What GameMaker's 25-year run tells us about the game engine market
Game Developer
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
November 2024 marks the 25th anniversary of the company behind Gamemaker, a popular game engine for indies.
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Game Developer
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
November 2024 marks the 25th anniversary of the company behind Gamemaker, a popular game engine for indies.
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Developers are constantly seeking the best tools to create engaging, high-performance games that can run smoothly on a wide range of Android devices. Two of the most popular game enginesUnity and Unreal are the top choices for Android game development. Merits: Easy to learn and use for rapid development.
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