So how will this affect Untiy games on facebook (assuming that Rocket Ninja can get this 3D engine built)? They make an accurate statement about the issues regarding the need for a plugin, and how most people just don’t bother.
We, Rocketeer Games Studio, have a Unity 3D (2.6) game on Facebook and are doing some fun stuff with it. http://www.facebook.com/apps/application.php?id=107670239269843
But the need for a plugin download is turning off a lot of people. Does Unity Technologies have any plans for a plugin free web player???
I don’t see how is it posible to deliver next-gen graphics without downloading a plugging with current browsers. It says they use flash to access some OS stuff in a weird, so I can’t comment there, but after seen molehill demo, next-gen graphics is a big statement for current flash plug-in.
As for topic, 3D next-gen and plug-in free, is great but as they say: “developers developers developers”. The key for success are developers and the tools you offer them to create content. This is where unity is proficient at.
EDIT: My comment is based on first article, not commeting others.