RenderWare: The Engine that Powered an Era | Retrohistories

One of the first reusable game engines came from an unexpected quarter: a group of British software engineers working in the research arm of a Japanese camera company. You've probably seen their work without knowing it, and if it weren't for their engine, the PS2's game library would look a lot more barren. 14/11: Apologies for the blurring on parts of the video. YouTube told me that I needed to anonymise somebody who appeared, but didn't identify which part was the issue! I had to use their automated tool to blur every detected face that wasn't pertinent to the story. I still don't know if that's enough, but if you're still in this video and don't want to be, please email me: [email protected], and I'll fix it. Retrohistories is funded by generous supporters on Patreon. Rewards include names and pixel art avatars in the credits, weekly behind-the-scenes updates and a new game history link every weekend. If you enjoyed this video and are interested in helping me tell more stories, go to https://www.patreon.com/retrohistories to learn more! Follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/retrohistories.  Footage: Evolution of PlayStation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hvcps5dFzfc Unreal Engine 2004 tech demo uploaded by alecTHElion https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbhjmh8UGc8 Chinese Paladin 5 Prequel Gameplay - boss Battle Dragon (HD) uploaded by Rangris https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=id26ZC41-8Q Criterion Games new IP! - EA Conference - E3 2014 - Eurogamer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMRo8rifJGM Working in Games: YGD visits EA Criterion Games BAFTA Kids & Teens https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAkgc_yzArw Just The Job – Video Game Sound Designer Criterion Games https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qn6eETb-wIU Working in Games: Environment Artist, EA and Criterion Games BAFTA Kids & Teens https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOboIUnClD4 How to Make Games: EA Criterion (#3) BAFTA Kids & Teens https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03Bmim_lwZs Photo of RenderWare founders courtesy of Mel Slater at UCL Music from these game OSTs: Burnout by Steve Emney and Stephen Root Sub Culture by Versatile Airblade by Steve Emney and Stephen Root