We are the collective voice of the game development industry—developers, game designers, artists, and business minds. Passionate about our craft, we’ve invested years in shaping an industry that touches the lives of millions worldwide. As stakeholders, we cannot remain silent when a decision threatens to destabilize this ecosystem.
Sure, it’s not as convenient as just licensing something out of the box. But at least you won’t get ripped off like this just because the one person in charge feels free to do whatever the fuck he or she wants.
Being able to modify the engine as necessary is a nice bonus as well.