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Practical guides to Unreal Engine, multiplayer, VR and game art. Catch up on 2025–2026 through our retrospective reviews, or explore the original studio archive.
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2026 so far: platform choices needed clearer acceptance tests
A review through 14 October 2026: choose engine features and VR input modes with a support statement your packaged build can actually demonstrate.
When should you upgrade an Unreal Engine project?
An engine upgrade needs a production reason and an acceptance plan. Compare dependencies, packaged builds and representative gameplay before moving the team.
Late 2025: worldbuilding tools changed what a handoff needed
When worldbuilding tools matured, the delivery question expanded from which assets to hand over to which rules, dependencies and checks made them usable.
Planning VR input: controllers, hand tracking and reliable recovery
How to scope controller and hand interactions without turning a convincing VR prototype into a fragile production experience.
First half of 2025: faster iteration became a production decision
Early 2025 made iteration speed a practical production question: how quickly could teams test real content on the hardware they planned to ship?
Shader stutter in packaged Unreal games: a PSO investigation workflow
A repeat run on a developer PC can hide the hitch a new player will see. Investigate packaged-build frame spikes, confirm PSO coverage and make loading behavior deliberate.
PCVR to Quest 3: plan optimization before cutting art
A standalone port needs a target renderer, a measurable frame budget and a repeatable headset test. Start with the bottleneck, then protect the visual cues that matter.
Planning an Unreal Engine multiplayer game beyond the prototype
A practical production plan for replication, player grouping, server placement and the work that continues after a multiplayer game launches.
What a game-ready 3D art pipeline should deliver
From an approved silhouette to a verified engine asset: the decisions and acceptance checks that make 3D art usable in production.
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Cost of Virtual Reality Development
Virtual reality (VR) seamlessly intertwines the tangible with the virtual, facilitated by cutting-edge technologies that replicate authentic sensory experiences encompassing sight, sound,…
Unveiling the Process: Exploring the Stages of Video Game Creation
The creation of video games exists as a distinct subculture within the realm of software development. Game developers operate within a unique framework where coding and artistry intertwine,…
Guidelines for Emerging Artists Seeking Opportunities in Game Studio
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Introducing 9 New Games on the Pico Platform
This article aims to showcase the nine newest games and apps recently added to the Pico Store, with several of them eagerly awaited by the community. As Pico strives to build a library on…
Enhancing Profits for Independent Game Publishers with NLSQL
As the gaming industry experiences rapid growth, an ever-increasing number of game publishers are vying for the attention of players. In this fiercely competitive landscape, harnessing…
An In-depth Guide 10 Steps to Successfully Market Your Indie Game
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Epic Games Introduces MetaHuman Animator
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Rival Rides. An Exciting Journey Through the Amusement Park starts!
On June 15, 2023, a major update was released for the VR game Rival Rides, published by Argarium Ltd. and developed by ByOwls Inc. We are introducing “Rival Rides,” an exhilarating…
Discover the Unveiled Heroes and Expansive World of Assassin’s Creed Nexus VR
During Ubisoft Forward 2023, Ubisoft finally unveiled exciting details about their highly anticipated virtual reality game, Assassin’s Creed Nexus VR. In Assassin’s Creed Nexus VR, players…
The Top Highlights Unveiled at the Xbox Games Showcase 2023
Microsoft’s highly anticipated annual summer showcase for Xbox games has concluded, leaving gamers buzzing with excitement. The event proved to be monumental as Microsoft unveiled a…
Fortnite Unreal Editor: A Leading Tool for Creatives
Fortnite has emerged as a powerful tool for creative individuals, offering an exceptional creative mode. The recent addition of the Unreal Editor for Fortnite elevates the game’s creation…
Apple Vision Pro: Revolutionizing Mixed Reality
While the price may be prohibitive for many, the Apple Vision Pro has the potential to revolutionize the realms of VR and AR entirely. The Apple Vision Pro transcends traditional labels of…
Meta Reveals a Lineup of 15+ New Games for Quest Headsets
During the Meta Quest Gaming Showcase, Meta made a significant announcement, introducing more than 15 new titles for Quest VR headsets. The diverse range of games includes highly…
Oculus Quest 3: The Future of Virtual Reality Unveiled
Virtual reality (VR) has captured the imagination of tech enthusiasts and gamers around the world, and Oculus has been at the forefront of this revolution. Following the success of Oculus…
The best-selling video games ever. Top-10
In this review, we will talk about the top 10 best-selling video games. We want to share our impressions of these games and discuss why they have become so popular…
The System Shock Remake: A Pleasantly Surprising Experience
System Shock stands out as an exceptional video game remake that manages to be even more eccentric and intricate than its source material, exceeding my expectations in terms of enjoyment.…
Transforming the Gaming Experience with Generative AI
The gaming industry has always been at the forefront of technological advancements, pushing the boundaries of what is possible. One such breakthrough is the emergence of generative…
Unleash Your Creativity: Top Services for Level Prototype Design
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How to choose a VR headset. Advice from ByOwls developer
The team of ByOwls developers has been working on various VR products for many years. These can be multiplayer VR games like Rival Rides or tools for VR streaming like Virtual Plugin, etc.…
What engine to choose for creating a VR game: Unity or Unreal Engine?
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Diablo 4: Unleashing the Dark Horrors Once Again
The Diablo series has long been hailed as one of the most iconic and beloved franchises in the action role-playing game genre. Fans have been eagerly awaiting the release of Diablo 4, the…
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – An Emotional Journey Through Hyrule
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is the latest addition to the iconic franchise that has captured the hearts of gamers for over three decades. This game takes players on an…
The impact of artificial intelligence on the game development market. The perspective of ByOwls developers
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VR Shooter – history, features, perspectives, and top 5 representatives of the genre
Top 5 VR shooters 1. Half-Life: Alyx Half-Life: Alyx is considered the gold standard of VR shooters. The game offers an immersive storyline, intense gameplay, and exceptional…
The impact of VR and AR technologies on the game development industry
The advent of technology geared towards user experience has resulted in rapid and constant changes in all aspects of our lives. The gaming world, which was once deemed immune to…
The trends of the gaming market from ByOwls
The game development industry is very dynamic and advanced. Knowing the main novelties and trends that will shape new tendencies in the industry is a very important task for Ukrainian…
Virtual Production in your Android device Unreal Engine 4/5
This technology allows you to turn Android devices into a virtual joystick, as well as into a virtual camera, which will be useful for designers and developers who create new game mechanics…
Virtual App turns your device into a virtual joystick and virtual camera
We developed Virtual App to transmit and receive data of device location in the space between the device and PC – it is used in conjunction with our Virtual Plugin. The change of position…
New AR Technology Changes Game Dev Industry
Over the past six months, our team has been working on the implementation of the idea that will allow using the phone as a tool for developers and designers who work on UE4. Soon, possibly…
Autodesk VRED or Unreal Studio Product Viewer
In this article, we will take a closer look into the differences and similarities between two products – Autodesk VRED and Unreal Studio Product Viewer. Autodesk VRED is a software that was…
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