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The GameMaker engine series behind Undertale, Hotline Miami and Spelunky is going free for commercial use on PC
Starting January 1, 2027, YoYo Games will make its GameMaker engine free for commercial PC game development, a significant shift from its previous licensing model. While console releases will still require an Enterprise license, this change aims to broaden accessibility for indie developers who have used the tool for titles like Undertale and Hotline Miami.
Are these the 100 most influential games of all time?
Kitfox Games CEO Tanya Short discusses a list of the 100 most influential video games of all time, compiled by professional game designers. The list, assembled through the Polaris game design retreat, aims to serve as a tool for designers to improve their craft and create influential games.
The Sunday Papers
This article rounds up several gaming-related news items and discussions. It covers how Pokémon Go data might be used for military drone training, developers discussing the creation of discovery in games, concerns about generative AI's impact on the tech industry, and an oral history of the game Spore. Additionally, it touches on gamification and data collection in relation to word puzzles and a review of C. Thi Nguyen's book 'The Score'.
