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.

A great overall introduction to Unity, this course kicks off by covering the fundamentals of C# programming, such as variables, "if" statements, and arrays. With the basics of C# covered, it then ...

In part two of this tutorial we look at adding hazards, multiple platforms, ground detection and much more to create a basic but fun platformer.

If you both enjoy playing video games and drawing, telling stories, or creating art, you may have wondered how to make a video game yourself. The good news is that the internet's array of free, ...

In the previous two posts in this series (part 1 and part 2), we’ve seen how to create a basic 2D platformer using Unity. So far we have a character who responds to keyboard input and touch controls, ...

You can also make 2D games with Unity (more on that in a second), but Cocos2D is a bit easier to get into if you're just starting out (and you already know C++, obviously).

Unity, the popular "build once, deploy anywhere" 3D game engine, is going 2D. At the company's UNITE conference in Vancouver this morning, CEO David Helgason announced three things: official ...

Nearly half of the world’s games are built with Unity, which is particularly popular among mobile game developers.