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How to spawn an object in Unity (using Instantiate)

In Unity by John FrenchAugust 4, 202213 Comments

Learn how to spawn prefabs, create new empty objects & improve performance with object pools, in my in-depth guide to Instantiate in Unity.

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How to lock & hide the cursor in Unity

In Unity by John FrenchJune 16, 20229 Comments

Learn how to lock & hide the cursor in Unity, how to keep the mouse on screen & how to detect mouse input, even when the cursor is locked.

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Godot vs Unity (for making your first game)

In Godot, Unity by GDB TeamJune 7, 20226 Comments

Which engine is better for making your first game? Unity or Godot? Decide for yourself using our beginner’s comparison guide.

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How to capture the screen in Unity (3 methods)

In Unity by John FrenchMay 13, 20229 Comments

Learn how to take high-quality screenshots in your game and in the Unity editor in my in-depth beginner’s guide.

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How to use script composition in Unity

In Unity by John FrenchApril 6, 202218 Comments

Learn how to reuse scripts and behaviours on different objects easily, using the script composition method in Unity.

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How to structure your Unity project (best practice tips)

In Unity by John FrenchMarch 28, 202226 Comments

Learn how to keep your Unity project simple and easy to work with by keeping your scenes, your objects and your project files organised.

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How to use Fixed Update in Unity

In Unity by John FrenchMarch 22, 202216 Comments

Learn how to use Fixed Update in Unity, how it works & when to use it instead of Update, in my in-depth guide.

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How to use Debug Log in Unity (without affecting performance)

In Unity by John FrenchMarch 7, 202230 Comments

Learn how to use Debug Log to find and prevent errors in your Unity project, without affecting the performance of your finished game.

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Singletons in Unity (done right)

In Unity by John FrenchDecember 23, 202132 Comments

Learn the pros & cons of using singletons in Unity, and decide for yourself if they can help you to develop your game more easily.

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Events & Delegates in Unity

In Unity by John FrenchDecember 15, 202168 Comments

Learn how to connect scripts & objects using delegates, actions & Unity Events in my in-depth beginner’s guide.

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