What is the Unity Game Engine?

What is Unity? To put it simply, Unity is a development platform for video games. Of course, that basic description doesn’t touch the surface as to how Unity has become the most popular game engine in the world. To understand that, we should first consider the philosophy behind what makes a great game.

In 2005, Unity launched with the goal of providing a game engine that anyone could learn, use and contribute to. It has formed a community of developers with a passion for game development. The fact that developers contribute new objects and features to the community expands the possibilities for all Unity developers, designers, and artists.

The traditional view is that a game has winners and losers — think tennis matches or baseball games — but you can also think of video games as experiences. Seeing a film, a concert, or a play are experiences. Games and experiences have a start and end with a goal in mind. The goal for the player is not always to win. Taking a class to learn new information or a fun skill is also an experience. All of these are examples of how broad the term game can be. 

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