Gaming: From Engines to Immersive Worlds
Gaming: From Engines to Immersive Worlds Game engines are the backbone of modern games. They provide rendering, physics, input, audio, and many tools that help teams turn ideas into playable worlds. A good engine frees designers from low‑level chores, letting them focus on story, gameplay, and feel. Over the last decade, rendering has become more realistic. Real‑time lighting, shadows, and even ray tracing add depth to scenes. Physics simulations—from rigid bodies to cloth—respond to player moves in believable ways, while audio design locks in mood and space. ...