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GravityRide -- Game development. Currently in development of StarDiver for PC, Mac, Linux, Consoles.

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StarDiver - New Weapons and Ship AI

StarDiver - New Weapons and Ship AI

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Oh..... the AI pwned me AGAIN! I love it :) The Krex and Benev AIs are now complete, along with new weapon abilities and difficulty modes.

StarDiver: Planetary Landing

StarDiver: Planetary Landing

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We are happy to share our first videos of planetary landing! Drop down onto any of the planets in the StarDiver game universe to hunt for alien life...

StarDiver: Orbital Battles and More

StarDiver: Orbital Battles and More

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This week we have quite a bit to share with you all from the addition of Orbital battles, Mass Driver kill, Slow Motion direct hits, and a tech demo of...

StarDiver - Ship to Ship Damage System

StarDiver - Ship to Ship Damage System

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Ships are now fully destructible. The damage modeling system supports per-ship-part damage fx, venting atmosphere, debris, ship parts being knocked off...

Character Rigging Toolchain

Character Rigging Toolchain

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We have been trying to cut down on our workflow for character animation since we have 20+ alien races to make multiple animations for. I thought I'd share...

StarDiver Milestone Hit, 20 Alien Races!

StarDiver Milestone Hit, 20 Alien Races!

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Project StarDiver hits a major milestone today as the 20th alien ship emerges form the shipyard. Our story arc is set for 20 alien races. The universe...

StarDiver: Alien Races and Race Ships

StarDiver: Alien Races and Race Ships

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Over the last couple weeks we have been hard at work getting the first batch of alien race ship designs complete. We are happy to share the results with...

StarDiver - 2D Sprite Lighting for Spaceships

StarDiver - 2D Sprite Lighting for Spaceships

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We are experimenting with moving away from 3d spaceships in favor of 2D. The big drawback of course was losing the great 3d lighting model. We experiment...

StarDiver - Take a Ride Through the Galaxy!

StarDiver - Take a Ride Through the Galaxy!

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StarDiver is moving right along. Join us for a ride through the galaxy.... or at least its current, current development state!

StarDiver Aliens Come to Life

StarDiver Aliens Come to Life

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The StarDiver team has conquered a major milestone over the last couple of weeks. One of the largest hurdles was proving that we could use 2d concept...

Harsh Realization, Our Art Doesn't Cut It!

Harsh Realization, Our Art Doesn't Cut It!

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It stings.... a LOT -- That sinking feeling when you back away from your work long enough to do a gut check and realize that it is lacking. That sums...

Gas Gas and More Gas -- Gas Giant that is

Gas Gas and More Gas -- Gas Giant that is

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StarDiver gets gas giants this week. Come take a look at flowing, churning, bands of gaseous greatness.

StarDiver - Procedural Planets and Solar Exploration

StarDiver - Procedural Planets and Solar Exploration

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Project StarDiver is moving right along. Join us for a ride through the galaxy.... or at least its current, early development state!

StarDiver - Krex vs SunDagger

StarDiver - Krex vs SunDagger

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Krex ship is now playable, with long range flak cannons. Aim the broadside launchers and fire away. The longer you hold fire the further they go. Release...

StarDiver - Sun Surface and FX

StarDiver - Sun Surface and FX

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Working hard today on improving the sun, surface, nebula, and over all feel of things.

StarDiver - AI Player Feedback Requested

StarDiver - AI Player Feedback Requested

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We've been working hard on the AI for a spaceship in our game, StarDiver. The game is similar to the old StarControl, StarFlight type games with battles...