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Philip Bak
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Programmer | Now: Fortnite @ Epic Games | Then: Ripstone, Niine Games, Deep Red, Argonaut, Gremlin, Sony Playstation, Vectordean.
A good video for those interested in the area. A decade ago I remember writing something like 10 different systems for Bezier by the time it shipped.

Pure gpu, cpu sim & point sprites, and everything in-between. I wouldn't organise memory like he does here but Cliff ships games so, meh, who cares!
Hurrah! I have just uploaded the third video in my series about programming a PC strategy game in C++ with your own engine! Its all about particle systems. (Its a big topic). There are 2 other videos by me on C++ already posted. Please share! (and watch :D) youtu.be/bkaQ4AQWId8 #programming
C++ Strategy Game Programming: Ridiculous Space Battles code video #3
YouTube video by Positech Games
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November 28, 2025 at 8:22 PM
I was 8 years old and just got into bed. My mum came rushing up the stairs and into my bedroom. "Come down now. You liked Star Wars, you're going to love this." And I did.

She may have covered my eyes when John Hurt was having his dinner.
ITV viewing on July 11 1982 was a bit good...

(This was the UK television premiere of Alien.)
October 31, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Reposted by Philip Bak
A good friend has submitted this brilliant model of the library from Buffy to Lego Ideas. I’d be very grateful for your help in getting her to 5k supporters: beta.ideas.lego.com/product-idea...
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Library | LEGO® Ideas
"Sunnydale High isn't really like other high schools. A lot of weird stuff happens here." Buffy the Vampire Slayer first exploded onto our TV screens in the lat…
beta.ideas.lego.com
October 7, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Whatever this is, it’s fabulous, and I’m sold.
October 8, 2025 at 11:18 PM
One Battle After Another (1986)
Director: Yu Suzuki
Publisher: Sega
October 8, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Reposted by Philip Bak
October 2, 2025 at 2:46 PM