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1. Debugging Android using Unity (an invasion into insanity)
Hints, tips and advice for working well with Android in Unity
Mobile Apps » Android »
Simon Jackson Updated: 16 Oct 2019
Rating: 5.00/5 ( (1 vote))
2. The Eternal Battle with Disk Space
The eternal battle with disk space
Operating Systems » Windows »
Simon Jackson Updated: 15 May 2019
Rating: 4.89/5 ( (2 votes))
3. Windows 10 Mixed Reality Devices – The definitive consumer review
Since Microsoft launched its Mixed Reality program, initially with the business focused HoloLens program, a lot of interest has been garnered for the experiences it has generated, especially with most of its game focused demos.
Nvidia » »
Simon Jackson Updated: 6 Sep 2017
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4. Resolving build issues for UWP packages with Unity
If you are building games and projects in Unity and targeting the Universal Windows Platform (UWP), you may have noticed than in the recent Unity releases this was actually broken.
Desktop Programming » Universal Windows Platform »
Simon Jackson Updated: 31 Aug 2017
Rating: 3.00/5 ( (1 vote))
5. Getting Started with MonoGame using XML
How to get started with MonoGame using XML
Simon Jackson Updated: 31 May 2017
Rating: 5.00/5 ( (3 votes))
6. Developing Games for Cystic Fibrosis Treatment – Getting Started with Fizzyo
Developing games for Cystic Fibrosis treatment – Getting started with Fizzyo
Simon Jackson Updated: 10 May 2017
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7. Getting Started with MonoGame using Visual Studio
MonoGame (for those of you not yet aware) is a Game Building Framework / API born from the ashes that was the Microsoft XNA Framework that provides a very easy to use API to build games.
Mobile Apps » iOS »
Simon Jackson Updated: 15 Mar 2017
Rating: 4.94/5 ( (8 votes))
8. Converting DirectX .X Files for Use in Games
How to convert DirectX .X files for use in games
Mobile Apps » iOS »
Simon Jackson Updated: 14 Dec 2016
Rating: 5.00/5 ( (3 votes))
9. Building apps & games for Xbox One using UWP – Build once and target many
    For my sins, I was asked back to FutureDecoded again this year to give a talk on the Microsoft UWP platform, specifically about bringing games to the XboxOne using UWP.  By all accounts the session went well (especially as there was standing room only by the time the …
Desktop Programming » Universal Windows Platform »
Simon Jackson Updated: 14 Nov 2016
Rating: 5.00/5 ( (2 votes))
10. Getting the Most Out of Your Assets – The MonoGame Content Pipeline
How to get the most out of your assets - the MonoGame Content Pipeline
Monogame » »
Simon Jackson Updated: 16 Oct 2016
Rating: 5.00/5 ( (2 votes))
11. MonoGame – Building Multi-platform Solutions
MonoGame – Building Multi-platform Solutions
Mobile Apps » »
Simon Jackson Updated: 16 Sep 2016
Rating: 5.00/5 ( (3 votes))
12. MonoGame Content Project Tool Walkthrough
MonoGame Content Project Tool Walkthrough
Simon Jackson Updated: 29 Aug 2016
Rating: 5.00/5 ( (1 vote))
13. Injecting Intelligence – Building Apps using Microsoft Cognitive Services
How to build apps using Microsoft Cognitive Services
Artificial Intelligence » Machine Learning »
Simon Jackson Updated: 10 Jul 2016
Rating: 5.00/5 ( (5 votes))
14. IARC and You – Updating Your Store Age Ratings
IARC and you - updating your store age ratings
All Topics » »
Simon Jackson Updated: 26 Jun 2016
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15. UWP and development on Xbox One
A break down on the different modes of Xbox One development and clear direction of what is possible with the new UWP Retail unlock mode. Enable all devs to sideload and develop on the Xbox One UWP Platform
Desktop Programming » Universal Windows Platform »
Simon Jackson Updated: 6 May 2016
Rating: 5.00/5 ( (1 vote))
16. Making your game stand out with Cortana on Windows 10
True speech interaction is something we do not see very often in gaming. Sure, you have recorded audio for NPCs and a few non-silent protagonists, but it is very rare for the player to interact with speech themselves. Check out this awesome opportunity for games
Simon Jackson Updated: 25 Apr 2016
Rating: 4.83/5 ( (6 votes))
17. Be Careful of Those SPECIAL Names in Unity
Be careful of those SPECIAL names in Unity
Game Development » XBox »
Simon Jackson Updated: 4 Feb 2016
Rating: 5.00/5 ( (5 votes))
18. Debugging Unity 3D with VSCode
Debugging Unity 3D with VSCode
Containers » Docker »
Simon Jackson Updated: 23 Jan 2016
Rating: 4.00/5 ( (1 vote))
19. Updating Old FBX Files for the Modern Era
Updating Old FBX Files for the Modern Era
Multimedia » DirectX »
Simon Jackson Updated: 19 Oct 2015
Rating: 4.73/5 ( (4 votes))
20. Unity AI Programming Essentials–A Review
A review of Unity AI programming essentials
Simon Jackson Updated: 10 Jan 2015
Rating: 5.00/5 ( (1 vote))

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