Very useful information for starting out in Game Development. Some of the software mentioned either no longer exists or is dated, and there is other software out there now that supports 2D and 2D/3D integrated game design such as Unreal engine. However if you are just starting out this is a good introduction with lots of tips for designing, organising and publishing your first game.
2D Game Design and Development Essential Training
With Jesse Freeman
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Duration: 1h 9m
Skill level: Beginner
Released: 12/7/2016
Course details
With today's wide range of game development tools and engines, it's easy to get started making 2D games with very little effort. But for your game to succeed, you need to plan it right from the start. Jesse Freeman walks you through everything you need to know to design and develop your first 2D game, from picking an engine, building artwork, and incorporating sound, to publishing and marketing the finished game. Along with high-level strategies, Jesse reviews the tools that you need to make development easier and faster—because the last thing you want to do is reinvent the wheel. Learn the fundamentals to designing 2D games from scratch and spend your energy on making great games.
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Learner reviews
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Damien Quick
Damien Quick
Technical Support Officer - QUT Theatre & Technical Production
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Ts. Ahmad Shah Ahmad Tajudin
Ts. Ahmad Shah Ahmad Tajudin
Asst. General Manager, Data Modeling & Analytics at TM
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Kavindu Praneeth
Kavindu Praneeth
Undergraduate at Sabaragamuwa University of Sri-Lanka || BSc (Hons) Computing & Information Systems🎓 || Aspiring Game & Web Developer 🎮||AI & ML…
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