3D Games Knowledge Base
How can I learn to program 3D games? I want to learn to create and program 3D games. I am completely aware that the process could take years and I am willing to take the time to learn properly. I do have 4 major questions. 1. Although I am willing to learn programming, will I be at a disadvantage if I am not much of an artist? 2. If I do need artistic skills what should I do to learn them? 3. What programming languages would be best to for game creation and in what order should I learn them? 4. Are there any online guides to help me learn programming languages and 3D game creation?
Can you use a 3D projector with games for PS3 in 3D? I'm getting kind of confused with the stuff I've been reading about compatibility with 3D in regards to the 3D projectors. I wanted to get a 3D projector for my PS3 games instead of a 3D TV. Which one should I get and is everything compatible with the 3D games? What??? LOL Can anyone answer this a little better?
What 3D games are there for a Macbook Pro? I'm buying a Macbook Pro soon and I'll be using it for music production. Apple says that the graphics card can sufficiently support 3D gaming, but my question is, what 3D games are there to buy and play on a Mac?
When Are Some Games With Good 3D Graphics Coming Out For DS? Nintendo hasn't come out with a 3D game with good graphics for a while. The only 3D DS game with good graphics is Super Mario 64 DS and Metroid Prime Hunters for DS. What are some other good DS games with good 3D graphics and when are some coming out.
How can I make the sound for 3D games improve when my sound card is at its best? I'm using Window's Vista. I tried to update the driver for my sound card or whatever, but it said nothing was wrong with it and that it was at it's best. The sound quality is great, but when I play 3D games the music slows and sounds broken. 3D games also play a lot slower than they're supposed to as well, movement in games is never smooth. Is it taking up too much memory or something? I hope someone has some USEFUL or realistic advice. :D
can I play 3d games and 3d movies using ATI Radeon 4870 x2? Hello everybody. I'm planning to buy a 3D TV -Samsung PS-51D550 but before I do so, I need to make sure If I have to change my computer display card. Currently I have ATI Radeon HD 4870 x2 installed. Will it help me playing 3d games and movies on my new TV?
are there any 3D or like visual life games on facebook? I was wondering if there is any 3D game in facebook or visula-life games other than (pet society) , where you can create your own character,get money,spend it,eat,etc. And the most important part is that you can save any changes.
What should I use to develop 3D games? I would like to know, what technologies are used to make 3D games. I know Java, C and C++ and I would like to develop games. I know that games like Age of Empires of Call of Duty can't be made alone but I would like to know what all do they use to make those games. Thank You.
Is it possible to play PS3 3D games with classic 3D glasses? I have a PS3, a pair of green-magenta 3D glasses but I don't have a 3D TV. Can't afford it. So my question is...Can we use anaglyph 3D glasses to play PS3 games or it is necessary to have a 3D TV? Is there an option to convert to anaglyph?
why does my monitor turn black in 3D Games? from time to time my computer freezes in 3d games with a black screen. the following reboot always shows this message: warning the previous performance of overclocking is failed. and the system is stored to the default setting. what can i do?
Do You Have to Have a 3D TV to Play 3D Games? At this year's E3, Sony unveiled alot of 3D games like Killzone 3 and such, but I would like to know if I have to have a 3D TV to see it's 3D effects or if it's just built into the game's software/hardware. Please leave a reference. Or could I just buy a 3D converter box and get the 3D effects without paying for a completely new TV?
How will xbox 360 3D games be viewed? I heard that a few games such as crysis 2 and black ops will be available in 3d. But my question is how? Do you need a 3d tv? or will they just give out glasses for the 3d game?
Can I play Sony playstation 3 3D games on a Samsung 3D TV? I have a Samsung 3D tv and wanted to know if it's possible to play Sony playstation 3D games on a normal playstation with a samsung 3D tv. I'm thinking you have to have a Sony 3D tv but I'm not 100% sure. Thanks in advance! Thanks guys!!
3D games??? I want to find a game that tells in real life. Thier characters have a real life. They have a family, jobs and friends etc... Please tell me if you know. Thank you so much!!!
Any free 3D games like bus driver or On The Run ? I like 3D games like bus driver or on the run. You know, 3D games where you cannot just stay on the track but can roam around the city freely. Do you know any websites, downloads or anything ? Oh and I also like games like Grand Theft Auto IV.(pity I don't have it.) FREE ones.
3D games?? ok, ill make this as simple as i can. i want a game, preferably a FPS were i can put on some goggles and some weird futuristic suit and have a gun shaped controller type thing and actually "be in the game" my friend and i have been looking and cant find one so i thought some one might know of one, not a 50000$ giant setup. any help would be great, links game names, or if it even exists! thanks :-)
What software can help you make 3d games? Something that does not need programming or coding, softwares like the ones below: 3D Game Maker FPS Creator Just need something that can help me make a 3D game without any programming or coding,just mouse so that I can place my objects and stuff like that.I don't need to make a unique game.Just something similar to a book I will base it into.
How do 3D games perform on the iMac? I'm thinking of getting an iMac with Bootcamp for dual booting Mac and Windows. I've read reviews on the iMac and most said that the mac is not really suitable for gaming and that the ratings for graphics card performance is marginally acceptable. However, there do seem to be some impressive 3D games avaliable for the mac. I play games like Silent Hill, Fifa, Need for Speed, The Settlers etc....Can iMac handle these games? Personally, I'm satisfied if the graphics arent blocky/blurred and if the game is not jerky or laggy. Super high end graphics are not a necessity for my gaming.
What HDMI cable supports 3D games for PS3? ok so i got a sony hd 3d tv and im getting a ps3 soon, would just like to know what hdmi cable i would need to let me play 3d games, cause i hear some cables arent compatible, is there a specific bran/model of hdmi cables i should get? cheers
How do I fix slow fps in 3D games? Recently my computer has been dropping fps in the middle of 3d games and other programs, I will get 2-3 minutes of smooth run time before it programs lag up and I get little to no fps. I have run countless virus and registry scans and nothing comes up. I have more than enough memory to run the store the programs and a NVIDIA GeForce 9100 video card and still I have the problem. I'm no computer expert I just need some help resolving the issue.
Why do you need a 3D tv to play 3D games? I thought it would be a necessity to buy a 3D tv to play games in 3D. But they released a remake of Batman Arkham Asylum in 3D and you can play it on any tv. So why do I have to buy a 3D tv to play Killzone 3 in 3D?
Will ps3 3d games work in any 3d monitor? Will ps3 3d games work in any 3d monitor??Cuz im planning to buy and 3d monitor and im not sure if it's going to work.Can somebody tell me if it's going to work or not?If it's going to work what 3d monitor is great for ps3?Thanks
I want to download 3d games and have them run fast? I want a computer that is able to download a lot of 3d games, say true poker, red light centre, PKR etc... and i want to be able to play them in full speed without many lags. To do this, what kind of computer will i need? Is it simply that i don't have enough memory etc, or do i need something more? No i am not rich.. why do you gather that? i just love gaming. Are you suggesting it's not worth it?
How To Make 3D Flash Games/ actionscript? Hey! I recently picked up a book on beginning flash game programming and it stuck with 2D games so just curious, how do you make 3D games in flash? and What are some good books and/or online tutorials relating to making 3D Flash games? Thank you! I appreciate all the advice!
Types of Software Needed to develop 3d games? I was just wondering what general categories of software are needed to develop a 3d game. I already have the graphics part covered with Autodesk Softimage, but what other types would be needed; i.e., what software is used for programming the code or AI?
Does anyone know some good 3d Games on the internet? i wanna play some Multi-player games ON THE INTERNET that are 3d and free and you dont have to download them. can't find any good ones! any suggestions? oh yeah don't say any sissy games, please leave those out.
How are professional 3D games created? I'm talking about 3D games such as Call of Duty. What kind of software is used? I understand that the modelling of the characters is done in Maya or 3D Studio Max but how do you actually make the game where you can control them? Please don't tell me that it's too hard or too complicated. I'm only asking for a list of programs used to create 3D games.
Can Windows 3D games be run on Mac Boot Camp? I just installed Windows Vista Home Basic on my Macbook Pro 15 inch using Mac OS X 10.5. When I went to Vista I installed Zoo Tycoon 2 and attempted to play it, it said something about my video card not having enough power (I don't remember the exact phrasing as I rebooted instantly to Mac OS X), is there any way to play 3D games on boot camp?
How do I enable 3d in my games? I have my latest drivers for my Nvidia Graphics Card, and when i go to the settings, it says i can enable in-game 3d settings. It says it is compatible with left 4 dead... I enable the 3d and when i open left 4 dead.. nothing happens. there is no 3d enabled in-game. And also, what kind of 3d glasses do i use for it. Please help.
How can i create games using C# and 3d application like maya?How can i combine those two? I want to create 3d games like Half-life2 and Sim City.I know creating game is very hard work.I am just 17 years old and i am learning C#.I also want to buy some sort of 3d application to create character and model and some animatjon,too.But i don't know how to combine the character created with maya with codes i wrote in visual studio.any ideas?What application i should use to create games like quake4.I know Quake 4 is created by many professional but i am alone.I bought Visual Studio 2005,Maya 8.5,Poser 7 and 3dstudio max 9.I know it is wasting money but i have strong will to create industrian standatd games.Can you help me to find some tutorials and some free e-books like "beginning directx 9".
What are the best graphics cards, and processors for 3D games? I have an HP Pavilion A1250N with an Amd Athlon 64x2 and 2 GB memory, 250 GB HD, and I'm looking to upgrade for better proformance and better 3D gamming, should I replace the Processor to something better, and Put in a stand alone graphics card, or can I just Replace one or the other? What are the best graphics cards for the money, and a good proccessor if I need one?
Can playing hi-res 3D games on a laptop (meets system requirements) reduce its performance in the long run? I'm just curious since I got a new laptop that has good specs (including video card), but it is not marketed as a gaming laptop. So would playing games on it cause the computer to slow down or get worse over time? This is not to be confused with running games and other programs simultaneously nor any issues related to the battery. I'm more concerned about how the playing of games would shorten the overall life of the laptop itself.
How can i learn to make 3d games at 13? Well im 13, and im upsessed with video game design and video game making and iw as wondering if theres a way were ic an learn or do it easily? and a program? pls i really love the art of video games and its what i want to do in life, Thanks alot!
How do I get 3d games to work on my laptop? My system is a Intel Pentium lll processer with 498 MHz, 348 MB of RAM. I cannot get any new attachments for my comp. And I really want to play this game. Can anyone help?
Does anyone know any good free 3D fantasy games? I am bored and need a game to play. I tried runescape, but it's not exactly my thing. But I wanted to play a fantasy game that's 3D and it needs to be free. If you know any, can you please tell me about them?
How much does the CPU affect FPS in 3d games compared to video cards? Is there some kind of comparison of different CPU's with the same decent video card? I'm planning on getting something like a GeForce 7600 GT and am wondering if my Pentium D 2.8 Ghz will be decent? Most of the tests I see have better CPU's then mine, how much will it affect my performance?
What 3D mmorpg fantasy games can i play on my Intel 82845g integrated graphics? Hi, What 3D mmorpg fantasy games can i play on my Intel 82845g integrated graphics? I like the game world of warcraft but sadly i can't upgrade my computer so i have to make do with what i've already got. What good 3d mmorpg fantasy games can i play on this machine? Thanks in advance! Regards. I would like to avoid browser based games such as Runescape thanks :)
Will we ever see free 3d games that show banners in the world? Imagine GTA San Andreas showing banners in the city. Banners as in same banners you see on the street. By that i mean in the actual 3d world! On buildings or subway stations or stuffs like that. I believe companies would pay lots of money for advertising inside the game, enough money to be able to give the game for free!
Where can I download Puzz 3d PC games for free online? I own the Puzz-3d Notre Dame Cathedral PC game and I have been trying to find torrents to get the other 4 versions because I love love love these 3d puzzle games. Any sites that would have any Puzz 3d torrents??? Thanks in advance!
Why do I get black polygons appearing in some 3D games? In Playboy Mansion, occasionally a black 2D polygon will appear in some place. It's a mild annoyance. In Dungeon Keeper 2, however, the entire place is covered in black and the only way to see anything is to zoom in all the way, but even then there are some black polygons interfering. I have Windows Vista. Any fixes?
which video card is good for 3d mmorpg games? i dont rly know a whole lot about video cards so can ya help me out which one is better for 3d mmorpg games or which one is higher video card? (if that makes sense) radeon x1300 radeon 9200 radeon 9550 geforce fx5500 and one more question, right now i have a Rage128 pro, if i get one of these other ones will they work on my computer? =D thx in advance!
What are the best 3D games online? I really want to know some great online 3D virtual games. I prefer no downloads for games, and I already know about Webkinz and Club Penguin, Toontown, Runescape, Second Life, and Habbo Hotel, so thanks :-) Maybe something like Sims 2, I mean how the avatars look like real people and you can do many things with them, but not things like romantic things.
Where can i go to find free 3D games and RGP games? im looking for free online games that i can chat with people and fight i have tryed runescape and Endless online and battle-on and i want some thing better then those and some thing thats hard for me can u help me that all?
I want to find a game (3D games) it portrays in real life.? I like 3D games it has very beautiful scenery. I used to play Gta Vice City, but all of the tasks in game is violent. I've known The Sims game, but it didnot attract me because it is constructed game. I want to find a game tell in real life with available chapters. In there characters have a real life. They have a family, jobs and friends etc... Please tell me if you know. Thank you so much!
What is the best FREE game maker/creator for 3d/2d games ? Hi, I have been doing 2d and 3d animation for some time and I am looking to move on to making games, I would like to Know what the best free game creator there is out there (which hopefully has lots of tutorials). thanks..... Extremekd
how do i eliminate mouse lag in certain 3D games? i am playing unreal gold and i am experience mouse lag. the mouse movement isn't jerky, but rather seems to react a fraction of a second behind every movement i make. a few points: - i don't get mouse lag while in windowed mode, only full screen mode - i don't get mouse lag with newer 3D games like ut2k4 and doom3 - i have experience this mouse lage with other games such as alice in wonderland and rune does anyone have a clue? thanks.
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