Best of Unity — September 2024
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YouTube·2y
How to Start Making Games with No Experience
Starting game development with no experience can be daunting, but choosing the right tools makes it simpler. Beginners should consider using Scratch for easy visual scripting or game engines like Construct 3, GameMaker, or GDevelop. For those willing to code, engines like Unity or Godot are excellent. Recreating classic games like Pong or Space Invaders helps to understand the essentials. Utilize online tutorials, courses, and forums for guidance, and don't hesitate to experiment with small projects or join game jams for practice.
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Code Bullet·2y
I remade Pikmin in 24 hours.
A solo game developer challenges himself to remake the Nintendo game Pikmin in just 24 hours. He faces various hurdles, including technical glitches and animation issues, but eventually manages to recreate core game mechanics like character control, pathfinding, and enemy interactions using Unity. Despite numerous setbacks, he completes the project, highlighting the complexities and fun of rapid game development.
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Hacker News·2y
Godot founders had desperately hoped Unity wouldn't 'blow up'
The controversial rollout of Unity's Runtime Fee led many developers to switch to the open-source engine Godot. While the surge in users presented potential benefits, Godot's founders were concerned about sustainable growth and ensuring their engine met new demands. They emphasized the unique community-driven nature of Godot and its readiness only after the release of version 4.0. Key challenges included matching certain widely-used Unity features while maintaining Godot's open-source values.
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Gamefromscratch·2y
Awesome Godot, Unreal and Unity Game Audio Bundle -- Plugins, Sound Effects & Music
A new Humble Bundle, Audio Alchemy by Avani Sounds, offers a collection of sound effects, music packs, and audio plugins designed specifically for game development. The bundle includes different tiers, allowing buyers to access previous bundles without repetition of assets, except for audio plugins. It provides plugins for Unreal Engine, Unity, and Godot, enabling dynamic integration of sound effects and music that can adapt to in-game events. The plugins are demonstrated with examples, showcasing their utility in creating immersive audio experiences in games.
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Unity Bundles Are Back ...Are You?
Unity has introduced a new Humble Bundle, marking a shift from the controversies of the past year, including the contentious runtime fee. The bundle, called Arcade Paradise Game Dev Treasure Chest, is organized into tiers and offers Unity assets and a game. With Unity's new management focusing on developers, this bundle could signal a fresh start for the ecosystem.
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Game Developer·2y
W4 Games says Godot console porting solutions land in October
Developers using the Godot game engine will soon have tools to port their games to consoles like Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. W4 Games, led by Godot founders, plans to release these tools in October, addressing the lack of native console porting support in Godot due to proprietary software challenges from major console manufacturers. This move aims to give developers more options amidst the fallout from Unity's recent changes. W4 Games will also act as a liability buffer and aims to integrate some solutions back into the Godot community while maintaining the open-source integrity of the project.
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Game Developers·2y
Greetings All
A seasoned web developer is transitioning into game development and seeking advice on whether to use web technologies like Phaser or switch to game engines like Unity or Unreal for creating a multiplayer RPG. The developer will start studying game development at university this October.
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Code Monkey·2y
Get 5 AWESOME Bundles at 97% OFF! (Tools and Assets, plus Top 20 NEW Visuals)
Multiple bundles offering tools, assets, and courses for game developers are currently available at 97-98% off. The offerings include Blender courses, pre-made assets for various game genres, animation packs, and more. The post highlights specifics such as low poly character creation, animation techniques, realistic assets, and a list of the top 20 new visual assets as of September 24th. Limited-time discounts and coupon codes are also mentioned.
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Jendrik Illner·2y
Graphics Programming weekly - Issue 356 - September 8th, 2024
The post covers multiple topics in graphics programming, including the Radiance Cascades GI technique, the use of noise in procedural generation, and writing deterministic algorithms. Additionally, it features a video explaining normal maps and procedural loading indicators in game engines like Unity and Unreal. It also includes talks from SIGGRAPH 2024 and discusses various advanced techniques for shadow rendering and image upscaling.