Where Do All the Bytes Come From? Mario and Graphics Techniques

Hey there! Dion here, your friendly neighborhood full-stack developer. Today I want to dive deep into a topic that fascinates me: where do all the bytes come from in classic video games like Super Mario Bros. on the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)? How were those iconic levels and characters represented in such limited storage space…

What Is Game Development? A Comprehensive Guide

Game development is the process of creating video games from initial concept all the way through to finished product. It‘s an exciting and challenging field that combines technical skills like programming with creative disciplines like art, animation, storytelling, and interactive design. Game development is a multidisciplinary effort that brings together specialists from a wide range…

Unity Game Engine Guide: How to Get Started with the Most Popular Game Engine Out There

Unity is far and away the most widely used game development platform in the world. According to the company, over half of all new mobile games are made with Unity, and it powers over 60% of all augmented reality and virtual reality experiences. Unity has made game development more accessible than ever, enabling indie developers…

The Ultimate Beginners Guide To Game Development In Unity

Unity is one of the most popular and widely used game development platforms in the world. According to the latest statistics from Unity Technologies, over 2.8 billion active monthly users interact with games and experiences made with Unity, and more than 50% of all mobile games are built on the Unity engine. ^[1]^ As a…

Learn Unity 2D and Platformer Basics with this Overview

Unity has long been a top choice among game developers for creating games across multiple platforms, and its 2D game development toolset is no exception. With a powerful yet beginner-friendly editor, extensive documentation, and a massive community, Unity is an excellent choice for creating 2D platformers. In this comprehensive guide, we‘ll cover everything you need…

Three.js Tutorial – How to Render 3D Objects in the Browser

Three.js is a powerful JavaScript library that allows you to create and render stunning 3D graphics right in the web browser. It provides an abstraction layer over WebGL, making it much easier to work with 3D scenes, objects, materials, lighting and cameras using JavaScript. Whether you want to create an interactive product visualization, a 3D…

Learn Unity Multiplayer Basics with Mirror: A Full-Stack Developer‘s Guide

Unity is one of the most popular game engines in the world, powering over half of all mobile games and more than 60% of AR/VR content. With the rapid growth of online gaming, multiplayer functionality has become a critical feature for many Unity projects. While Unity offers its own built-in networking solution, an increasing number…

Learn to Code RPG – Full Soundtrack + How I Made It

What do music and coding have in common? More than you might think. Both disciplines require a foundation in core concepts, a dedication to regular practice, and a knack for creative problem-solving. For Quincy Larson, founder of freeCodeCamp, combining his coding skills with a newfound passion for music led to the creation of an epic…

Learn to Code RPG – Press Kit

Fact Sheet Developer Codex Academy, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding access to coding education Platform Windows, Mac, Linux Available On Steam, itch.io Price Free Release Date January 15, 2023 Developer Contact Lisa Chen, Executive Director [email protected] Description Learn to Code RPG is a unique game that combines elements of a visual novel, RPG,…