The best new CG software from Siggraph 2016
We round up over 30 of the key new tools to be announced at the show, from full 3D packages to plugins.
Wednesday, August 3rd, 2016
Amazon
Amazon releases Lumberyard 1.1
Big update to free AAA game engine adds Substance integration, mobile support - and a proper FBX importer.
Thursday, March 17th, 2016
Amazon releases free Lumberyard game engine
Get full source code access to the CryEngine-based AAA engine, aimed at multiplayer online titles.
Wednesday, February 10th, 2016
Google relaunches Zync render service in beta
VFX-friendly online service now available on Google Cloud Platform. Sign up to get $800 in free credits.
Thursday, September 3rd, 2015
How to use 3ds Max on a Mac, or Maya on a tablet
Cory Mogk's step-by-step guide shows you how to run Autodesk software via the Amazon EC2 cloud.
Thursday, February 6th, 2014
New Autodesk initiative puts Max, Maya in your browser
Updated: Development partner Otoy makes streaming and OctaneCloud technology available free forever.
Monday, December 23rd, 2013
Amazon launches free online storyboarding tool
Amazon Storyteller takes scripts in RTF format and generates simple 2D storyboards automatically.
Monday, June 10th, 2013
Thinkbox Software ships Deadline 6.0
Renderfarm manager gets intuitive new graph view, MongoDB backend, built-in cloud management tools.
Wednesday, June 5th, 2013
IGDA launches campaign against Amazon Appstore
Terms of new online store enable Amazon to maximise market share at expense of game devs' profits, warns trade body.
Thursday, April 14th, 2011