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Thoughts on AI engineering, game development, and building things that matter.
48 posts
Dec 23, 2023
We are close to the end of 2023, and I have completed Unity's Creative Core Pathway. One of my goals. The last weeks or months (time passes strangely lately) have been quite stressful, and I wanted to do too many things at once. At least I was able to finish this pathway before the end […]
Dec 5, 2023
AR Sandbox it's finally here, though not exactly as I expected! I would have preferred it to be on the Google Play Store, but after two weeks of struggling to get the app accepted with no success, I've given up. Instead, I've uploaded the .apk to itch.io. I've also scaled back the development a bit. […]
Nov 23, 2023
Kena: Bridge of Spirits by Ember Labs, released in September 2021, presents a unique action-adventure game that combines familiar gameplay with fresh elements. This review will explore various aspects of the game, including its strengths and weaknesses. Graphics and Atmosphere The game shines with its phenomenal art direction and immersive score. Ember Labs' animation background […]
Nov 15, 2023
New Post About an e-book. But this time, it's a free e-book published by Unity itself. A concise guide that introduces us to the world of game programming patterns. Here's the free e-book for you to read at your convenience, along with my review. You can also download it from the original Unity blog post. […]
Nov 10, 2023
AR Sandbox is my next project. It's a mobile augmented reality app designed to integrate various functionalities and use cases. Built on Unity, AR Foundation, and AR Core, it's tailored for Android devices. I recently completed Unity's AR Mobile Development Pathway and have been planning and starting work on this project for a few weeks. […]
Nov 8, 2023
Engaging Gameplay and Immersive Experience My Stray game review delves into a game that stands out immediately – a cat's adventure in a cyberpunk world. Playing as a cat, you get to experience a detailed cityscape filled with robots and mystery. The game Stray offers this unique premise, and it beautifully delivers on its promise. […]
Nov 2, 2023
Hello there! Yes, I've successfully ported Oh My Shape! from mobile to Webgl and Windows. Now you can play it directly in your web browser or download it from https://dekrud.itch.io/oh-my-shape and remember you can play my other games here also: https://dekrud.itch.io/ This has been my first experience in transitioning a game specifically designed for one […]
Oct 31, 2023
Happy Halloween! Yes, I know I've been quite absent throughout October. I'm still trying to find the balance between work, surviving parenthood, continuing my education, and creating some content. In the coming days, I want to write about the progress since the last update, particularly focusing on AR (augmented reality), which has been my main […]
Sep 25, 2023
Life is full of first times. After trying Unreal Engine for the first time and creating two playable prototypes, this week I've been trying out Blender for the first time. Blender, according to Wikipedia is a free and open-source 3D computer graphics software tool set used for creating animated films, visual effects, art, 3D-printed models, […]