The Unity meltdown sucks for students and educators, too
Game Developer
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
Unity's controversial new fee system has developers, as well as teachers and students, thinking about dropping the engine.
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Game Developer
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
Unity's controversial new fee system has developers, as well as teachers and students, thinking about dropping the engine.
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