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’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.

That's right, by learning to navigate Unity effectively, users can build compelling 2D and 3D games without learning any coding know-how.

I've been learning to make video games in Unity for Xbox and PC, and it's not as scary (or as expensive) as you might think. Here's how you can hop on the game dev train with yours truly.

That said, if you’re making a 2D game and don’t need all of the features of Unity, GameMaker is an excellent choice. By restricting its platform, GameMaker is able to make normally complex ...

Unity has been the engine of choice for thousands of developers and it's still really good if you want to have a go at making a simple 2D game for a host of different platforms.

Your requirements will vary hugely depending if you're making a simple 2D game in Godot or GameMaker *what I'd recommend to get started) or a 3D game in Unreal Engine.

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