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   / retrohistories   to learn more! Follow me on Twitter at   / retrohistories  .  Footage: Evolution of PlayStation    • Evolution of PlayStation: PlayStation 2   Unreal Engine 2004 tech demo uploaded by alecTHElion    • Unreal engine 3 tech demo   Chinese Paladin 5 Prequel Gameplay - boss Battle Dragon (HD) uploaded by Rangris    • Chinese Paladin 5 Prequel Gameplay - boss ...   Criterion Games new IP! - EA Conference - E3 2014 - Eurogamer    • Criterion Games new IP! - EA Conference - ...   Working in Games: YGD visits EA Criterion Games BAFTA Kids & Teens    • Working in Games: YGD visits EA Criterion ...   Just The Job – Video Game Sound Designer Criterion Games    • Just The Job – Video Game Sound Designer   Working in Games: Environment Artist, EA and Criterion Games BAFTA Kids & Teens    • Working in Games: Environment Artist, EA a...   How to Make Games: EA Criterion (#3) BAFTA Kids & Teens    • How to Make Games: EA Criterion (#3)   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