a game engine that operates within a web browser and provides a comprehensive toolkit for crafting games for desktop, mobile, and web platforms. Its user-friendly visual interface utilizes graph-based programming logic, and it comes equipped with a full suite of level editing tools, sprite and animation creation features, and more. Flowlab boasts the…
OpenToonz is a free and open source animation software that has been in existence under a number of different names for almost 30 years. OpenToonz is battle tested in production environments including the infamous Studio Ghibli (Princess Mononoke, Howl’s Moving Castle, etc.) and Rough Draft Studio (Futurama, etc.). OpenToonz was first released publicly on IRIX…
Back in 2018, we initially explored the Orx data-driven C/C++ based game development framework. However, in this article, we will take another look at this distinctive framework, which has recently released version 1.13. This latest release includes over 70 updates and new features. Notably, it has added a new SoundSystem plugin based on MiniAudio, which…
The recently released version 2022 of 3D Coat, a popular 3D application used for sculpting, polygonal modelling, UVmapping, retopology, rendering and more, boasts several new features. These include faster voxel and surface sculpting, improved autoretopo, addition of a new voxel brush engine, new alphas collection, new core API and improved node system for shaders, bevel…
EmberGEN, a tool for creating smoke, cloud, and flame effects through real-time fluid simulation, was introduced in June 2020. Since then, it has undergone multiple updates and added features. Developed using the ODIN programming language, EmberGEN is solely available for Windows users. The tool provides a range of features including real-time simulations utilizing GPU, importing…
