Danylo Kyslenko discussed his Nordic Solitude project, showing how he built a game-ready village environment with a rich atmosphere for day and night using various optimization techniques. "I wanted to create something that evoked a sense of both coziness and unease, something that was inspiring yet, at times, frightening. This environment piece draws heavy inspiration from classic Lovecraftian cosmic horror. The goal was to contrast weathered Scandinavian architecture with an oppressive coastal mood, evoking a sense of ancient maritime mysteries and quiet dread." Learn how he saved time when building modular assets and created fake interiors: 80.lv/articles/building-a-ga…

The 80 Level Halloween Showcase is in full swing, and our first participants are already bringing the scares! Check out their awesome artwork and don’t miss your chance to win a Steam key for Forest of Deceit, Blood Reaver, or Moros Protocol. No need to create anything new! Pick a piece you’ve already created for your portfolio that fits the Halloween or horror theme. Submit your own artwork in the comments below to enter! Full details: 80.lv/articles/80-level-hall…

.@telltalegames's goal for The Wolf Among Us Remaster is to make it "shine without changing the heart" of the original title. Remaster's game director talked about visual upgrades and the revival of deleted scenes: 80.lv/articles/telltale-aims…