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



















