Magazine for developers, artists and all who love game development using Unity :)

Hello everyone!

My name is Sidney Guerra, and I am launching a new magazine dedicated for all Unity users.

Can you please download it and give me feedbacks?


Website:
http://www.unity3dmag.com

Link for direct download:
http://www.unity3dmag.com/subscribe/unity3dmag-free-issue0.html

 

I'll try it out.
The website looks good. Hopefully this one doesn't die in a little bit like all the rest did.

 

Excellent work.

 

thank you Carking1996 and Archania!
Did you download the #0 issue?

 

Looks great!
I like it.

 

Excellent! Thanks for putting this together. I really liked the magazine and actually found things that are useful to me....like organizing folders?

I appreciate the work you put into this.

 

Thank you Teila, it's really inspiring to hear this!

Thanks N1warhead!

 

No problem buddy! Looks really good...
Hope it stays around

 

Nice, a bit militant but nicely done.

Looks like it lacks fun though and games are all about finding the fun.

You may want to build up the site more so people can access most of the content for free or maybe previous issue content.

 

Thanks Arowx, I will take this into consideration in the future issues of the mag

 

I like that you added the article that compares Poser, Fuse, and Character Generator. I don't use or plan to use any of them but I think it's a great idea to review the pros and cons of competing assets - that way customers are more informed by someone who's used them all.

Are you planning more articles like that in the future? If you don't have all the assets for some of the categories you would like to cover, you could ask publishers for a voucher.

I know I would be more than willing to give away a voucher if I knew someone was going to be reviewing my pack and my competitors... especially if that someone had a good number of readers.

 

I think the problem with reviews in magazines, especially ones that come with free assets is as a reader, we really don't know how good the review might be. I trust user reviews a lot more than a blog that receives a free product if they post a review. Yes, most bloggers are probably sincere and honest, and tell us if the product is bad. But I suspect that there are some that realize that they might not get free products if they are too honest. This doesn't mean I think the developers here would expect great reviews in return for a free product, but really...human nature....we tend to think more highly when someone gives us something, even if it is a good reason.

Besides, a user is actually spending time with the product, trying it in different ways, in a real world environment. They are mixing it with other assets, with different computer systems and games. The reviews you get there are generally have more field experience involved then someone who spends a few hours trying out an asset in a pristine environment, a new project.

I rather hope the magazine stays the way it is. Feature developers, compare features, but no opinionated reviews based on developer requests. It is more valuable to me that way. And while I am not in a spot where I can subscribe to a magazine, I would buy it when I have the cash.

Of course, I might be in the minority and as a writer, I know it can be difficult to make money so I guess getting some free assets might be at least payment for what you do.

 

Teila and Randonperson42,
I hope to keep the comparisons in future editions, but do not intend to distribute assets with the magazine.
In the case of Poser x Fuse x CG: Richard Aguiar, the author, acquired all the assets and (in my opinion) did a very technical article without personal tastes. I recognize this is very hard to do. : D
Teila, you're right about the possibility of promiscuity between the owners of the reviewed products and magazines, newspapers and TVs. It really exists in all sectors, in most cases.
All I can say is that I promise to be as fair as possible and my team have to share my point of view on it! And I will be vigilant.

 

I really dislike the whole "subscribe to get it" model... wouldn't it increase readership if you just show the articles on your website directly?

 

Hi Oana,
Talking about the subscribers, they will get a lot of free information, very high discounts and information that I will not give to anyone outside my list.
People from my list will aways be in first place when I think in anything about Unity3Dmag.
I invite you to be part of it, too.

 

How can I redownload the pdf of the magazine? It doesn't let me, it says I'm already subscribed.

 

Completely freely accessible without the need to sign up would be good if the mag was at the point where it already had many paid advertisements in it. But a person needs to start somewhere and nobody could be expected to do this kind of thing without getting something in return. It seems very reasonable to only need to subscribe and get on the list. This offers a path to monetization in the future. I will check it out tonight.

 

carking1996, please send me an email and I will help you: sidney@unity3dmag.com

 

GarBenjamin, thank you!
The magazine is free. I ask only one email.
Do not want to even know your names.

 

great news!
appstore finally released the magazine.
if you have Ipad, please download the App and tell me what you think.

https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=954499067&mt=8

 

Went straight to the spam folder...

Also:

You really need somebody to proofread this stuff!

 

Great magazine, I love it! Btw if you need someone to proofread your next issue shoot me a PM

 

Hi Oana and Create3dgames,
Thank you for your advice about the proofread.
I will solve it in the next issue!

 

When will we be able to buy a sub?

 

Thanks Aurore!

Carking, The #1 will be launched in March.
I am already working on it.

 

Can't wait to see it

 

me too, N1warhead! LOL

 

haha..

Should do an article on how to make a game about making Moonshine bah hahaha lol.
(just kidding) wasn't sure if you saw my picture thingy.

 

Forgot to give you feedback so here it is: You did an outstanding job on this first issue. It is impressive reminding me of the paper mags I used to buy back in the day. Looking forward to the next issue.

 

Garbenjamin, thank you so much.
very motivating words

 

Hello people!
Issue #1 is on the way, in the first week of march.
There's more than 80 pages of cool stuff there and it will be available for Android, IOS and interactive PDF!
I will keep you posted

 

Is it coming out this week?
Checked the website for info but found nothing about #1 issue.

 

Hi Archania!

We are just about to launch Unt3Dmag #1.Can you please help us to choose which cover is the best?

Please click here to vote:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/89GY6G6

 

Did! Looking forward to the issue.

 

Done.

 

I received the confirmation mail in my spam box.
Will try to read that first version of give feedbacks.

 

Just picked up issue 1!
looks awesome. Very well done.
Still liked the other cover better

 

Gonna pick up issue #1 today, looking forward to it

 

signed up

 

Looks good!

 

Looks pretty good so far! Professional, if a bit unpolished. But you'll get there, I believe.

I've never subscribed to digital magazines before. How does the pricing model work? Is it a one-time subscription fee, or do you pay per magazine?

 

Well, after looking over the website, I was about to install the app but there are a crazy amount of permissions that I don't feel are needed. Access to my phone number, device ID, location, checking my browsing history, bookmarks, running apps and so on, is just ridiculous.

Good luck on your en devour.

 

Thanks for the feedbacks, guys!

For who did not purchase yet, in a few hours our 24 hours deal will be closed:

"Purchase Unt3Dmag #1 today and get 50% of discount. Only US$ 1.99.
After that time the price will revert to its normal price of $3.99.

Click below to purchase issue #1:
http://www.unt3dmag.com/subscribe/issue1-offer-countdown.html

the price model is pay per magazine or pay for a 3-6-12 month subscription.


the cover survey was very disputed.
only 57% for the winner!

 

Where is the link to do the 3-6-12 month subscription? Couldn't find it on the site except for the single purchase of this issue. I could have missed it too.

 

Hi Archania
you have to install the app in your device.
Inside it you have the option of subscription!

 

Is there any way to get the magazine without looking at it on a tablet or android? I have a PC and prefer using it there. I liked the first one and would be happy to pay for the 2nd one but not if I have to use it on a teeny weeny Android or phone.

 

Hi Teila, I am working on it. The problem is that I did not find a secure system to distribute our PDF files yet.
but I am still searching

 

Okay, thanks. Hope you will offer the PDF when you get it ready. I will wait. My eyes just won't enjoy the lovely pictures as much on a tiny screen.

 

Thanks Teila! I keep you informed!