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We now know when you can play as Mickey Mouse, Goofy, and Donald Duck in Kingdom Hearts 4 (well, approximately), thanks to a new trailer. Watch till the end to see someone important: https://80.lv/articles/kingdom-hearts-4-gets-release-window-so-you-can-prepare-for-playing-as-mickey-mouse

Bioform for Blender is a fully procedural biological material library created by medical doctor and 3D Artist Hamza N. Meo, designed to deliver realistic detail in close-ups. Get it here: https://80.lv/articles/most-accurate-procedural-biological-materials-for-blender

Check out Order of Wallachia, a first-person action-adventure set in medieval Kronstadt. Uncover dark secrets, battle Romanian folklore-inspired monsters, and fight back against the evil plaguing the land. Play Demo & Wishlist:  https://store.steampowered.com/app/3863050/Order_of_Wallachia/

Learn how to rig a folding chair in Blender with DemNikoArt's tutorial and a free project file to follow along. Watch here: https://80.lv/articles/tutorial-rigging-folding-chair-in-blender

Matthew McConaughey or Pedro Pascal?

Matthew McConaughey could have been Joel in HBO's The Last of Us, but it didn't work out. Would you prefer him to Pedro Pascal?: https://80.lv/articles/matthew-mcconaughey-could-have-been-joel-in-the-last-of-us

Saber Interactive CEO Matt Karch apologized to a former Rideshare "Stimulator" writer who claimed she was replaced by ChatGPT, as the game received an AI disclosure on Steam. The story, however, didn't end there: https://80.lv/articles/saber-interactive-ceo-responds-to-claims-writer-was-replaced-by-ai

Compiling Shaders Games showcased how their upcoming puzzle game about a cute goldfish, titled Barely Breathing, has evolved over eight months of development. Read more: https://80.lv/articles/how-indie-puzzle-game-about-little-fish-evolved-over-8-months

This painterly sci-fi scene was created by Digital and Technical Artist Deepak Kushwaha using Blender. Check out the WIP renders: https://80.lv/articles/check-out-how-this-cyberpunk-3d-setup-looks-behind-the-scenes

Check out this seamless animation created by an indie developer ARIELEK for the math factory game Number Machine: Math Factory, inspired by Opus Magnum and Infinifactory. Learn more about the game's development: https://80.lv/articles/indie-dev-shows-seamless-animation-made-for-factory-game-inspired-by-opus-magnum-infinifactory

Take a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the cinematic title sequence for IO Interactive's 007 First Light, shared by Territory Studio. Breakdown: https://80.lv/articles/making-of-the-cinematic-james-bond-title-sequence-for-007-first-light

Check out Glasshouse, a feudalpunk CRPG with turn-based combat, set in a lockdown apartment block on the brink of world war. Investigate a mysterious triple murder, uncover a political conspiracy, and make terrible choices before your flatmates do it for you. Wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2244700/Glasshouse/

Check out Don't Fall, a challenging 3D platformer where every move counts. Roll, jump, and climb through obstacle-filled levels and treacherous traps across diverse biomes as you fight your way to the summit. Play now: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3204770/Dont_Fall/

Huion says that the Kamvas 22 (Gen 3) is an ideal entry-level pen display with a 21.5-inch screen that will fit any project. But is it true? Find out what we think about it. And get discounts for its Back-to-School campaign: https://80.lv/articles/huion-kamvas-22-gen-3-affordable-entry-level-pen-display-for-2d-3d-video-editing

Check out A Game About Chopping Trees, a cozy co-op adventure where you grab your axe, hop on a handcar, and lose yourself in the forest. Chop trees, upgrade your gear, and enjoy the ride alone or with a friend. Play now: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4512570/A_Game_About_Chopping_Trees/

The funny and chaotic simulation game Low-Budget Repairs is finally out. What do you think about this game?: https://80.lv/articles/this-game-where-you-renovate-1990s-flats-is-finally-out

Check out BPM Boy, a physics-based platformer packed with hidden secrets, speedrunning leaderboards, and a funky original soundtrack. Master the physics, uncover secrets, and race for the fastest times. Wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2130280/BPM_Boy/

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The Hogwarts Legacy sequel is officially confirmed in Warner Bros.’ shareholder letter. What do you hope to see in the game?: https://80.lv/articles/warner-bros-officially-confirmed-hogwarts-legacy-2-in-a-shareholder-letter

Jev Belyaev broke down the workflow behind his animated horror shorts, explaining how he combines a custom facial animation system with reusable FACS shapes to handle everything from facial shapes to eyes and jaw tracking. Read the interview: https://80.lv/articles/inside-a-custom-facial-animation-pipeline-for-an-indie-horror-short