Welcome to the May 2022 (and very first) edition of Sumo
Digital’s In the News!
No need to scour the web or rustle through your local paper
as here we take a look back at some of the latest media coverage highlighting the
fantastic efforts of our Sumo Digital studios from around the world and, of course,
the talented people working within them.
Join us as we take a look at what our studios have been up
to in the press throughout the month of May.
Unreal Engine 5’s Megascans will be a game-changer says
Amit Kumar Mehar
During this year’s State of Unreal Keynote Presentation,
which gave us a glimpse of what developers will have at their disposal with
Unreal Engine 5, Epic revealed that over 30 studios are currently developing
titles via this engine, including Sumo Digital.
In this interview with Sportskeeda, Sumo India’s Senior
Graphics Programmer Amit Kumar Mehar shared his experience of working with
Unreal Engine 5, and what it holds for the future of Sumo India developers and
the industry.
You can read the full interview here.
Creating the Maps for ‘The Texas Chain Saw Massacre’
Bloody Disgusting was among the media outlets that shared Gun
Interactive’s insightful update, in which the developer unveiled the maps for
the Family House, Gas Station and Slaughterhouse that are set to appear in the
upcoming Texas Chain Saw Massacre game, co-developed with Sumo Nottingham.
The article looks at the process of recreating the iconic
locations from the 1974 movie as game environments, and how they may require
different playstyles depending on where players find themselves in the midst of
the horrors that lie ahead.
Check out all the details right here.
10 Most Chill Walking Simulators For Gamers Who Want To
Relax
We love a good walking sim game, don’t we? There’s something
magical about taking a gentle stroll through unique game worlds. Times News Express
put together a wonderful piece on the 10 most chill walking simulators for
gamers who want to relax – including The Chinese Room’s atmospheric walking sim
Everybody’s Gone To The Rapture.
Take a look at the full list here.
Another win for Sumo Digital in partnership with THRIVE
Sumo Digital is never far away from an award, and Learning
News happily reported on us receiving our second award in partnership with
THRIVE. Sumo scooped silver in ‘Best Use of Digital Technologies’ at the 2022
UK Employee Experience Awards, as well as winning silver in the ‘Best Use of
Digital Technologies’ category back in April at the Learning Excellence Awards.
You can find out more about these awards and Sumo Digital’s partnership
with THRIVE here.
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