GameDev News - May 17, 2019
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Published: 2019-05-19 04:40:25

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* **Dev/Tools/Tech**  
    * **Unity**  
        * [Unity 2019.1.3](https://unity3d.com/get-unity/download/archive) 
        * [Unity 2019.2.0b2](https://unity3d.com/unity/beta) 
        * [Unity 2019.3.0a2](https://unity3d.com/alpha/2019.3) 
        * [Introducing the Profile Analyzer](https://blogs.unity3d.com/2019/05/13/introducing-the-profile-analyzer/) 
        * [Introducing the Animation Rigging preview package for Unity 2019.1](https://blogs.unity3d.com/2019/05/14/introducing-the-animation-rigging-preview-package-for-unity-2019-1/) 
        * [Coding to the Beat - Under the Hood of a Rhythm Game in Unity](https://www.gamasutra.com/blogs/GrahamTattersall/20190515/342454/Coding_to_the_Beat__Under_the_Hood_of_a_Rhythm_Game_in_Unity.php) 
        * [Unity ML Agents](https://www.gamedev.net/articles/programming/engines-and-middleware/unity-ml-agents-r5114/)    
    * **Unreal**  
        * [Epic Online Services roadmap update](https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/blog/epic-online-services-roadmap-update)  
    * **CryEngine**  
        * [CRYENGINE Launcher Update 1.10.0](https://www.cryengine.com/news/cryengine-launcher-update-1100#)  
    * **VR/AR**  
        * [Translucent vs Masked Rendering in Real-Time Applications](https://developer.oculus.com/blog/translucent-vs-masked-rendering-in-real-time-applications/)  
    * **Microsoft**  
        * [Announcing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18898](https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2019/05/15/announcing-windows-10-insider-preview-build-18898/#tY0uaSUg2rVjHxmc.97) 
        * [DirectX 12 boosts performance of HITMAN 2](https://devblogs.microsoft.com/directx/directx-12-boosts-performance-of-hitman-2/) 
        * [Quick Info Improvements in Visual Studio 2019: Colorization and Search Online](https://devblogs.microsoft.com/cppblog/quick-info-improvements-in-visual-studio-2019-colorization-and-search-online/) 
        * [Visualize your build with IncrediBuild’s Build Monitor and Visual Studio 2019](https://devblogs.microsoft.com/cppblog/visualize-your-build-with-incredibuilds-build-monitor-and-visual-studio-2019/) 
        * [Windows 10 SDK Preview Build 18894 available now!](https://blogs.windows.com/buildingapps/2019/05/14/windows-10-sdk-preview-build-18894-available-now/#JVu4wxqf4ckDsMiY.97)  
    * **Other**  
        * [This two-hour documentary gives players insight into how God of War was made](https://mcvuk.com/this-two-hour-documentary-gives-players-insight-into-how-god-of-war-was-made/) 
        * [Radeon GPU Profiler 1.5.1 Released](https://www.gamedev.net/news/radeon-gpu-profiler-151-released-r905/) 
        * [Valve breaks down different tools for marketing games on Steam](https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/342636/Valve_breaks_down_different_tools_for_marketing_games_on_Steam.php) 
        * [Art Design Deep Dive: The gorgeous voxel creatures of Fugl](https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/342524/Art_Design_Deep_Dive_The_gorgeous_voxel_creatures_of_Fugl.php)   
* **Industry News**  
    * **Microsoft-related**  
        * [Sony and Microsoft partner for cloud, AI innovations](https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2019-05-16-sony-and-microsoft-partner-for-cloud-ai-innovations) 
        * [Minecraft Earth gives franchise a Pok&#233;mon Go twist](https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2019-05-17-minecraft-earth-gives-franchise-a-pok-mon-go-twist)  
    * **VR/AR**  
        * [HP Reverb Release Date Slips, Retailers List Headset as ‘Out of Stock’](https://www.roadtovr.com/hp-reverb-release-date-delay-slip-out-of-stock/) 
        * [Emcore3D - Native VR/AR Engine for iOS](https://www.gamedev.net/news/emcore3d-native-vrar-engine-for-ios-r902/) 
        * [Tilt Five Shows AR Tech Aimed at Revolutionizing Tabletop Gaming](https://www.roadtovr.com/tilt-five-ar-tabletop-gaming-board-games/) 
        * [Vive Pro Eye Now Available in Europe, Starting at €1,700](https://www.roadtovr.com/vive-pro-eye-now-available-europe-starting-e1700/) 
        * [AUO to Showcase 1,688 PPI Display with HDR for VR Headsets](https://www.roadtovr.com/auo-showcase-1688-ppi-display-hdr-vr-headsets/) 
        * [Steam Survey: HTC &amp; Windows VR See Gains as Oculus Awaits New Headsets](https://www.roadtovr.com/steam-survey-april-2019-htc-vive-and-windows-vr-gains-oculus-new-headsets/)    
    * **Other**  
        * [Profits tumble at Square Enix due to escalating launch costs](https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2019-05-13-profits-tumble-at-square-enix-due-to-escalating-launch-costs) 
        * [Take-Two ends fiscal year with a group effort](https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2019-05-13-take-two-ends-fiscal-year-with-a-group-effort) 
        * [Grand Theft Auto V has sold nearly 110m copies](https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2019-05-13-grand-theft-auto-v-has-sold-110m-copies) 
        * [US Supreme Court says Apple can be sued for monopolization](https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2019-05-13-us-supreme-court-says-apple-can-be-sued-for-monopolization) 
        * [Bandai Namco sales and profits up last year, led by gaming segment](https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2019-05-13-bandai-namco-sales-and-profits-up-last-year-led-by-gaming-segment) 
        * [Nintendo Switch sales pass PS4 in Japan](https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2019-05-15-nintendo-switch-sales-pass-ps4-in-japan) 
        * [Epic Games Store stealth launches in China](https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2019-05-15-epic-games-store-stealth-launches-in-china) 
        * [Uplay boost fails to prevent The Division 2 missing sales targets](https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2019-05-16-uplay-boost-fails-to-prevent-the-division-2-missing-sales-targets) 
        * [Steam Link finally available for iOS](https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2019-05-16-steam-link-finally-available-for-ios) 
        * [Epic footing the bill for some discounts in the Epic Games Store&#39;s first sale](https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/342818/Epic_footing_the_bill_for_some_discounts_in_the_Epic_Games_Stores_first_sale.php) 
        * [No show floor booth for Activision at E3](https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2019-05-16-no-show-floor-booth-for-activision-at-e3) 
        * [Nvidia anticipates growth despite steep drop in Q1 profit](https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2019-05-17-nvidia-anticipates-growth-despite-steep-drop-in-q1-profit) 
        * [Teething pains for Epic Games Store as publishers opt out of debut &#39;Mega Sale&#39;](https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/342887/Teething_pains_for_Epic_Games_Store_as_publishers_opt_out_of_debut_Mega_Sale.php)   
* **Games/Retro/Misc/Stuff I Think is Interesting**  
    * [Game Engine Black Books Update](http://fabiensanglard.net/gebb/index.html) 
    * [MIDI Synthesizer From A Sega Genesis](https://hackaday.com/2019/05/15/midi-synthesizer-from-a-sega-genesis/)