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Our resources for free and low cost game development software, from game engines to art tools and tutorials, and more.

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What to do about Game Engines with Rez Graham and Bryant Francis: Game Developer Podcast Ep. 42

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On today's podcast, we discuss a few hot topics in game engines: including Unity's bid to rebuilt trust with developers and the case for rolling one's own tech.

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What GameMaker's 25-year run tells us about the game engine market

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November 2024 marks the 25th anniversary of the company behind Gamemaker, a popular game engine for indies.

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The Generous Space of Alternative Game Engines (A Curation)

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The pursuit of platform agnosticism is a way of reclaiming power constantly lost to the game industry's drive to maximize profits.

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The complete introduction to Unity game development

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Here's how to get started with the Unity game engine, from installation to familiarizing yourself with the interface, how to start scripting, and more.

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Real reasons (not) to build custom game engines in 2024

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Drawing from Highfleet's experience, this article explains why building your own engine may be a bad idea and when it might be worth considering.

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Exploring the 2024 State of the Game Industry report - Game Developer Podcast ep. 39

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Game Developer, Omdia, and GDC staff discuss the State of the Game Industry 2024 survey, hitting on layoffs, unionization, game engine changes, and much more.