The Metaverse has been hyped up a lot recently, but in reality, it’s still a long way from fulfilling its potential. Originally ideated as the next step in the evolution of the internet, the Metaverse, in theory, is where people hold the creative ability to construct new worlds while staying…

At the end of March, several members of our game studio had the pleasure of attending the Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco, California. The annual event serves to unite the gaming industry for a week of educational discussions, inspiring games, hardware demos, and networking opportunities—Annie, Amy, Chan, and…

Time has flown! It is hard to believe that four years have passed since Shelby first joined our team. Just like her repertoire of work, Shelby’s role within the team has grown ten-fold since then. Now, as art director, she is primarily responsible for establishing and upholding the art direction…

In the Spring of 2020, we envisioned a virtual world in which players would have the freedom to design, create, and nurture their unique gardens year-round — an experience that would eventually become Loam Sandbox. …

We are proud to officially announce the release of Amebous Labs’ debut title, Loam Sandbox! Our early access garden sim game aims to provide players with a comforting, creative virtual reality experience. In the magical world of Loam Sandbox, every player begins with a near-empty garden space they can personalize…

Tips for Publishing Quest VR Apps and Games — We’re closer than ever to Loam Sandbox’s early access release via App Lab. For nearly two years, our team has been working tirelessly to bring the vision of a relaxing virtual reality garden sim game to life. …

Designing art for virtual reality games is to wrestle form with function. — All things naturally have a form or shape–an outward appearance that differentiates one item from the next. Similarly, all art has a purpose or function, whether expressive, utilitarian, or persuasive in nature. Louis Sullivan, an influential architect from the late 19th century, believed that “form follows function.” …

Let’s face it, we all want to make games. — Game development offers a uniquely rewarding career, allowing you to celebrate your work in unusual ways. In what other industry are you afforded the luxury of being able to literally play with your work? …

And how you can create your own. — When getting started in 3D art and creating materials, the words “bump maps” or “normal maps” can generate some confusion. The idea behind normal maps is somewhat complex but can be easily explained; a normal map is a texture used to generate details in a mesh that don’t exist within…