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What Unreal Engine 4 Means For Artists And Indie Developers

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by Ben Hanson on June 08, 2012 at 05:00 PM
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While Epic is quick to show off the graphical fidelity and raw power of their new Unreal Engine 4 (click here to see Cliff Bleszinski do just that), they are also hoping that the engine is appealing to game development teams that don't have a wealth of technical knowledge. The redesigned "Kismet" scripting system for Unreal Engine 4 is designed as a simple set of tools that allow for the relatively quick turnaround of ideas into full-fledged games. The video below, art director Shane Caudle, who has no programming experience, shows off a collection of minigames he programmed by himself with the help of Epic Games vice president Mark Rein.

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  • by Friday, June 08, 2012 at 05:09 PM
    Great, so we'll be paying the inexperienced to showcase their work. Not so sure about that one...
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    by Friday, June 08, 2012 at 05:11 PM
    Unreal 4 has amazing potential. Can't wait to see what developers are able to do with it in the coming years.
  • by Friday, June 08, 2012 at 05:11 PM
    I hope thay release it ito the indies, great stuff could come of it
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    by Friday, June 08, 2012 at 05:15 PM
    If the crows want to be a part of the private sector, why are they selling insider trading information to the public rhinos?
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    by Friday, June 08, 2012 at 05:23 PM
    I can only imagine how many great games will come from the easy to work with nature of Unreal 4. It makes me think that I could actually make my own game.
  • by Friday, June 08, 2012 at 05:26 PM
    Damn... just imagine if graphics had gradually improved after 2007. We would have these graphics years ago. No game has graphically surpassed Crysis for reasons that would get me flamed.
  • by Friday, June 08, 2012 at 05:28 PM

    My eyes have seen the future. And it it GLORIOUS.

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    by Friday, June 08, 2012 at 05:35 PM
    I want Unreal III **BRAAAHHHH**!
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    by Friday, June 08, 2012 at 05:37 PM
    This is awesome!
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    by Friday, June 08, 2012 at 05:49 PM
    It would be interesting to see a demo that is more than a vehicle flying/sailing around. These 3 are pretty much the same thing. Not taking anything away from his efforts, but how will do with FPS, sports, driving etc?
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    by Friday, June 08, 2012 at 05:51 PM

    This looks awesome!

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    by Friday, June 08, 2012 at 06:14 PM

    Games are going to be totally different when developers start using this engine. This is going to usher in a new era for this industry and I can't wait to see what's in store.

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    by Friday, June 08, 2012 at 07:09 PM
    What I want to know is this; When can I get my hands on the tool-set? I have a hankering to make some games...
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    by Friday, June 08, 2012 at 07:34 PM

    I hope when we can get our hands on this eventually!! I have a need to make a few games!!

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    by Friday, June 08, 2012 at 07:35 PM
    Still, you have to license the damn thing which will be bloody expensive.
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    by Friday, June 08, 2012 at 08:08 PM
    gotta say, this looks like Unreal will be dominating again as the engine of choice.
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    by Friday, June 08, 2012 at 08:18 PM
    I noticed in the video his name was Rain, but in the article it's spelled Rein. Just a heads up.
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    by Friday, June 08, 2012 at 08:46 PM

    I think this is pretty fantastic.

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    by Friday, June 08, 2012 at 08:58 PM

    Sweeeeeeeet pony-tale.

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    by Friday, June 08, 2012 at 09:01 PM
    i hope nobody uses it, it just produces generic stuff
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