Why Game Developers Should Support OS X and Linux

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kevind23 writes "Although Mac OS X and Linux have a small (but growing) market share, Jeff from Wolfire Games argues that supporting non-Windows platforms can lead to a huge increase in game sales. Using their popular game Lugaru as an example, he shows how less-popular platforms, or more specifically, their userbase can be a powerful advertising force. This can lead to a dramatic increase in popularity and exposure, which usually means a large boost in overall sales. The short article is an interesting read, especially for those working in game development and sales."http://developers.slashdot.org/slashdot-it.pl?from=rss&op=image&style=h0&sid=09/01/05/0543243 (http://apple.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=09/01/05/0543243&from=rss)
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