For those interested, idTech4 GPLed source-code should certainly come on the next QuakeCon. Id need to have "something" to announce in their annual conference.
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Originally posted by Michael View PostIt's not LGP related...
Well, at least since I now know they should be announcing it today (or I guess tomorrow if they are late), I will say right now it is regarding Unigine. And it is not at all about OilRush but rather something that is designed to spur Linux game development.
What could they possibly announce "that is designed to spur Linux game development."???
I'll start guessing it's an ease and inexpensive indie licensing terms.
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Originally posted by jntesteves View PostI'll start guessing it's an ease and inexpensive indie licensing terms.
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Originally posted by dcc24 View PostSeconded. Though they already have cheaper licenses for small stuff, so I'm guessing something along the lines of "If you promise to release the game on Linux as well, you'll get the SDK for X % less!".
If it is todo with the Unigine the only ones interested would be those wanting todo 3D games yes?
Well we have had the UT2k4 engine that is cross platform, how many games come out of that (commercial)
Q3 engine (its even gpl'ed) and how many games have come out of that (commercial)
Doom3 engine how many?
Its not like there isn't already 3D engines that are cross platform or engines that are free, how has any of these spured linux game development and why would something from unigine change that
if people wanted to code for linux they would have by now, every now and again some indi does some game but there hasn't been any significant increase in games for linux let alone top quality sellers (most recent is HoN and what else?)
How is this going to be any different? Sure some deal for linux dev is great! it may spur it on BUT nothing says it isn't so I fail to see how this is great news for gamers (if it really is a licensing for indi)
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Found this on the Unigine page dated today (11-25-2010)..
Unique opportunity for Linux game developers
To support Linux game development we will give a completely free license for our top-notch Unigine engine to an experienced team willing to develop a Linux native game. The competion is open until December, 10. Read more in the official press-release.
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