Steam Next Fest & Mixture upgrades
It's time for some Steam Next Fest summary but also to talk about some major Mixture upgrades. As we bid farewell to the exhilarating Steam Next Fest, we're here with a burning question for you: Have you had the chance to embark on the Mixture demo journey? 🤔 If so, your insights are eagerly awaited – drop your thoughts in the comments and let's start a dialogue! But hold on to your controllers because there's more thrilling news in the pipeline! 🌟
Games and science
Embark on an exhilarating journey where the realms of science seamlessly intertwine with the magic of entertainment! 🚀 Ever found yourself pondering what lies within the captivating universe of our games? Well, let us spill the tea and unveil the enchanting narratives awaiting you in our latest creations. 🧪 First on the agenda is "Mixture", a spellbinding adventure that allows you to take control of not one, but two heroes simultaneously. Immerse yourself in a dynamic experience as you seamlessly switch
We look to the future!
Immersed in the realm of passion, we are the creators of groundbreaking virtual reality games. Our journey began in 2019, but the flame of game development had ignited within us long before. With titles like Stargaze and Mixture, we laid solid foundations, yet our adventure is just gaining momentum! We look to the future! 🚀 What sets us apart? It's not just a game; it's an experience, emotions, a world of science. Our goal is to bring something new, something unforgettable
Our games are on Steam VR Fest and UploadVR!
🚀 Hey VR Fans, get ready for some seriously cool news from Played With Fire! 🚀 Guess what? December's not just about snow and holiday jingles – it's about to get epic in the world of VR! 🌟 What's cooking in December? December 4th: Steam VR Fest – We're rolling out the red carpet for our star game - Stargaze. Expect something so immersive, you might forget which reality you're in! December 6th: UploadVR Event – Drumroll, please
VR Games for advanced players
How do you design VR games to challenge and attract advanced players at the same time? Virtual reality is evolving at a rapid pace, offering not just new experiences for casual gamers but also for the more experienced ones. The challenge for VR game developers lies in designing mechanics that are both challenging and appealing to advanced players. In this article, we will explore the key elements to consider when designing VR games for experienced players. 🤔 Understanding the Player Advanced gamers expect
Introducing a Fresh Vision for Played With Fire
We're thrilled to announce that we're teaming up with Bloober Team and Meta for a completely new project that will mark the next chapter in our journey. This collaboration is a big step forward; we're updating our visual identity as much has changed. Nearly four years have passed since our adventure began – years of refining our path and fortifying our ranks. Now, we're adding more fuel to the fire! It's time to reveal our new logo that captures our evolution. As
Mini compendium of indie games
The video game market is an endless treasure trove. As game fans, we can choose from both big AAA productions and less known (but not always) indie productions. Even though most of us completely fall for the phenomenon of big-budget games, we sometimes forget that in order to create something amazing you don't need huge resources, but only a good idea.
VR on standby
2022 is coming! The end of the year is usually a time for summaries and making big, exciting plans. We got a taste for it too! It's been a good year for us, for many reasons. Did you know that our team has already increased three times since 2019? We’re constantly growing, hiring new people and developing. We look forward to more great people joining us in the coming year. Let’s keep fingers crossed for that! That's not all! In 2021/2022 Sony and Facebook are
“Put that planet to the left!”
User experience in VR games Creating a video game is a real adventure full of interesting problems to solve and unexpected twists and turns. When VR comes into play - it gets even more exciting! So today we're going to talk about UX (user experience) in virtual reality games and tell you about the most interesting solutions we used in our game Stargaze! Stargaze - cosmic VR game Let's start with a few words about Stargaze to bring you all the details. After
The phenomenon of VR games
There was a moment of chaos. The liquid before Dan’s eyes clouded suddenly white, and formless sounds buzzed. He moved to tear the device from his head, but emerging forms in the mistiness caught his interest. Giant things were writhing therePygmalion's Spectacles, Stanley G. Weinbaum Do you know the novel entitled Pygmalion's Spectacles, written by Stanley G. Weinbaum? It was the first to introduce the idea of a remarkable system - virtual reality goggles, which allowed its wearer to