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GameDev.net -- A* Pathfinding for Beginners

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:53:48 -0700

Beginners' tutorial to the A* ("A-star") pathfinding algorithm, which is a very popular, very effective algorithm for determining a path. Most commonly used in game programming.

GameDev.net - A Simple Third-Person Camera

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:37:07 -0700

This is a great, short article on how to program a third-person camera in a 3D game. You'll be able to rotate the camera left/right around the player, and also be able to change the camera's "following distance" on-the-fly if you so choose. You're looking here at just a couple of quick formulas for determining the camera's X and Z coordinates based on the player's position, rotation amount (in degrees), and distance from the player.

3ds Max Resources | Free Online 3ds Max tips, tricks and tutorials

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 22:49:20 -0700

Creating an environment scene in 3ds Max (for beginners, very helpful!).

Grass tutorial

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 22:22:42 -0700

Creating grass in 3ds Max.

3ds Max Basics - Video Tutorials - Digital Arts Guild

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 21:44:39 -0700

Tutorials for absolute beginners to Autodesk 3ds Max (formerly known as 3D Studio Max). Very great tutorials; I recommend checking these out after you've finished the Essentials tutorials that are packed in with 3ds Max. These tutorials go into a bit more depth on interface navigation etc.

http://www.seedsoftime.net/sow/

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:13:43 -0700

Great freeware 2D platformer. Unique features like a level-up/stat system, custom level engine (create your own levels and/or download levels created by other players from the official website). 6 levels, 3 bosses, and a moderate-to-high challenge.

Josh Forde - Independent Game Developer

Wed, 20 May 2009 12:02:03 -0700

An interesting blog from an up-and-coming independent game developer.

http://www.seedsoftime.net/login.php

Sun, 09 Nov 2008 11:52:08 -0800

Great browser-based MMORPG. Catch monsters / mining / smithing / fishing / cooking / quests / unique dungeon system / unique spell system / etc... 100% free. :)

ReMix: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV: Turtles in Time Subterranean Kamikaze - OverClocked ReMix

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 22:06:31 -0700

Excellent remix of the music from the Sewer Surfin' level of TMNT4: Turtles in Time (SNES).

Play Kongai, a free online game on Kongregate

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:16:15 -0700

Great collectible card game written in Flash.