Unreal Engine 4 gets First Buyer - Spec Ops - Nerd Age

Unreal Engine has long been a major and very popular choice for developers. We want to go over why it is so important. We also want to go over the latest development for you.

The Early Unreal Engine

The early version got a start with the classic game, Unreal. This is obvious of course, but the excellent game showed off the potential of the engine. Eventually dozens of games started using the engine. It saved many developers a ton of time in making their games. Here are just a few games:

• Batman: Arkham City
• Hawken
• The Mass Effect series
• Borderlands
• Dungeon Defenders
• The Bioshock Series
• The new DMC
• Dishonored

So as you can see, the Unreal Engine has been a major part of our gaming history. It should continue to be one.

Unreal Engine 4 is licensed by YAGER

The Spec Ops: The Line producers have licensed it. We will likely see the first results of Unreal Engine 4 from them. It should also be a good indication of how good this new engine will be.

What Unreal Engine 4 Means for Gamers

For gamers it means some positive things such as a better engine for some of your favorite games. It most likely means more games will be using this new update. While we deride the Hero Engine, we believe the Unreal Engine has been a force for good in the industry. This new version should be no different.

More Information on the Unreal Engine

Unreal Engine is commercially available online although using it can get a bit pricey. However if you are a mid or large developer this may be a great choice for you. It is a very stable and flexible framework that has given proven results in the past. It also has a very flexible framework suitable even for mobile developers.