James Cull

Leicester games research and XR Technologist/game dev: AI, ludology, cybernetics, mechanics and immersion. PhD candidate @DMU, Research Fellow @UoN

[James Cull @JamesWCull]

https://t.co/NvKT9FoRfe Ever wonder how the AI director in Left 4 Dead 2 experiences the game? I'm building a framework on how to improve on director AI to better understand it. #research #PhD #valve #left4dead2 @ioct_dmu @Midlands4Cities

[Akira Yamaoka @AkiraYamaoka]

Atmosphere, often used in horror, may seem like simple sustained tones. But when I create them, I focus on height, depth, temperature, scent, and most importantly, an organic, living spirit. While different from typical musical construction, I put great care into crafting them.

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@Legend_Ori Mental health complications. I also tend to stress far too much about what players want (over-analysis of games)

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Interesting talking point, I don't necessarily sit on either side of this fence, but it's a good read.

[Aftermath @Aftermath_site]

Big-budget game development is not sustainable

https://t.co/5jmhKijxYP

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@TheOtherFrost The whole concept of 'honest review' is so disingenuous because gaming is such a subjective medium. Trying to be totally objective is a thankless task

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@AIandGames Very true, I'm poking around unreal and Godot for personal projects at the moment and they feel like good options

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@AIandGames Yep, it's a real car crash. As an early career dev/designer I feel really burned spending so much time learning Unity to the level I have, when I could have spent time elsewhere

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@KenneyNL Any word on where your existing asset packs work the best?

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@AIandGames I wish I didn't have to learn a whole new software but it seems like the smart move

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@t_looman Also, as a designer unreal is challenging but has so much depth. I'm glad to see a lot of my knowledge was transferable

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@t_looman Thanks for the comprehensive guide, I need to brush up!

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@TheOtherFrost Choice paralysis makes some games really hard for me to enjoy. I think that's why I like JRPGs over 'make your own hero from 500 combinations' WRPGs

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They say the perfect job doesn't exist - but someone got paid to write the #ACNH fish puns!

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@AEPodcast I unironically really enjoy those games 😅 god help me

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@danahern96 Dude these are all so fun looking!

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@thorkthork Thanks for the follow back, your research areas are fascinating, it would be great to discuss at some point

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Listening to music with haptics is a truly wonderful experience, and really helps you appreciate the music in a totally new way. If you closed your eyes you could be at a gig with the right track.

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Having a great day learning to use the @bHaptics tact vest and the development pipeline for @UnrealEngine super intuitive integration

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@AIandGames @GTElephant @Kronos45196677 I think the accessibility of the engine caused a lot of it, and people can’t objectively look at what has been done with the engine, good and bad games absolutely exist on both engines, but unity is where most start so we see more asset flips and basic games

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@KefinMahon did you know Mattress Mick has a Tik Tok?! https://t.co/0aWQMUIfzV