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Humble Software Bundle: Sci-Fi Game Dev Assets by Synty Get an out-of-this-world library of sci-fi game development assets by Synthy—pay what you want & support charity!

There is a new #gamedev asset bundle on Humble. It's a collection of SciFi assets from Synty Studio, usable in all 3D applications and game engines, includes #UnrealEngine and #Unity3d projects.

Will do video tomorrow.

GFS supporting bundle link - humblebundleinc.sjv.io/SyntySciFi

Hmmm, this could make for an excellent video subject. Do you happen to know of any other companies making this information public?

Fab March Giveaway - Godot Kits - Houdini Courses - More – GameFromScratch.com The Unreal Engine Fab March 2026 asset giveaway is here, plus Unity Asset giveaway, free Godot starter kits, free Houdini courses and more

It's free #gamedev stuff day!
- #UnrealEngine/Fab March Giveaway
- New Free #GodotEngine game kits from @kenney.nl
- #Unity3d giveaway, sale & gaming report
- Free Houdini VFX courses

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Unity 6.4 and Beyond - Unity GDC Update – GameFromScratch.com Unity have just outlined the near future of the game engine for GDC and we have created the GFS TL;DR version for busy game developers

At #GDC Unity have just released the #Unity3d Product update... a look at the future of Unity.

We have given it the GameFromScratch TL;DR treatment for busy #gamedev. Learn what to expect from Unity 6.4 - 6.8(ish).

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EdenSpark Game Engine in Beta – GameFromScratch.com The EdenSpark Game Engine, by Gaijin Entertainment and powered by Dagor Engine, is now available in open beta.

The EdenSpark game engine from Gaijin Entertainment (creators of War Thunder) is now available in open beta.

It's a Dagor Engine-powered game engine that aims to be easy to use and eventually... available (for #Gamedev !) on PS5 and Xbox too

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Sounds fair. I updated mine as well too... to many people blaming me for using AI on this one, it's half the comment section....

It's literally taken from the Google blog post.

Major Google Play Changes as Epic v Google Ends – GameFromScratch.com Epic Games v Google is over and game developers everywhere will benefit with a more open Android store(s!).

Epic v Google is over and #gamedev win big.

Lower fees, multiple stores and more choices on Android, all wins!

Settlement also contains a secretive deal between Epic & Google and... has Tim Sweeney been legally muzzled?

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Godot 4.7 Dev1 and Dev2 Released – GameFromScratch.com The wait for Godot 4.7 has begun, with the release of Godot 4.7 dev1 and dev2 adding several new exciting features to the free game engine

The wait for Godot continues... with the Godot 4.7 release getting two steps closer.

Godot 4.7 dev1 and dev2 are now available and we check out the best new features in these releases.

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#gamedev #indiedev #GodotEngine

Major Schism on Unity Asset Store – GameFromScratch.com A major schism on the Unity asset store, as Unity China (Tuanjie) and Unity global asset stores will no longer be compatible

A major schism on the Unity asset store as Unity and Unity China(Tuanjie) assets will no longer be sold nor updated (outside of their regions). Including details on determining which of your assets are impacted.

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#gamedev #indiedev #Unity3d

Blender Smart Maximizer Free Add-On Released – GameFromScratch.com Smart Maximizer for Blender is a new free addon for Blender from FR3NKD that automatically maximizes the 3D viewport in Blender

Today we check out a brand new FREE add-on for Blender from @fr3nkd.bsky.social - Blender - Smart Maximilizer.

At the same time, we check out a few of the other free #Blender3d toys he has already released.

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#gamedev #indiedev

Extreme Game Dev Bundle Unlock the Extreme Game Dev Bundle by Leartes Studios and save countless hours on your next dev process with elite preset assets!

New #gamedev Humble Bundle, The Extreme GameDev bundle is 95% #UnrealEngine environments with a splash of #Unity3d and #GodotEngine. Would you like a hands on video?

GFS supporting link - humblebundleinc.sjv.io/ExtremeGDBun...

It's because uBlock and others have the Impact (the affiliate system Humble use) on their block list. If you approve it, it goes away.

They've been talking about fixing it for ages... sadly still havent.

Ultimate Game Development & 3D Artist Tool Humble Bundles – GameFromScratch.com The Ultimate Game Development Courses Bundle & JRO Artist Tools Bundle for Unity, Godot, Unreal, Blender and More on Humble Bundle

Two new #gamedev Humble Bundles -

The Ultimate Game Development Courses Bundle & JRO Artist 3D Tools Bundle... for #UnrealEngine, #Unity3d, #GodotEngine, #Blender3d and more!

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Are the substance suite part of the CC? I thought they were still held seperate?

Tool!

Canva Buys Cavalry & MangoAI – GameFromScratch.com Canva has just purchased Cavalry and MangoAI, an Adobe After Effects alternative, joining the Affinity Suite of creative tools

Adobe's awful year just got worse...

Canva have just acquired Cavalry, a powerful After Effects alternative. Combined with Affinity, Canva now offer a full alternative to the Creative Cloud Suite.

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#gamedev #indiedev

The Unity HDRP is Dead – GameFromScratch.com Unity have just announced HDRP and the Built In Render pipelines are as good as dead with URP being the new priority SRP

Well it's official... The Unity URP has won!

The Built-In pipeline is being deprecated very soon and the HDRP is all but dead. ...honestly, probably a good decision.

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#gamedev #indiedev #Unity3d

Unreal Feb Giveaway #2 – Unity Giveaway – More – GameFromScratch.com The Epic Games Unreal Engine Fab Feb 2026 Asset Giveaway is here, plus Unity publisher giveaway and more

It's time for the Fab #gamedev Asset giveaway #2 as well as a new free Unity Asset Store giveaway and a new 3D model pack from @KayLousberg being released!

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#unrealengine #unity3d #godotengine

Ultimate Game Development Course Bundle Take the fast track to game development with the ultimate collection of Blender, Godot, and Unity courses from Skillademia.

There is a new training Humble Bundle covering #GodotEngine, #Blender3d, #Unity3d and #UnrealEngine from Skillademia (whom I have no prior experience with). Do you have prior exp?

Would you like a video review?

GFS supporting link - humblebundleinc.sjv.io/0GJP6J

#gamedev #indiedev

You're right...

He should 100% be working on Sound FX next! Then particles.

FragCoord.xyz - Shadertoy 2.0? – GameFromScratch.com FragCoord.xyz is a powerful new alternative to Shadertoy for online GLSL, HLSL, WebGPU and Metal shader developments

Shadertoy has long been a massively important resource for #gamedev. It is THE place for shader development...

It's also a bit long in the tooth and slow to develop... Enter FragCoord by @XorDev. Basically Shadertoy 2.0.

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Epic Games Release Final Free Quixel Mixer – GameFromScratch.com It is the end of an era as Epic Games have just released the final version of Quixel Mixer, their excellent layer based Substance alternative

It's officially the end of an era... Epic Games / Quixel have just released the final, free and unsupported version of the excellent Quixel Mixer for Windows and Mac.

Fortunately it does come with a MASSIVE library of free content.
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#gamedev #Indiedev

AI Slop and the Unity & Godot Game Engines – GameFromScratch.com AI and AI slop is having a negative effect on both Unity and Godot game engines for very different reasons.

AI and AI Slop are negatively effecting both Unity and Godot... in VASTLY different ways. We discuss both...

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#gamedev #indiedev #Unity3d #GodotEngine

Blender 5.1 Beta Feature Highlight – GameFromScratch.com Blender 5.1 Beta is now available and today we highlight the most exciting new features in this new release

Blender 5.1 Beta is here! So, let's take a look at (IMHO) the best new features to get excited about in the Blender 5.1 release!

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#gamedev #indiedev #Blender3D

The Game Audio Collection 1,800+ music tracks & 65,000+ sound effects Get a massive library of unique sound options with The Game Audio Collection Bundle—choose from 60,000+ assets and help support Hello World!

There is also a bundle from #GameDev Market with 65,000+ SFX and Audio tracks on Humble

Aff link - humblebundleinc.sjv.io/GDMAudio

Best of Humble Level Up: 5K World Building Assets Curious about game development & creation? Then you need the Level Up: 5K World Building Assets Bundle! Make your creative dreams a reality and help support charity!

There is an encore Humble Bundle for #gamedev of world building assets in #UnrealEngine and #Unity3d.

Covered it the first time around - if you missed it, here is a link that supports GFS if used (and thanks if you do!)

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To be honest, this appointment to the board is EXACTLY the kind of people that should be guiding Unity at this point.

So much better than yet another banker or VC...

I swear a tiny piece of my soul dies every time I read GoDot.