Take your Blender skills to the next level with Geometry Nodes! Learn how to think procedurally, build smarter, and make Geometry Nodes work for your production pipeline.

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Forget-Me-Not Studios spoke to us about the narrative mystery game 12, Memory Lane, sharing the vision behind it, the challenges faced during development, and its approach to portraying Alzheimer's disease.

Read: https://80.lv/articles/how-forget-me-not-studios-created-the-12-memory-lane-mystery-game?utm_source=telegram

Microsoft has acknowledged Windows 11's problems, promising to fix them in 2026.

"You will see us focus on addressing pain points we hear consistently from customers": https://80.lv/articles/microsoft-acknowledges-windows-11-s-issues-promises-to-fix-them?utm_source=telegram

Meta's VR division Reality Labs lost $19 billion in 2025.

The company expects to gradually reduce losses while continuing to develop its VR products: https://80.lv/articles/meta-s-vr-division-lost-usd19-billion-in-2025?utm_source=telegram

3D Environment Artist Juan Pablo Fuentes Ruiz showcased this fascinating artwork inspired by the traditional sumi-e watercolor style.

The artist shared details of the workflow in Blender: https://80.lv/articles/amazing-3d-scene-created-in-the-style-of-sumi-e-watercolor?utm_source=telegram

A GDC survey found that 33% of video game workers in the US were laid off over the past two years.

Globally, the situation is not much better: https://80.lv/articles/survey-says-that-33-of-us-video-game-industry-workers-were-laid-off-over-last-2-years?utm_source=telegram

According to the latest GDC survey, more than half of game developers now view generative AI as harmful to the industry.

Business positions lead in AI tools adoption: https://80.lv/articles/gdc-survey-over-50-of-game-devs-say-generative-ai-harms-industry?utm_source=telegram

Check out behind-the-scenes of a 2D parallax environment from Milki Delivery, a WIP cozy adventure with summer vibes.

Learn more and wishlist: https://80.lv/articles/check-out-behind-the-scenes-of-2d-parallax-environment-from-cozy-summer-game?utm_source=telegram

Have a look at this awesome brush stroke scattering system made by Ashlee Alaniz for Blender.

See more: https://80.lv/articles/look-at-this-cool-brush-stroke-scattering-system-for-blender?utm_source=telegram

3D Animator Nocluse unveiled this Blender-made animation inspired by the Gundam series.

More: https://80.lv/articles/take-a-look-at-this-realistic-gundam-inspired-animation-created-with-blender?utm_source=telegram

Stardew Valley creator ConcernedApe shared an update on the progress of his next game, Haunted Chocolatier, addressing rumors and explaining why it's taking longer than expected.

"It's not the same 'engine' as Stardew Valley": https://80.lv/articles/stardew-valley-creator-explains-why-haunted-chocolatier-is-taking-longer?utm_source=telegram

Sneak peek at 99 Falls, a whimsical roguelite platformer set in a surreal fantasy universe, Neebota. 3 game modes, bizarre monsters, hand-painted comic frames, and music by David Wise.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2164500/99_Fails/

ReStory: Chill Electronics Repairs is a game that offers you a nice opportunity to repair iconic retro consoles, phones, and other devices.

Get that Pokia working again: https://80.lv/articles/repair-old-consoles-in-this-fun-restore-shop-simulator?utm_source=telegram

Positive Steam reviews for Monster Hunter Wilds skyrocketed after its recent optimization update.

Finally, the game might climb out of Mixed almost a year after release: https://80.lv/articles/monster-hunter-wilds-positive-reviews-skyrocket-after-its-recent-steam-optimization-update?utm_source=telegram

Check out Log Riders, an upcoming co-op by Bluespy Studios, in which you and your friend need to balance a log and overcome various obstacles.

Wishlist: https://80.lv/articles/check-out-two-player-co-op-where-you-balance-a-log-overcome-obstacles?utm_source=telegram

To celebrate the upcoming GDC Festival of Gaming 2026, we’re hosting a fun community quiz. Answer a few quick questions about GDC for a chance to win tickets to one of the most exciting game industry events of the year.

Join our community and win a pass: https://discord.gg/80lv

VRChat creator Aikawa teased a beautiful transparent material for your avatar's legs, in which you can put whatever you like.

You can collaborate with the artist to make your own patterns inside: https://80.lv/articles/you-can-put-anything-in-these-transparent-legs-for-vrchat-avatars?utm_source=telegram