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Free guides, courses & resources
I understand that navigating through certain processes or finding the right information can sometimes feel overwhelming & time consuming. That’s why I've compiled a range of clear and practical guides to assist you. Whether you’re looking for advice, tutorials, or step-by-step instructions.
Unity Specific guides
User interface Design and implementation
Guide to creation advanced visual effects in Unity
2d game art, animation, and lighting for artists
Guide to creation advanced visual effects in Unity - Unity 6
Unity 6 Graphics learning Resources
Introduction to Unity Universal Render Pipeline
Create 2D special effects in Unity with the VFX Graph and Shader Graph
Unreal Engine Guides
Blender
Blender official guides
Quick Ref Key bind cheat sheet
Blender official cheat sheet
Blender Guru cheat sheet
Steam Guides
How to make a steam page by Chris Zukowski
Steam cheat sheets by Matt Hackett
How to make a good Steam page by Matt Hackett
Game design documents
Mass Flux GDD by Aizin for the 2022 Pirate Software Game Jam
Map examples from popular games
No Clip – Fly around maps to see how they are made, search the list of games and levels and explore as you like with a free moving camera.
User Interface
Game UI Database – This is a great reference tool for seeing other games UI’s, have a look to get some inspiration.
Marketing
20 ways to run a game marketing campaign without breaking the budget
How to find content creators to play your game by Matt Hackett
Steam Marketing Gold by Chris Zukowski
Financial
Free publisher courses
Game Design Skills courses and links
Player-Centric Game Design Framework free course
Game Design Principles, Concepts, Terms, and Disciplines
Video Game Mechanics Guide (with Examples)
Designing The Core Gameplay Loop Guide
Video Game Balance: A Definitive Guide
Video Game Prototype: A Beginner’s Guide
How to Apply The Iterative Process in Game Design
What are Game Design Pillars? How to Apply It Without The Downside?
What is Game Depth and How to Evaluate It
How Video Game Physics Affect Game Design
How to Properly Playtest Your Game
Game Flow Guide: How to Put Your Players in a Flow State