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Garbage collection in Unity (what it is and how to avoid it)

In Unity by John FrenchSeptember 5, 20226 Comments

Learn what Garbage in Unity is, where it comes from, why it’s a problem and what you can do to avoid it, in my in-depth beginner’s guide.

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Is Unity free? (and will you ever need Unity Pro?)

In Unity by John FrenchAugust 30, 202210 Comments

Most people can use Unity for free, even when earning money as a developer. Find out when you might want, or need, to upgrade to Unity Pro.

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How to spawn an object in Unity (using Instantiate)

In Unity by John FrenchAugust 4, 202210 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, 20226 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, 20226 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 write a game design document (with examples)

In Game Design by John FrenchMay 6, 2022

Learn how to keep track of your game’s development using a game design document, in my in-depth beginner’s guide.

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How to start making a game (a guide to planning your first project)

In Game Design by John FrenchApril 19, 202213 Comments

Learn how to turn your idea for a game into a real project, with my useful strategies for planning, managing & working on your first project.

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How to use script composition in Unity

In Unity by John FrenchApril 6, 202211 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, 202222 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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I’m John, a professional game composer and audio designer. I’m also a keen amateur developer and love learning how to make games. More about me

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