> what is the competitive advantage in maintaining your own engine? It's still a product-distinguishing decision you can make at the indie scale. What I mean i

> what is the competitive advantage in maintaining your own engine? It's still a product-distinguishing decision you can make at the indie scale. What I mean is, you can create an engine that allows you to get the performance + aesthetic that otherwise would not be possible. i.e. Specialize in a profitable niche. And if hardware costs keep ballooning, performance will become more important.