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17May/120

Sci-Fi Junkyard by Vlad Dergachov

Sci-Fi Junkyard is a UDK scene created by Vlad Dergachov. Take a look at  Vlad's portfolio and scene thread on Polycount forums.

 

4May/120

MapCore and PlanetPhillip Contests

We know more details about announced contests. Here we go:

MapCore Perpetual Testing Challenge - Make awesome things in Portal 2's Built-in Editor. More information and rules can be found on MapCore Forums. Now we need to wait until the tools will be released at 8th May.

6x10 Mapping Competitions - Series of Half-Life 2 mapping competitions on PlanetPhillip. First competition starts at 4th May. More information on PlanetPhillip Contest Website.

28Apr/120

Portal 2 – The Perpetual Testing Initiative

Good news for all the Portal 2 fans! Valve announced the release date of simplified version of the level editor named The Perpetual Testing Initiative. From 8th May you'll be able to have fun with the editor. To tease you up check out the editor presentation. Once again thanks to Al for his news.

27Apr/120

Civitas Pinetum on CryDev

Guys from CryDev featured a nicely looking medieval cartoon scene called Civitas Pinetum. More info on CryDev.net website.

27Apr/120

Uncharted 3 Environment Art Dump at Polycount

Take a look at Anthony Vaccaro's Uncharted 3 Environment Art Dump from Caravan level at Polycount.

More pics can be found in Polycount thread.

13Apr/120

20 Brush Contest at Quake3World

20 Brush Contest at Quake3World. Build a small multiplayer map with a maximum of 20 convex brushes.

More information can be found on Quake3World Contest page.

31Mar/120

World of Dear Esther

Game Worlds is a series of articles about gameplay and game environments posted on World of Level Design. Get an inspiration and ideas reading about Dear Esther's environments.

31Mar/120

IDGA Perspectives: Level Design

IDGA Perspectives: Level Design

26Mar/121

The Vineyard by Jonas Axelsson

Take a look at the latest UDK scene called "The Vineyard" by Jonas Axelsson!  More information on on Jonas' Portfolio Website and Polycount thread.

26Mar/120

Simplified Portal 2 Level Editor!

Creating levels for Portal 2 can give a lot of fun but Valve Hammer Editor (Source Engine based games' level editor) can be a barrier that most of the aspiring Level Designers won't pass. Valve is planning to release a simplified version of the level editor that everyone can handle. Official announcement can be found on Portal 2 Website. Big thanks goes to Al Anselmo for preparing an article covering all the information about Valve's new editor. Check it here.