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Small Business Server 2008

Mykre — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 03:35:06 GMT

Over the last few weeks I have slowly been going through the process of upgrading my Small Business Server 2003 to Small Business Server 2008. Currently I still have some work to do but it looks like the migration of most of it has gone through with out a hitch.

The good thing is now I am able to continue my work developing some small solutions with Exchange, I was using Exchange 2003 but wanted to use some of the new features that you get with exchange 2007.

The next step is to also continue learning some SharePoint Processes so that I can start to use it in some of my projects.

Upgrading XNA 3.0 Projects to XNA 3.1

Mykre — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 03:23:07 GMT

i have some time on my hands this weekend, so I thought I would dig into some coding. But as most of my code is still running under XNA 3.0 I thought I would start by doing a small article on upgrading a project from XNA 3.0 to XNA 3.1.

The Example I did choose is the Network Game State Sample from the Creators site, for those who have not downloaded it yet, I would it is a good starting point for most projects.

The first stage was to make a copy of the project and move it to a new location, in the case of the sample I just downloaded it from the creators site and extracted it to my projects directory. When done you just need to load the project up into the new XNA Game Studio 3.1. As you should all know by now the new Game Studio System will allow you to open and create projects in both XNA 3.0 and XNA 3.1.

When the project is loaded all you need to do is right click on the solution and select the Upgrade Solution option from the menu.

You will be presented with a final choice to continue or not, select Upgrade and let the Wizard do it’s job.

Once the Process has finished you now have a project that will run using the New XNA 3.1 System.

just a final note, if you are planning on entering the Dream Build Play comp you will need to upgrade your projects to XNA 3.1. But if you would like to release your project on the Xbox Live Community Games you will have to either use XNA 3.0 or wait until July 2009 when the system should be upgraded to handle the New XNA 3.1.

“Remember, until late July 2009 Premium Creators cannot submit 3.1 projects. You can save and service your existing games in 3.0 with XNA Game Studio 3.1. As we get closer we will be sure to keep everyone updated on specific times and dates!”

All in All is it a really easy process to upgrade your projects to XNA 3.1.

Reversi Sample Artwork

Mykre — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 02:12:52 GMT

Here is a small Collection of some of the Artwork for a Reversi Game that I am putting together, Over time I will be adding to the collection.

Project Natel – Now this could be fun

Mykre — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 11:49:05 GMT

I could really see my autistic son having fun with this device.

Call of Duty – Modern Warfare 2 actual Game play footage

Mykre — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 08:08:15 GMT

This is a game I am hanging out for.

Video Games | Modern Warfare 2 | E3 09: Press Conference Gameplay

XBox 360 | Playstation 3 | Nintendo Wii

Mass Effect 2 E3 Teaser

Mykre — Sun, 31 May 2009 03:00:00 GMT

I enjoyed playing the first, and this looks like it is going to be just as much fun.

Video Games | Mass Effect 2 | E3 09: Exclusive Teaser HD

XBox 360 | Playstation 3 | Nintendo Wii

XNA Game - Ceres Dawn

Mykre — Sun, 31 May 2009 00:29:00 GMT

I came across these two videos on Ceres Dawn, to me this is an interesting idea, and I would like to see some more of it.

Blender 2.49 Released

Mykre — Sat, 30 May 2009 22:13:38 GMT

I know that we are all sitting around waiting for the release of Blender 2.50, but while you are waiting you can start to use the latest release 2.49.

Here is a list of some of the features in this release.

Video Textures
Texture Nodes
Real-time Dome rendering
Projection Painting
Game Engine speed-up
Etch-a-ton armature sketching
Bullet Physics
Boolean Improvements
JPEG2000 Support
Game Engine Modifier Support
Python Script extensions
Improved Game Logic and Python API
Plus many other Features and Fixes

Drop on over to the Blender Downloads page and download the latest version.

Softimage Mod Tool 7.5 Pro updated on Creators Site

Mykre — Sat, 16 May 2009 02:12:20 GMT

The Microsoft Creators team have updated the Partners page and released the Softimage Mod Tool 7.5 Pro Edition, I would suggest that all Premium Members drop on Over and Download the latest version.

Autodesk's Softimage Mod Tool Pro 7.5 is now available! This new version is built on the Softimage 7.x core, which includes ICE (visual programming), new real-time shading API, support for Windows Vista, and many other improvements. Specific to XNA are an export pipeline to XNA Game Studio 3.0, and free training from Noesis Interactive on creating characters for XNA. Microsoft XNA Creator’s Club Premium members can download the Mod Tool “Pro”, which is has a commercial EULA specific to creating games for Xbox LIVE Community Games.

Download it now at the XNA Creators Partner page! If you’re not a Premium member, you can find out more information by going to the Membership page.

Tutorial – Low Poly Prop in 3DS Max

Mykre — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 23:37:00 GMT

Here is a really good tutorial that takes you through the steps to create a Low Poly Propeller using the 3d Studio Max 9 Application. During the tutorial the author uses some reference images to setup the drawing surface.