Play, Watch, Listen 138. Explaining the Unity Engine drama ft. Rami Ismail
Sep 20, 2023
Special guest Rami Ismail discusses the Unity Engine drama and its impact on indie game developers. They explore the challenges of monetizing games, the dominance of the hero's journey narrative, and the complexity of musician Jacob Collier's music. They also touch on the legal aspects of the drama and the financial risk it poses for developers.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Austin on Jacob Collier's Genius
- Austin shares his experience watching Jacob Collier live, highlighting Collier's exceptional musical sophistication and complexity.
- Collier's microtonal music and multi-instrumental performance leave a profound impact on the audience, blending technical mastery with artistic expression.
Unity's Dominance in Game Development
- Unity engine dominates indie and mobile game development with a huge user base.
- Its accessibility made it the go-to choice for many developers starting out and scaling up.
Unity's Unsustainable Revenue Model
- Unity's current business model relying on paid licenses is becoming unsustainable.
- They need new revenue streams beyond the traditional licensing fees and ad technology.