Eclipse preproduction

Still working on Eclipse [working title] preproduction. It is possible that the actual name will be "Eclosion". We are thinking about using OGRE as a graphical engine. Here is an additional shot of the turret model. Still resolving some issues on the light baker for Ultra Tubes, additional unexpected problems are being resolved. At this point its hard to say unexpected as it seems to me the most unexpected thing about game programming is when everything is going as planned. However the level design is going pretty well and the weapon textures are almost finished so I guess that by Monday I can post a shot of our new level.

Eclipse [working title]

Things are going a bit slower than anticipated, but I guess it'll be worth it. Still waiting for the weapon textures, the concept guy did nothing as expected, but there are several others waiting in line so we will check them out too. Today we are starting a production of a smaller top down shooter title "Eclipse"[working title]. Here is a working model of an enemy from the game. We are also thinking about opening the official Ultra Tubes community site with forums in February.

First Blog

Today is the first day of the Eipix game development blog. Here you will be able to find all the information concerning the rise and (lets hope it doesn't come to) fall of our independent game development company. We are currently working on our first game, a racing game called Ultra Tubes. More info is available at www.ultratubes.com.
We are currently working on implementing new weapons (yeah, I forgot to mention its a race and shoot futuristic racer), models are finished but we are still working on the textures. We are also working on the fourth level of game-play called "The lair of ancient giants". Ill post an in development shot soon. Its a "Star Gate" like environment of ancient architecture combined with the remains of super modern technology. We also have an additional guy on probation for concept art, if he does something good I'll upload that too.
I hope to add to this blog on a weekly basis and hope to add a bit of technical data for those who like it. Yes, and I almost forgot more info on the company is available at www.eipix.com.