Joshua Kinney
PLURALSIGHT AUTHOR
Joshua is a devoted games author at Pluralsight. For years Joshua has been a key author behind Digital-Tutors' (now a Pluralsight company) popular game engine training. As a kid, he had a passion for playing video games, which eventually developed into a fascination with the process of game creation. The question of "How'd they do that?" led Joshua on a quest to learn to make these games himself. Ever since then, Joshua has devoted his life to creating games, as well as teaching others to build their own fantastic video games.
He gets a huge sense of pride in knowing that he can make a difference in helping people create incredible games. From platformers to puzzlers, Joshua will gladly guide any artist who wants to start using a game engine and learn to put some power behind their polygons. At Pluralsight, he has been honored to develop the core curriculum for CryENGINE, Unity, UDK, and Unreal Engine 4.
Courses Authored
135
Topics Authored
Total Ratings
2494
Avg Course Ratings
4.5
Courses by Joshua
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CourseUnity C# Scripting FundamentalsBeginner2h 43mDec 20, 2022
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CourseUnity Gameplay Programming FundamentalsBeginner1h 59mDec 16, 2022
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CourseIntroduction to C# in UnityIntermediate2h 17mDec 16, 2022
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CourseUnity 2018 FundamentalsBeginner4h 59mDec 15, 2022
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CourseGame Design FundamentalsBeginner1h 26mDec 12, 2022
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Course3ds Max Modeling FundamentalsBeginner6h 49mDec 07, 2022
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Course3ds Max UV Mapping FundamentalsBeginner3h 33mDec 07, 2022
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CourseGame Mechanic Design FundamentalsIntermediate44mDec 06, 2022
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Course3ds Max 2018 FundamentalsBeginner8h 49mDec 05, 2022
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CourseIntroduction to 3ds Max 2017Beginner10h 31mDec 05, 2022
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CourseUnity Animation FundamentalsBeginner2h 22mDec 01, 2022
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CourseUnity Physics FundamentalsBeginner2h 37mDec 01, 2022
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CourseIntroduction to Particle Systems in Unreal EngineBeginner2h 1mJul 31, 2021
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CourseIndie Game Development Pipeline Volume 9: Final Gameplay and PublicationAdvanced2h 47mJul 31, 2021
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CourseQuick Start to Unity: Volume 2Beginner43mJul 31, 2021
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CourseQuick Start to Modeling in 3ds Max: Volume 1Beginner2h 32mJul 31, 2021
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CourseQuick Start to Unity: Volume 1Beginner1h 23mJul 31, 2021
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CourseLighting and Rendering in UnityBeginner1h 8mJul 31, 2021
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CourseIntroduction to Scripting Shaders in UnityIntermediate1h 9mJul 31, 2021
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CourseUV Mapping Techniques for Games in 3ds MaxIntermediate3h 17mJul 31, 2021
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CourseCharacter Development Techniques in ZBrushIntermediate6h 29mJul 31, 2021
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CourseIntroduction to Modeling for Games in 3ds MaxIntermediate6h 4mJul 31, 2021
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CourseQuick Start to Modeling in 3ds Max: Volume 4Beginner2h 25mJul 31, 2021
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CourseQuick Start to Modeling in 3ds Max: Volume 2Beginner2h 31mJul 31, 2021
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CourseIntroduction to Unity 5Beginner4h 30mJul 31, 2021
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CourseGame Optimization Techniques in UnityIntermediate1h 13mJul 31, 2021
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CourseIntroduction to Lighting in Unreal Engine 4Beginner57mJul 31, 2021
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CourseCreating an Action-adventure Puzzle in UnityAdvanced1h 56mJul 31, 2021
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CourseMap Baking Techniques for Games in 3ds MaxIntermediate1h 3mJul 31, 2021
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CourseIntroduction to 3ds Max 2015Beginner12h 36mJul 31, 2021
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CourseQuick Start to Unreal Engine 4: Volume 1Beginner1h 9mJul 31, 2021
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CourseSkill-Builder: Interpretive Modeling in 3ds MaxIntermediate2h 53mJul 31, 2021
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CourseQuick Start to Unreal Engine 4: Volume 2Beginner1h 3mJul 31, 2021
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CourseCreating Collectible Items for 2D Games in UnityIntermediate49mJul 31, 2021
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CourseYour First Day in Unreal Engine 4Beginner1h 39mJul 31, 2021
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CourseIntroduction to 3ds Max 2013Beginner14h 49mJul 31, 2021
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CourseGame Asset Production Pipeline for VR in 3ds Max and UnityIntermediate2h 44mJul 31, 2021
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CourseTransforming Robot Production Pipeline Volume 4: Robot ModelingAdvanced3h 52mJul 31, 2021
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CourseRealistic Game Character Modeling in 3ds MaxIntermediate6h 31mJul 31, 2021
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CourseIntroduction to Post Processing Effects in Unreal EngineBeginner1h 27mJul 31, 2021
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CourseIntroduction to Unreal Engine 4Beginner4h 1mJul 31, 2021
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CourseMultiphase Boss Battle in UnityIntermediate3h 3mJul 31, 2021
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CourseEnvironment Modeling Concepts in 3ds MaxBeginner2h 34mJul 31, 2021
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CourseQuick Start to Unreal Engine 4: Volume 3Intermediate57mJul 31, 2021
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CourseGame Asset Production Pipeline in Unreal EngineIntermediate2h 9mJul 31, 2021
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CourseIntroduction to Modeling in 3ds MaxIntermediate5h 9mJul 31, 2021
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CourseQuick Start to Modeling in 3ds Max: Volume 5Beginner6h 53mJul 31, 2021
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CourseGame Character UVs Made Easy in 3ds MaxIntermediate2h 39mJul 31, 2021
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CourseIntroduction to Materials in Unreal EngineIntermediate1h 59mJul 31, 2021
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CourseIntroduction to 3ds Max 2014Beginner12h 11mJul 31, 2021
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CourseCreating UI Elements for Games in UnityIntermediate2h 4mJul 31, 2021
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CourseQuick Start to Modeling in 3ds Max: Volume 3Beginner2h 48mJul 31, 2021
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CourseRealistic Game Character Texturing in Substance PainterIntermediate5h 22mJul 31, 2021
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CourseIntroduction to Particle Systems in UnityIntermediate1h 15mJul 31, 2021
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CourseIntroduction to Substance Designer 3.5Beginner1h 36mJul 31, 2021
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CourseCharacter Modeling Concepts in 3ds MaxIntermediate6h 10mJul 31, 2021
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CourseSculpting Mutated Creatures in ZBrushAdvanced3h 27mJul 31, 2021
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CourseIndie Game Development Pipeline Volume 3: Game Boss PrototypingIntermediate1h 47mJul 31, 2021
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CourseAutomotive Modeling in 3ds Max 2015Intermediate8h 23mJul 31, 2021
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CourseGetting Started with Procedural Generation for Game Artists in 3ds MaxIntermediate1h 49mJul 31, 2021
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CourseImplementing a Flow Map Fluid Pipeline Between MARI and UDKIntermediate2h 2mJul 31, 2021
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CourseExploring the 2D Features in UnityIntermediate2h 19mJul 31, 2021
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CourseSculpting Integration Concepts for 3ds Max and MudboxIntermediate1h 34mJul 31, 2021
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CourseIntroduction to Matinee in Unreal Engine 4Intermediate1h 20mJul 31, 2021
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CourseGame Asset Production Pipeline for UnityIntermediate2h 55mJul 31, 2021
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CourseQuick Start to Unity: Volume 3Beginner1h 3mJul 31, 2021
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CourseTexturing Game Characters in MudboxIntermediate3h 39mJul 31, 2021
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CourseIndie Game Development Pipeline Volume 8: Finished Asset IntegrationAdvanced3h 54mJul 31, 2021
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CourseCreating Animal Fur for Games in Substance PainterIntermediate2h 13mJul 31, 2021
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CourseYour First Day in 3ds MaxBeginner2h 18mJul 31, 2021
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CourseMaterial Creation Workflows in UDKBeginner1h 37mJul 09, 2019
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CourseCreating Gameplay Elements Using Kismet in UDKBeginner2h 19mJul 09, 2019
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CourseParticle System Workflows in UDKIntermediate2h 26mJul 09, 2019
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CourseForming Epic Terrains in UDKIntermediate1h 32mJul 09, 2019
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CourseIntroduction to Unity 4Beginner3h 31mJul 09, 2019
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CourseCreating User Feedback in UnityIntermediate1h 28mJul 09, 2019
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CourseYour First Day with Oculus Rift in UnityBeginner53mJul 09, 2019
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CourseIntroduction to UnrealScript in UDKBeginner3h 15mJul 09, 2019
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CourseCreating User Feedback in UDKIntermediate1h 5mJul 09, 2019
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CourseIntroduction to Blueprint in Unreal EngineIntermediate1h 5mJul 09, 2019
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CourseUnreal Engine 4 Material Reference Node LibraryBeginner1h 19mJul 09, 2019
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CourseQuick Start to StingrayBeginner2h 54mJul 09, 2019
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CourseCreating Vegetation for Games in 3ds Max and MudboxIntermediate3h 15mJul 09, 2019
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CourseGetting Messy with Debris for Games in 3ds MaxIntermediate1h 18mJul 09, 2019
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CourseIntroduction to VueBeginner2h 30mJul 09, 2019
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CourseIntroduction to Mecanim in UnityIntermediate1h 16mApr 10, 2019
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Course3ds Max Reference Library: Object Space ModifiersAdvanced4h 32mMar 12, 2019
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CourseIntroduction to Modeling in 3ds Max 2012Beginner5h 24mMar 12, 2019
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Course3ds Max Reference Library: World Space ModifiersAdvanced1h 34mMar 12, 2019
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CourseIntroduction to Particle Flow in 3ds MaxBeginner1h 44mMar 12, 2019
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CourseBeginner's Guide to 3ds MaxBeginner1h 54mMar 12, 2019
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CourseIntroduction to Unity 3.4Beginner5h 21mMar 12, 2019
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CourseBeginner's Guide to Reference Images in 3ds MaxBeginner42mMar 08, 2019
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CourseUV Mapping Workflows in 3ds MaxIntermediate4h 43mMar 08, 2019
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CourseIntroduction to Scripting in UnityBeginner3h 22mMar 08, 2019
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CourseIntroduction to MassFX in 3ds MaxIntermediate3h 11mMar 08, 2019
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CoursePolygon and Sub-D Modeling Workflows in 3ds MaxIntermediate7h 21mMar 08, 2019
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CourseCreating Stylized Females in 3ds MaxIntermediate8h 41mFeb 28, 2019
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CourseBeginner's Guide to VueBeginner1h 55mFeb 28, 2019
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CourseModeling Low Polygon Game Characters in 3ds MaxIntermediate5h 14mFeb 28, 2019
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CourseProgramming Tips and Tricks in UnityAdvanced34mFeb 28, 2019
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CourseTips and Tricks in UnityAdvanced1h 56mFeb 28, 2019
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CourseTips and Tricks in VueAdvanced1h 17mFeb 28, 2019
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CourseTerrains in VueIntermediate1h 21mFeb 28, 2019
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CourseCustomizable Characters in UnityAdvanced2h 11mFeb 28, 2019
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CourseMaterials in VueIntermediate2h 46mFeb 28, 2019
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CourseTerrain Modeling Techniques in CryENGINEIntermediate2h 14mFeb 28, 2019
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CourseIntroduction to CryENGINEBeginner4h 54mFeb 28, 2019
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CourseMaterial Creation Workflows in CryENGINEIntermediate1h 44mFeb 28, 2019
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CourseTips and Tricks in CryENGINEAdvanced34mFeb 28, 2019
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CourseProfessional Series: Game Asset Production PipelineAdvanced2h 34mFeb 28, 2019
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CourseCreating Concept Vehicles in 3ds MaxIntermediate4h 41mFeb 28, 2019
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CourseCreating Seamless Textures for GamesIntermediate3h 15mFeb 28, 2019
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CourseParticle Effects in CryENGINEIntermediate2h 41mFeb 28, 2019
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CourseCustom Characters in CryENGINEIntermediate1h 5mFeb 28, 2019
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CourseAsset Workflows for Modular Level DesignIntermediate4h 3mFeb 27, 2019
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CourseIntroduction to C# in Unity 3.5Beginner2h 48mFeb 27, 2019
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CourseLighting in CryENGINEIntermediate2h 13mFeb 27, 2019
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CoursePresentation Techniques for Game Art in Marmoset ToolbagBeginner1h 35mFeb 27, 2019
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CourseCreating UI Elements in Unreal Engine 4Intermediate1h 44mFeb 22, 2019
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CourseCreating Next-Gen Game Weapons in 3ds MaxAdvanced12h 55sFeb 22, 2019
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CourseIndie Game Development Pipeline Volume 2: Character PrototypingIntermediate1h 37mFeb 22, 2019
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CourseIntroduction to UDKBeginner2h 55mFeb 22, 2019
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CourseModeling Sci-Fi Weapons for Games in 3ds MaxIntermediate10h 36mFeb 22, 2019
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CourseMelee Weapon Systems in UnityIntermediate2h 13mFeb 22, 2019
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CourseTexturing Low Polygon Game Characters in PhotoshopIntermediate11h 39mMar 01, 2018
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Course2D Racing Game Series in Unity: Volume 5Intermediate48mJun 02, 2017
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Course2D Racing Game Series in Unity: Volume 4Intermediate3h 10mJun 02, 2017
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Course2D Racing Game Series in Unity: Volume 3Intermediate2h 11mJun 02, 2017
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Course2D Racing Game Series in Unity: Volume 1Intermediate2h 10mJun 02, 2017
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CourseUnity Mobile Game Development: Player FunctionalityIntermediate1h 22mMay 25, 2017
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CourseUnity Mobile Game Development: Level DesignIntermediate2h 49mMay 25, 2017
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CourseUnity Mobile Game Development: GUI FunctionalityIntermediate2h 49mMay 25, 2017
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CourseUnity Mobile Game Development: Sound EffectsIntermediate53mMay 25, 2017
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CourseUnity Mobile Game Development: Final AssemblyAdvanced1h 17mMay 25, 2017