Featured Blog | VFX as game design tools: The ludology of VFX in God of War: Ragnarok and Halo Infinite

Introduction Visual effects in games command our attention through spectacular visuals. Stunning arrays of spells, explosions, and more can evoke visceral emotion and tactility in a digital landscape. Under the hood these real-time visual effects refer to a wide umbrella of techniques and methods, ranging from particle systems to shaders to volumetrics, all used to … Read more

Halo Infinite Co-Developer Skybox Labs Lays Off 25 People

Halo Infinite Developer Skybox Labs is laying off 25 employees. The NetEase study said the layoffs were made in response to “unprecedented challenges that have impacted so many companies in the industry.” Skybox was founded in 2011 and has worked on major titles such as Minecraft, Fallout 76, Destiny 2AND Halo InfiniteThe company has expanded … Read more