Got an awesome idea for a game but not sure how to make it?


Check out the Unreal Development Kit Beginner’s Guide. It has everything you need to get started on your next-gen creation starting from navigating the editor itself to dynamic lighting, particle effects, physics, terrain, and item placement. It even gives you some insight into high level scripting and modding

Rather create the brains behind the magic?


Take a look at the UDK Game Programming with Scripting: Beginner’s Guide. Learn everything from object behavior, rules of the game and player control to gameplay difficulty, multiplayer gaming, debugging, and optimization. All the info you need to get you started on your own projects.


For those thinking more on the mobile side of things, here’s a couple recommendations for getting started with developing your own apps.

If you ever want to see how the CG industry is doing, what’s new, or you just need some inspiration, definitely look for conferences such as Evolve CG or SIGGRAPH. The 2011 Evolve CG conference will be April 30-May 1, 2011. Definitely go if you can because the exposure is a great way to show you what’s out there and what level of quality your work should be. The Evolve CG conference is designed to offer guidance to students interested in breaking into the computer animation industry with the help of established industry specialists in preparing demo reels, resumes and more. Evolve CG joins computer graphic professionals and recruiters, in delivering multiple high end classes taught by some of the most renowned experienced artists from the most celebrated studios around the world.

Also the competitions are a fun way to expand your creativity. Check out the info about the Heroes and Legends Challenge.