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W4 Games raises $15M to help push Godot Engine https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/12/w4-games-raises-15m-to-help-push-godot-engine/
W4 Games raises $15M to help push Godot Engine
W4 Games, the company set up by Godot Engine veterans Juan Linietsky, Rémi Verschelde and Fabio Alessandrelli, along with veteran entrepreneur Nicola Farronato just received a rather large sum of funding.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Fellow game devs, how do you handle user accounts (auth + data) for your games?
Asking because I'm working on a bespoke solution, but want to have a Steam release in the future. I don't want my game requiring users to use Steam (or make any accounts if they so choose) to play my game, but I want to provide them with the best experience, through whatever platform they use (or not).
Also #Godot.
- unfa
#gameDev #indieDev #userAccounts #userData #auth #security #Steam #selfHosting #independent
- I use a Steam integration and it handles all of it (40%, 2 votes)
- I use a bespoke solution (0%, 0 votes)
- I use a bespoke solution with optional Steam login (40%, 2 votes)
- Something else (please reply and share details!) (20%, 1 vote)
ControllerImage provides easy on-screen prompts for game developers https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/12/controllerimage-provides-easy-on-screen-prompts-for-game-developers/
ControllerImage provides easy on-screen prompts for game developers
Developer and game porter Ryan "Icculus" Gordon has created a new library named ControllerImage for game developers, with an aim to help showing on-screen controller promptsLiam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Question to open-source developers: what do you do about your software's brand?
Do you register it as trademark to have recourse against someone hijacking your project's audience?
Or just hope everybody's gonna be nice?
#GameDev #IndieDev #Legal #Copyright #OpenSource #FOSS #GNU
- unfa
- I have never thought about this (69%, 45 votes)
- I registered my brand in my country (3%, 2 votes)
- I've registered my brand internationally (1%, 1 vote)
- I have decided to not register my brand (26%, 17 votes)
I've been #gamedev something with #Godot as a hobby for a while now, but it's nice to see the progress and professionalism it's making.
»Godot 4.2 Released – Taking The #OpenSource Game Engine Up a Notch:
Another update to @godotengine with useful changes to close-in on proprietary options like Unreal, Unity, etc.«
– from @itsfoss
🎮 https://news.itsfoss.com/godot-4-2/
Godot 4.2 Released: Taking The Open-Source Game Engine Up a Notch
Another update to Godot with useful changes to close-in on proprietary options like Unreal, Unity, etc.Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS News)
Godot Engine 4.2 is out now with AMD FSR 2.2 and lots of new features https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/11/godot-engine-42-is-out-now-with-amd-fsr-22-and-lots-of-new-features/
#Godot #GodotEngine #GameDev #FOSS #OpenSource
Godot Engine 4.2 is out now with AMD FSR 2.2 and lots of new features
Godot Engine 4.2 is officially released bringing with it a great many improvements for developers using this popular free and open source game engine.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
#gamedev #indiedev #solodev #GodotEngine
2D Game Creation Mega Bundle
Get a library of game development assets to create 2D games! Pay what you want & support charity!Humble Bundle
GameMaker now free for non-commercial use, one-time fee for indie devs https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/11/gamemaker-now-free-for-non-commercial-use-one-time-fee-for-indie-devs/
GameMaker now free for non-commercial use, one-time fee for indie devs
Seems like GameMaker are trying to eat some of Unity's lunch here after the mess that was Unity's install fee plan, GameMaker have made it much easier for developers to use it (and cheaper).Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
#Minetest Game Jam is back for 2023!
From December 1st to December 21st, make a Minetest game from scratch following a theme.
3 weeks, 3 winners, $300 in prizes. What will you make?
The theme will be announced December 1st, so stay tuned
All information about the jam is at https://jam.minetest.net/
Mega Crit (Slay the Spire) and Null Games now funding Godot Engine https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/11/mega-crit-slay-the-spire-and-null-games-now-funding-godot-engine/
Mega Crit (Slay the Spire) and Null Games now funding Godot Engine
More good news for the free and open source Godot Engine, as they've announced two more fun names have joined in to help fund further development.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
I'm testing a Steam devcomp which has a Linux depot and a Windows depot, but weirdly, my Steam Deck would download the Windows depot by default.
I asked Steam about this, and they said that only Steam Verified games would download the Linux build by default.
Now you know 😀
#steam #SteamDeck #godotengine #gamedev
Unity update their terms to clarify new terms aren't forced on game devs (who don't update to newer Unity versions) https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/11/unity-update-their-terms-to-clarify-new-terms-arent-forced-on-game-devs/
Unity update their terms to clarify new terms aren't forced on game devs
Now that the dust seems to be settling after the absolute chaos that was the new Runtime Fee announcement and the developer fallout that followed, Unity has now properly updated their Unity Editor Software Terms.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
I've been making more use of GDQuest's emacs package this last week and... wow, #GameDev is suddenly a much more pleasant experience. Being able to use tools I'm comfortable with and just open Godot to edit levels or run the game is quite nice.
https://github.com/godotengine/emacs-gdscript-mode
GitHub - godotengine/emacs-gdscript-mode: An Emacs package to get GDScript support and syntax highlighting.
An Emacs package to get GDScript support and syntax highlighting. - GitHub - godotengine/emacs-gdscript-mode: An Emacs package to get GDScript support and syntax highlighting.GitHub
Autumn Lisp Game Jam 2023
A game jam from 2023-10-20 to 2023-11-02 hosted by technomancy & David Thompson. Lisp Game Jam is a recurring game jam taking place for a full 10 days. After the jam has finished, 3 days are given to everyone to try out the game su...itch.io
Godot 4.2 beta 1 is out now for testing https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/10/godot-42-beta-1-is-out-now-for-testing/
Godot 4.2 beta 1 is out now for testing
The Godot team are preparing the next release of their free and open source game engine, with Godot 4.2 beta 1 now available for anyone to jump in and test it.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Unity CEO John Riccitiello is leaving 'effective immediately' https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/10/unity-ceo-john-riccitiello-is-leaving-effective-immediately/
Unity CEO John Riccitiello is leaving 'effective immediately'
Unity has announced that President, Chief Executive Officer, Chairman and a member of the Company’s Board of Directors - John Riccitiello, is leaving "effective immediately".Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
also turn sound on for some atmosphere 🔊
#reposegame #gamedev #indiedev #pixelart #1bit #dungeoncrawler #gamemaker
Today we have the Executive Director of the @godotengine foundation Emilio Coppola on the show to talk about the state of Godot, where things like the asset store are going and of course the Unity drama #Gaming #Gamedev #godot #godotengine
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXc4mjrt5ks
#188 Godot Foundation Executive Director | Emilio Coppola
Recently Godot started receiving a lot more attention thanks to the Unity drama and today we have Emilio Coppola the Executive Director of the Godot foundati...YouTube
Puny Human closing after a client 'refused previously agreed-upon payments' https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/10/puny-human-closing-after-a-client-refused-previously-agreed-upon-payments/
Puny Human closing after a client 'refused previously agreed-upon payments'
Some more sad industry news here as developer Puny Human put out a press release noting that they're closing up, citing an unnamed client that refused to pay them.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
I released my Narrat Jam 2 game yesterday ✨ I made a lazy post about it at 2am but I was sleepy and it wasn't great, so here's more info.
🍂 A walk through the forest 🍂
Playable on 
This is a game where you walk through a forest, looking at pictures and identifying plants.
It is not at all a game about random ramblings of my brain 
It's meant to be a chill reflective experience that hopefully will fill your brain with thoughts.
Game link: https://lianana.itch.io/forest-walk
Submitted for the Narrat Jam 2: https://itch.io/jam/narrat-jam-2/rate/2184947
#NarratJam #Narrat #gamedev #photography #game #indie #webdev #
A walk through the forest by Liana
Walk through the forest with me, discover flowers and identify them.itch.io
Best of Synty Game Dev Assets Remix
We’ve teamed up with Synty Studios for our newest bundle. Get 3D low poly art game development assets for Unity and Unreal. Pay what you want & support charity!Humble Bundle
Godot Engine hits over 50K euros per month in funding https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/09/godot-engine-hits-over-50k-euros-per-month-in-funding/
#Godot #GameDev #GodotEngine #FOSS
Godot Engine hits over 50K euros per month in funding
One of the big winners of the Unity debacle is the free and open source Godot Engine, which has seen its funding soar to a much more impressive level as Unity basically gave them free advertising.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Unity nuked their Terms of Service on GitHub as 'views were so low' https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/09/unity-nuked-their-terms-of-service-on-github-as-views-were-so-low/
Unity nuked their Terms of Service on GitHub as 'views were so low'
The current saga of Unity is not quite over yet, as they're still trying to clean up developer concerns after the botched announcement of the Runtime Fee.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Unity announced big changes following the hated Runtime Fee https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/09/unity-announced-big-changes-following-the-hated-runtime-fee/
Unity announced big changes following the hated Runtime Fee
After the absolute disaster that was their original Runtime Fee announcement, Unity have no put up another apology and announced what the new plan is going forward.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
MonoGame plan to create a non-profit foundation to support development https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/09/monogame-plan-to-create-a-non-profit-foundation-to-support-development/
MonoGame plan to create a non-profit foundation to support development
The fallout from the big Unity mess continues, with the MonoGame team jumping in to present a new plan for the future of this open-source and cross-platform framework for game developers.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Terraria dev Re-Logic donates $100K to Godot Engine and FNA, plus ongoing funding https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/09/terraria-developer-re-logic-donates-100k-to-godot-engine-and-fna/
#Unity #GodotEngine #FNA #Terraria #GameDev
Terraria dev Re-Logic donates $100K to Godot Engine and FNA, plus ongoing funding
Taking a firm stand against what Unity have been doing, Terraria developer Re-Logic announced today they've begun funding Godot Engine and FNA with a big donation and ongoing funding.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Unity Considers Tentative Changes To Controversial Policies https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/09/unity-considers-tentative-changes-to-controversial-policies/
Unity Considers Tentative Changes To Controversial Policies
In the ongoing saga of changes with Unity's revenue model, Unity seem set to make some changes but not a full reversal so here's the latest.Smellbringer (GamingOnLinux)
Unity apologises for the new runtime fee, say they will make changes https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/09/unity-apologises-for-the-new-runtime-fee-say-they-will-make-changes/
Unity apologises for the new runtime fee, say they will make changes
After leaving developers furious for nearly a whole week after the recent announcement of making developers pay for game installs, Unity put up a fresh statement.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Don't miss that Humble also have an Unreal Engine bundle too: https://www.humblebundle.com/books/game-programming-with-c-unreal-packt-books?partner=gamingonlinux (partner link)
Humble Tech Book Bundle: Game Programming with C++ & Unreal by Packt
We’ve teamed up with Packt for our newest bundle. Get books on coding with C++, Unreal Engine, and Blueprints. Pay what you want & support Room to Read!Humble Bundle
Go learn some Godot Engine with Humble Bundle, great timing! https://www.humblebundle.com/software/everything-you-need-to-know-about-godot-4-encore-software?partner=gamingonlinux (partner link)
Everything you need to know about Godot 4 Bundle
We’ve teamed up with Zenva Academy for a bundle of courses to teach you to make and develop games with Godot. Pay what you want & support Girls Who Code!Humble Bundle
Unity attempt to clarify new install fees as developers revolt https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/09/unity-attempt-to-clarify-new-install-fees-as-developers-revolt/
Unity attempt to clarify new install fees as developers revolt
The saga with the Unity game engine continues, after their completely botched announcement of a new fee system game developers will need to pay.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)