Creating 2D games seems the least daunting out of the courses offered, at least to most. For the most part, yes, it is simpler than creating 3D games, so this is a good place to start. You can ...

Genre: Platformer, survival horror, puzzle, etc. 2D vs. 3D: 3D games are more difficult to make, particularly if you don't want to use premade tools. Premise: An interesting story keeps players ...

Having almost made a game doesn't help you become a game designer. Start out with the determination to see your first game through to the end. Finishing a game requires self-motivation, but it will in ...

If you’re curious about the software--or game development in general--consider picking up this Unity 2D Game Developer Bundle, which offers 15 hours of coursework for just $40.

GameMaker Studio is a 2D game design platform, but what makes it different is its breadth of application. The drag and drop design features provide beginners with a way into game design without ...

New technology from a virtual worlds platform developer will ultimately make it possible for developers to put out both Flash and 3D versions of a game and let players interact between the two.

“For instance, I’d like to make 2D games. Right now, that’s what I’d like to do – it may change tomorrow. Oh, and an FPS. Yes, I’d like to make an FPS. I play quite a lot of FPS games ...