A fresh report into Unity’s hugely-controversial decision to start charging developers when their games are downloaded has thrown fresh light on the situation.

MobileGamer sources say Unity has already offered some studios a 100% fee waiver - if they switch over to Unity’s own LevelPlay ad platform.

The report quotes industry consultants that say this move is an “attempt to destroy” Unity’s main competitior in this field: AppLovin.

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    1 year ago

    Shareholders prefer constant steady income over one time purchases. Hence why they prefer subscriptions and ads.

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      1 year ago

      That’s why I’m gonna buy Procreate Dreams even if I’m not an animator.

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      1 year ago

      Well… Peasants need this hot thing called voting with your feet and money…

      Amazing things can be done esp in 100% discretionary sectors.

      But nahh…