NOVA GAME LAB // UNITY
Unity Game Development
Learn. Build. Play.
From first prototype to shippable game — learn Unity through real projects, tutorial videos, and student-built games at Nova Lab.
STUDENT GAMES
PLAY WHAT THEY BUILT Play what they built
From first prototype to playable games — real projects built by Nova Lab students.
LEARNING PATH
BUILD YOUR FIRST GAME
Follow the path from a simple idea to a playable game — 13 step-by-step video lessons.
13 video lessons
Game dev fundamentals
01
Session 1
Game concepts, history & terminology
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02
Session 2
Introduction to game genres
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03
Session 3
Graphic styles in games
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04
Session 4
Frameworks & core game dev concepts
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05
Session 5
Introduction to the Unity Editor
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06
Session 6
Rigidbody & Collider components
Watch video →Tank game project
Game menu & UI
NOVA INSIGHTS
Game dev articles
Ideas, techniques, and hands-on experience for building better Unity games.
10 min read
Unity or Godot? Which Game Engine Is Better to Start With?
Both engines work for beginners but with different trade-offs. We compare ecosystem, languages, learning curve, and career paths.
Read article → 9 min readWhy Unity Is a Great Starting Point for Game Development
Unity’s ecosystem, Asset Store, and learning path make it a solid choice for students building their first games.
Read article → 10 min readFrom Game Idea to a Playable Prototype
Core game design, the game loop, and shipping a first testable build you can show in your portfolio.
Read article → 10 min readOptimizing and Publishing a Unity Game
Performance tuning, build settings, and releasing on mobile, web, and desktop platforms.
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