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The word "dreams" carved into sand at a beach. The Unity logo and a sign saying "discontinued" hang over it.

Is Unity getting into the dream-killing business?Is Unity getting into the dream-killing business?

Unity's claim that its per-install policy will only impact top developers isn't as reassuring as it thinks it is.

byBryant Francis

Sep 15, 2023

6 Min Read

The Generous Space of Alternative Game Engines (A Curation)The Generous Space of Alternative Game Engines (A Curation)

byNathalie Lawhead

Sep 14, 2023

18 Min Read

Apple stakes its claim to AAA gaming on mobile with iPhone 15 Pro series Apple stakes its claim to AAA gaming on mobile with iPhone 15 Pro series

byJames McWhirter

Sep 14, 2023

7 Min Read

Netflix readies two-pronged approach to accelerate games adoption Netflix readies two-pronged approach to accelerate games adoption

byJames McWhirter

Sep 14, 2023

9 Min Read

Unity's Just Not Into You, Indie Developer Unity's Just Not Into You, Indie Developer

byPetter Vilberg

Sep 14, 2023

11 Min Read

Advanced math in game design: random walks and Markov chains in action Advanced math in game design: random walks and Markov chains in action

Sep 13, 2023

19 Min Read

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