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Amazon dropped a bit of a big one recently, they announced Lumberyard which will be a mix of code from CryEngine, Double Helix and you can get source code access with it too.
In the FAQ we are given a mention:
So, what is it?
It's another way to hook people into using Amazon AWS services (you're not allowed to use other cloud services for it), even though the game engine can produce completely stand-alone games. It's a good idea, and I hope it works out well.
It's completely free to download and use too, which is quite nice of Amazon to do.
Read the full announcement here. Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
In the FAQ we are given a mention:
QuoteQ. What device platforms does Lumberyard support?
Lumberyard currently supports PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4. Mobile support for iOS and Android devices is coming soon, along with additional support for Mac and Linux. Note that Sony and Microsoft only permit developers who have passed their screening process to develop games for their platforms.
So, what is it?
QuoteAmazon Lumberyard is a free AAA game engine deeply integrated with AWS and Twitch – with full source code provided. Whether you are a major studio, an indie developer, a student, or a hobbyist, Lumberyard provides a growing set of tools to create the highest-quality games, connect your games to the vast compute and storage of the AWS Cloud, and engage fans on Twitch.
It's another way to hook people into using Amazon AWS services (you're not allowed to use other cloud services for it), even though the game engine can produce completely stand-alone games. It's a good idea, and I hope it works out well.
It's completely free to download and use too, which is quite nice of Amazon to do.
Read the full announcement here. Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
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Quoting: DrMcCoyIf you had read a bit further in that FAQ, or the comments here...I did but unfortunately edited my post at the same time you were posting.
Quoting: DrMcCoyI.e. you are allowed to use no cloud service at all, yes. But if you do use cloud services, it has to be AWS (which you have to pay Amazon for to use).In case you missed it, you are allowed to host your own servers/cloud (they just don't want you using competing services).
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QuoteIt's another way to hook people into using Amazon AWS services (you're not allowed to use other cloud services for it) [...] It's a good idea, and I hope it works out well.Forcing people to use some product for purely commercial reasons is a good idea??
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Quoting: XodetaetlCalm down. They're not forcing you to do anything, but in practice using the engine does cost you money if you want to include support for some sort of cloud services. Amazon never said the engine was libre software, and of course it wouldn't even exist if they didn't see any commercial potential in it. You'll just have to come to terms with the fact that corporations want to make money.QuoteIt's another way to hook people into using Amazon AWS services (you're not allowed to use other cloud services for it) [...] It's a good idea, and I hope it works out well.Forcing people to use some product for purely commercial reasons is a good idea??
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Quoting: XodetaetlCalm down. They're not forcing you to do anything, but in practice using the engine does cost you money if you want to include support for some sort of cloud services. Amazon never said the engine was libre software, and of course it wouldn't even exist if they didn't see any commercial potential in it. You'll just have to come to terms with the fact that corporations want to make money.I'm reacting to TheBoss saying that a constraining commercial practice is a good idea, details of the commercial practice are off the subject.
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