Research Guides: VR Research: VR Tutorials

Guides and Online Workshops

The following section is a short, non-comprehensive set of materials to help you learn about the game design side of VR, specifically developing assets in Unity or Unreal Engine. It is intended as a starting point for engaging with these aspects, and as such, may not contain the most up-to-date information.

Unity

Unity Learn
A Unity Technologies collection of tutorials for learning aspects of the Unity engine, with “foundational” to “advanced” levels.

Unity 6 Game Development with C# Scripting by Lem Apperson; Jonathan Weinberger (Foreword by)
ISBN: 9781835880401

Publication Date: 2025-02-14

From the publisher: As developers tackle the growing complexity of creating immersive, high-performance games, the need for robust and efficient scripting continues to increase. Written by a game developer and Unity/C# expert known for his Apple App Store titles and extensive certifications, this book will help both new and seasoned developers overcome this challenge by helping you build a solid foundation in C# scripting within Unity and navigate the increasing demands of real-time game development.
You’ll explore Unity-specific strategies for creating engaging user interfaces, vital in today's dynamic gaming landscape. The chapters walk you through Unity-specific classes and methods, empowering you to create diverse gaming experiences in both 3D and 2D environments. You’ll also manage complex developmental aspects, including AI, multiplayer setups, and VR integration, which are becoming increasingly relevant in the evolving gaming industry. The book serves as an invaluable resource for troubleshooting, offering techniques for debugging C# scripts and optimizing game performance—essential for crafting smooth and immersive gaming experiences. By the end of this book, you’ll be able to create both simple and complex games in Unity, opening doors to careers in game development and interactive media design.

Unreal Engine

Unreal Engine Tutorials Archive
A tagged set of free online tutorials and related updates provided by Unreal Engine for learning their software.

Mastering technical art in Unreal Engine, World building by Greg Penninck and Stuart Butler
ISBN: 9781032663883

Publication Date: 2025

From the publisher: This covers how to use the latest development tools to create your own Virtual World powered by Unreal Engine. Each chapter will provide you with the necessary underpinning theory as well as activities to test your learning inside of Unreal Engine. You'll learn about Landscapes, Sculpting, Materials, Foliage, Water, Partitions and much more as you complete project-based examples. Included in the book is a series of follow-along introductory videos and quizzes to help test your learning, giving you all the tools and knowledge to make detailed believable worlds in the Unreal Engine. This book will be of great interest to all students learning to create technical art within Unreal Engine, as well as professionals looking to sharpen their skills.