c-level is an artists (and others) cooperative in LA that hosts projects like Endgames: Waco Resurrection. waco resurrection is a computer game and performance that explores the siege at Waco, Texas. I haven’t experienced it, but from the images and QT video it looks like a powerful example of gaming in an art/provocation context. Comments from those who have seen it appreciated!
They use a the GarageGames: Torque Game Engine SDK which has an affordable license. Espen Aarseth called for the development of an open source game engine for game studies. Is Torque close enough? Here is a quote,
Torque is a complete cross platform gaming solution which greatly increases your money making ability without additional development costs. Create your product on the PC, then port to Mac or Linux within hours. To further reduce development costs, support of Open Source and free tools are at the heart of the Torque development philosophy. For instance, Quark is the preferred level and building development solution.
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