DevMaster.net is a computer game development website . It is one of the largest and most popular sites dedicated to the development of computer games [3] . The site also focuses on the development of independent games ( indie games ), which are developed by small independent companies and single enthusiasts. The site is widely known for its database of game and graphic engines [4] . The site also provides news and other information on the computer games industry , including daily news, forums, wikis , articles, instructions and tutorials, a list of vacancies for computer game developers, as well as an integrated IRC real-time chat site.
| DevMaster.net | |
|---|---|
| URL | devmaster.net |
| Commercial | not |
| Site type | Online portal for the development of computer games |
| check in | present, optional reading materials |
| Languages) | English |
| Owner | GarageGames, Inc. |
| Author | Dia Kharrat, Nathan R. Reed |
| Beginning of work | April 13, 2003 [1] |
| Current status | works and develops |
| Alexa Rating | |
The site was founded by Dia Kharrat and Nathan R. Reed of GarageGames on April 13, 2003 . Owned by GarageGames.
Website slogan : "your source for game development" ( Russian is your source for game development).
Content
Popularity
According to Alexa Internet , DevMaster.net is the fourth most popular website among all game development sites, second only to Gamasutra , GameDev.net and GarageGames [3] . Many other articles link to the base of the Game and Graphics Engines Database engines at DevMaster.net. [five]
Database of game and graphics engines
The database of game and graphics engines ( Eng. 3D Game and Graphics Engines Database ) is the most comprehensive online catalog that covers graphics and game engines, software toolsets, libraries for game development. The base includes both commercial and free products.
DevMaster.net created this database, originally known as 3D Engines Database, on August 6, 2006 . [6] This database was originally based on 3dengines.net, another engine database that was founded by Alexey Busygin . However, the very next month these two databases merged together, and Alexey Busygin became the new editor of the newly formed database of engines. [7]
DmWiki
DevMaster.net provides hosting for the DmWiki site, which is built on wiki technology and is managed by the community.
Notes
- ↑ Website Archive History . Internet Archive Wayback Machine. Date of appeal September 26, 2008.
- ↑ Alexa Internet - 1996.
- ↑ 1 2 devmaster.net - Site Information from Alexa . Alexa. Date of treatment September 26, 2008. Archived April 4, 2012.
- ↑ Open Directory - Computers: Programming: Games: 3D . Open Directory Project. - " 3D Engines Database - Provides a list of 3D engines and their features, along with reviews, ratings, and screenshots of each engine." Date of treatment October 12, 2008. Archived April 4, 2012.
- ↑ Richard Carey. Serious Game Engine Shootout: A comparative analysis of technology for serious game development . Serious Games Source (February 21, 2007). - " DevMaster.net database of game engines ." Date of treatment October 12, 2008. Archived April 4, 2012.
- ↑ DevMaster.net Presents the 3D Engines Database (inaccessible link) . DevMaster.net. Date of treatment September 26, 2008. Archived on April 8, 2005.
- ↑ 3D Engines Database Receives an Official Editor . DevMaster.net. Date of treatment September 26, 2008. Archived April 4, 2012.