In this article we explore the design choices for different weapons in Tribocalypse VR. We discuss the relation of weapons in regular PC games to weapons in VR games. Again we use immersion and clarity to analyze the different design choices. Items that the player can pick up in TVR are spears, bombs, the bow and […]
In this third part we go through the different interface designs we tried in Tribocalypse VR (TVR) and explain the different levels of immersion and clarity in each of them. The graphical user interface (GUI) in computer games usually consists of informative or interactable elements such as menu screens, score tables, buttons and levers in the […]
In this part we discuss the environment and level design principles. We bring out the rationale game developers should consider when building their levels and positioning the player. The players must feel as if they are part of the created world. Game developers and artists work hard to provoke this feeling in the players. HTC […]
Welcome, reader! This is the first part of a series of articles, which delve into game design for VR platforms. We focus on the HTC Vive platform and room-scale VR. Many of the concepts also apply to other VR platforms and the critical analysis of different game design elements is transferable to other areas as […]
On the ICS Day 2016 of the University of Tartu we introduced the computer graphics and virtual reality lab to the students. An overview of people we have in the field and different projects our students have been working on.
The Computer Graphics and Virtual Reality Lab at the Institute of Computer Science, University of Tartu, Estonia provides video game development, virtual reality (VR), and computer graphics education both inside and outside the uni and a study place for our students.
We research psychology and computational neuroscience using VR. Learn more.
Our students showcased their games at Game in Tartu 2026. The event was on the 21st and 22nd of February and brought together the video game culture in Tartu. Hundreds of people visited to see the showcased games, partake in cosplay, compete in a tournament, or otherwise spend a fun weekend surrounded by video games. […]
The University of Tartu Institute of Computer Science, CGVR Lab, and the Estonian National Museum came together to organize the University of Tartu Pro Game Jam 2026. This game jam was designed especially for professional and experienced game developers. The event brought together over 100 participants, who formed 23 teams. Their shared goal was simple […]