Comprehensive Resource List for Game Developers
Game Engines
| Name | Description | Platforms | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unity Engine | The most preferred engine by independent developers and beginners. | Mobile, Web, PC, Console | C# |
| Unreal Engine | Used by intermediate and advanced studios to create high-quality 2D and 3D games. | Mobile, Web, PC, Console | C++ |
| Godot Engine | Used by beginners and indie developers. | Mobile, Web, PC, Console | GDScript, C++, and C# |
3D Asset Creation
| Name | Type | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Blender | General | Free (community-supported) |
| 3ds Max | General | Paid |
| MakeHuman | Human Modeling | Free |
| Metahuman | Human Modeling | Free |
| Fuse | Human Modeling | Free |
| Tree It | Tree and Plant Modeling | Free (paid version available for support) |
2D Asset Creation
| Name | Type | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Gimp | General | Free |
| Adobe Photoshop | General | Paid |
| Adobe Illustrator | Vector | Paid |
| Vectr.io | Vector | Free |
| Aseprite | Pixel Art | Paid |
Audio and Music
| Name | Type | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| LMMS | Music Production | Free |
| FL Studio | Music Production | Paid |
| Soundtrap | Music Production | Free |
| Audacity | Audio Recording | Free |
Video
| Name | Type | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Premiere Pro | General | Paid |
| Davinci Resolve | General | Free |
Game Distribution Platforms
| Name | Platform |
|---|---|
| Steam | PC, Steam Deck |
| Epic Games Store | PC, Mobile |
| Microsoft Store | PC (Windows only), Xbox |
| Itch.io | PC, Web, Mobile (Android) |
| Yandex Games | Web |
| Reddit for Games | Web and mobile through Reddit app |
Websites
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| OpenGameArt.org | Free game assets. |
| Mixkit | Audio and visual assets for games and other projects. |
| Fab | Game-specific engine and artistic assets. |
| ArtStation | You can share your projects to build a portfolio. |
| TurboSquid | 3D image and animation sharing site. |
| CGTrader | 3D image and animation sharing site. |
Reddit Communities
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"We thought, well, how would we reinvent this wheel?" – Minecraft specialists 4J Studios on building a new sandbox crafting game from first principles
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/we-thought-well-how-would-we-reinvent-this-wheel-minecraft-specialists-4j-studios-on-building-a-new-sandbox-crafting-game-from-first-principlesOpen linkView original on feddit.online
id Software producer says 'you'll never get another WoW or Morrowind in the current climate' in the wake of Xbox layoffs
https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/id-software-producer-says-youll-never-get-another-wow-or-morrowind-in-the-current-climate-in-the-wake-of-xbox-layoffs/Open linkView original on feddit.online
DRAM demand predicted to outstrip supply by 28.7 exabytes in 2030, which is almost as much as the actual DRAM in the world right now
https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/memory/researchers-predict-a-memory-demand-shortfall-so-large-that-half-of-this-years-actual-global-dram-capacity-wouldnt-cover-the-extra-needed/Open linkView original on feddit.onlineThis DIY 'OpenPuck' project allows the Steam Controller to emulate Xbox, Switch, and PlayStation controllers, but no wireless charging for you
https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/controllers/this-diy-openpuck-project-allows-the-steam-controller-to-emulate-xbox-switch-and-playstation-controllers-but-no-wireless-charging-for-you/Open linkView original on feddit.online'Worse than our expectations': IBM's shares drop 25% after CEO says it hasn't adapted quickly enough to AI industry changes
https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/worse-than-our-expectations-ibms-shares-drop-25-percent-after-ceo-says-it-hasnt-adapted-quickly-enough-to-ai-industry-changes/Open linkView original on feddit.onlineGeorge Lucas says rejecting AI is like rejecting cars in favour of horses: 'There's nothing you can do about it… it's the future'
https://www.pcgamer.com/software/ai/george-lucas-says-rejecting-ai-is-like-rejecting-cars-in-favour-of-horses-theres-nothing-you-can-do-about-it-its-the-future/Open linkView original on feddit.onlineI've found six 1440p gaming monitors for under $200, so now's the time to ditch 1080p and pick up some more pixels for less
https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-monitors/ive-found-six-1440p-gaming-monitors-for-under-usd200-so-nows-the-time-to-ditch-1080p-and-pick-up-some-more-pixels-for-less/Open linkView original on feddit.online
