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godotbeginnergame-dev

Why Godot 4 Is the Best Engine for Your First Game

Godot 4 is free, open-source, and beginner-friendly. Here's why it's the perfect engine to start your game development journey — and how to avoid the most common beginner traps.

February 12, 2026
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gdscriptbeginnertips

5 GDScript Mistakes Every Beginner Makes (and How to Fix Them)

The most common GDScript pitfalls that trip up new Godot developers — forgetting delta, hardcoded paths, god scripts, and more. Learn the fix for each one.

February 12, 2026
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godotunitycomparison

Godot 4 vs Unity in 2025: An Honest Comparison

A side-by-side comparison of Godot 4 and Unity in 2025 — pricing, 2D/3D, scripting, editor speed, asset ecosystem, and when to pick each one.

February 12, 2026
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godottutorialsave-system

How to Build a Save System in Godot 4

Learn the two approaches to saving data in Godot 4 — ConfigFile for settings and JSON for game state — plus versioning, multiple slots, and common mistakes.

February 12, 2026
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godottutorialstate-machine

Godot 4 State Machine Tutorial: The Pattern Every Game Needs

Build a clean, extensible state machine in Godot 4 from scratch. Covers base states, transitions, player controllers, and enemy AI — with full GDScript examples.

February 12, 2026
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godotbeginnercourses

Best Godot 4 Courses for Beginners in 2025

A guide to the best ways to learn Godot 4 in 2025 — official docs, YouTube, GDQuest, Coding Quests, and Udemy. Plus a recommended learning path from zero to your first game.

February 12, 2026
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