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.

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 ...

Unity is one of the most popular game engines in the world, used to create both 2D and 3D games. In this 100-second crash ...

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.

If you're unfamiliar with Unity, it's easily the most popular game engine around—especially for small-scale indie developers making both 2D and 3D games.