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.

Unity is a powerful, cross-platform game engine, and development environment that powers the vast majority of games on the Google Play Store. Through Unity, users gain access to ready-made physics ...

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.

Upon hitting a stable release, Unity took home an award at Apple’s 2006 Worldwide Developer’s Conference after being showcased as the first fully powered game engine—a platform with basic ...

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 ...