Polymorphism is a key component to object-oriented programming (OOP). OOP is a popular design choice in software development. Because OOP is frequently used, it is vital that you are familiar with the concept of polymorphism.
Unreal Engine 4 (UE4) is a powerful game engine written in C++. You are limiting what you can do in UE4 if you do not learn any C++. Knowing about core concepts to C++ such as inheritance will benefit you whether you are a programmer or designer.
Virtual Reality (VR) brings many possibilities. You can explore massive lands, fly in a spaceship, experience what it is like to be in someone else’s shoes, and more. With all the new possibilities, there need to be some ways to handle interactions with the user. The way how we currently […]
The Vive tracker has been available to developers for a few months now, but there has not been much development with them. The Vive tracker targets accessories makers more than game developers. However, for there to be tracker support developers must integrate it into their VR experiences. The problem is […]
Virtual Reality (VR) has been around for a while, but it is not until recently did it take off. Many are unaware of the technology until it has gone more mainstream. Maybe you want to get into VR development, experience VR, or both.
Motion controllers are essential to virtual reality (VR). They allow you to communicate to the VR world in a simple and natural way. This easy form of communication enhances the VR experience such as making you feel more immersed.
A HUD (head-up display) offers a simple way to communicate and interact in a video game. UE4 (Unreal Engine 4) offers a way to create HUDs through their UMG (Unreal Motion Graphics) system. However, when it comes to Virtual Reality (VR), HUDs need to work differently for it to be […]
Developing for Virtual Reality (VR) is a new and exciting challenge. Developers are faced with the challenges of the human biology, which was not too apparent in traditional games. A few dropped frames here and there might be forgiven, but not for VR. A few frame drops can make the […]
Developing for Virtual Reality (VR) is unlike any other type of software development. Not only do you need to be concerned with the development of the VR experience itself, you also need to make sure it will not make the user sick. If you create something amazing, but no one […]
