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Intermediate Game Development and Monetization

Packt via Coursera

Overview

Dive into the world of game development with our intermediate course, designed for developers eager to enhance their skills. This course takes you through the entire process of creating a mobile game, from adding backgrounds and boundaries to building a complete, functional game for Android. You’ll learn to create player controllers, manage game mechanics, and design user interfaces that enhance the gaming experience. In the second phase, you'll focus on more complex game features such as obstacle creation, spawning mechanics, and scoring systems. You’ll also master the art of creating main menus, game-over screens, and functional buttons to provide a seamless user experience. By the end of this phase, you’ll have a fully operational mobile game ready for deployment. The final section of the course is dedicated to monetization strategies using Unity Ads. You’ll learn to set up and display interstitial and rewarded video ads, ensuring you can effectively monetize your game. With practical examples and step-by-step guidance, this course equips you with the tools to create, manage, and profit from your mobile games. Ideal for intermediate developers with a basic understanding of Unity and C#. Some game development experience is recommended but not necessary.

Syllabus

  • Game 2 - Dodging Dog Mobile Game
    • In this module, we will guide you through developing the Dodging Dog mobile game. You'll learn to add backgrounds, create player controllers, implement obstacles, and set up UI elements. Finally, you'll build the game for Android.
  • Game 3 - Food Eater Android Game in 15 Minutes
    • In this module, we will demonstrate how to create a Food Eater Android game in just 15 minutes. You'll learn rapid game development techniques, enabling you to deploy a simple yet functional game swiftly.
  • Game 4 - Line Runner Hyper-Casual Game
    • In this module, we will cover the development of the Line Runner hyper-casual game. You'll learn to set up projects, create player controllers, implement obstacles, and design engaging UI. We'll also delve into special effects like particle effects and camera shake.
  • Monetize Your Game with Unity Ads
    • In this module, we will explore monetization strategies using Unity Ads. You'll learn to set up ads, display interstitial and rewarded video ads, and implement player rewards for watching ads, enhancing user engagement and revenue.

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Packt

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