DevMaster.net Presents the 3D Engines Database

desjerlaih writes "DevMaster.net is reporting that it has developed a comprehensive 3D Engines Database that provides detailed and organized information on current game engines. According to the site, the engine database is committed to providing the most accurate and up-to-date information on today's engines. Source (Half-life 2's engine), and Unreal 3 are already on the list, and their listed features are pretty impressive."

Comments

Looks cute, but...

[Dark Lord Seth]

What's the use, really? Other then the geeky "Oooh, ahhh!" value of the screenshots and juicy technical details? I mean, how often a day do you need an extensive database with all the 3d-engine available, along with their pricing? I mean, nearly all good 3D engine simply cost bucket loads of green, not something ye olde random hobbyist isn't willing to spend. That, and if there's a large and serious 3D game project, the owners of the engines themselves will show up and show their products, thus pretty much negating the use of the database for professional use as well.

Re:Looks cute, but...

[Hamled]

The thing about this database is that it includes many engines that are not considered major 3D engines, but could be useful to a hobbyist or even a small game development company. While I knew of many free/FOSS engines and some cheap ones, there are many there that I wasn't aware of, and already it has helped in that sense.

You are not up to date! (Cheap engines!)

[PhoenixOne]

>I mean, nearly all good 3D engine simply cost bucket loads of green,

There are several 'good' engines that cost under $200 (I work for a company that makes one of them :)). There are even many free engines (some good, but many not worth wasting time on).

Having a "fair" database that lists several engines is a HUGE benefit for anybody looking to develop a 3D app. But it is especially useful for people like you that think: "All good game engines cost more then a 5 bedroom home!". ;)