Our E-Books
Starloop Studios, as part of the wider Magic Media group, believes in cooperation among industry peers. To this end, we want to help set best practices on a global scale and sharing knowledge is an intrinsic element of this. This is why we created a series of free e-books to help others tackle the challenges, opportunities, and diverse projects that the gaming industry has.
Unreal Engine 5 E-book
Unreal Engine 5 is at the forefront of game development, offering a user-friendly interface that caters to both novices and experienced developers. Its cross-platform capabilities ensure developers can target a wide array of devices, from mobile phones to high-end PCs, maximizing reach and player engagement.Key features of Unreal Engine 5 include advanced asset integration and a powerful visual engine that allow for the creation of visually stunning and immersive experiences. The enhanced physics engine not only adds a layer of realism to gameplay but also enriches interaction, making games feel more responsive and life-like.
Unity Game Development E-book
Unity's game development revolution features a user-friendly interface, cross-platform reach, and advanced functionality. Its tools and asset integration enable the creation of visually compelling experiences, while its physics engine heightens gameplay realism. Unity's C# scripting supports complex game mechanics and advanced AI, offering developers the means to devise intricate gameplay systems. Its visual editor streamlines design and testing, conserving development time and refining the creative process.
Game Porting E-book
Game porting is essential in expanding the reach of a video game and making it accessible to a broader audience. By adapting a game to run on different platforms and operating systems, developers can cater to players who use different devices and increase their potential customer base. Porting a game can also help to extend the game's lifespan, as it can be re-released on new platforms years after its original release. Moreover, successful game porting can boost a game's reputation and generate more revenue for the developer. In today's market, where players use a wide range of devices to play games, game porting is becoming increasingly important for developers to consider.
Real-time VFX E-book
Visual effects (VFX) play a critical role in enhancing the immersive experience of video games. From realistic explosions and environmental effects to character animations and special powers, VFX bring life and excitement to virtual worlds. Advancements in technology have allowed for greater detail and interactivity in VFX, leading to more engaging gameplay. Want to learn more about VFX in gaming? Check out our e-book VFX in Gaming: An In-Depth Look at the Creation and Implementation of Visual Effects in Video Games.
Stories from Our Clients
Working with Starloop was a wholesale positive experience!
They helped with game design, game economy, and development for some of our recent titles, like Hello Kitty Merge Town. Their professionalism and creativity throughout design, production, and implementation is something we were very happy with. We’re looking forward to working with them again in the future.
Very flexible and agile way of working with high focus on quality and core gameplay.
Very flexible and agile way of working with high focus on quality and core gameplay. It’s great to have a partner that you can trust the ownership of the project to and is motivated to bring us the best possible results
To excellence and beyond
Their support and the consistent level of service provided to us has been first rate. Their dedication goes beyond what you expect in order to ensure the quality of the product. We also value their open communication and team approach.
They went above and beyond to make sure we got the game ported in time.
Thanks to their connections with companies such as Microsoft, one of the games they worked on was featured in their media outlets. Their timeliness and ability to work on tricky platforms and succeed are outstanding.
The communication and pace of getting things done were really good and the artist was able to adopt the graphical style of the game almost instantly.
I was very satisfied with the collaboration. The communication and pace of getting things done were really good and the artist was able to adopt the graphical style of the game almost instantly.
Team at Starloop Studios is great!
Very flexible and agile way of working with high focus on quality and core gameplay. It’s great to have a partner that you can trust the ownership of the project to and is motivated to bring us the best possible results.
Good quality of work, autonomous and always looking for ways to help.
Good quality of work, autonomous and always looking for ways to help. They rapidly understood and met our expectations. So nice to be stress free about their next delivery : on time and always on a par with our high quality expectations!