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Smartixon

Location Sumqayit, Azerbaijan

Game Development Mastery Program

Transform your creative vision into playable experiences through hands-on learning with industry professionals who've shipped real games.

Reserve Your Spot for Fall 2025

Built by Developers, For Developers

Our program emerged from a simple frustration: most game development courses teach outdated techniques or focus on theory without practical application. We decided to create something different—a learning experience that mirrors how real game studios operate.

Foundation & Core Systems

Start with game architecture, asset management, and the fundamental systems that every successful project needs from day one.

Interactive Gameplay Development

Build engaging mechanics, implement player feedback systems, and create the core loops that keep players coming back.

Polish & Production Pipeline

Learn optimization techniques, debugging strategies, and the professional workflows used in commercial game development.

Portfolio Project

Complete a full game from concept to launch, guided by mentors who understand what studios actually look for in candidates.

Eldridge Northcott

Lead Program Designer

Next Cohort Starts September 2025

We keep our groups intentionally small—just 12 participants per cohort. This isn't a mass-market course; it's a focused learning experience designed for people serious about game development.

16-Week Program

Four intensive months covering everything from initial concept through final deployment. Weekend workshops and flexible scheduling for working professionals.

Small Cohort Size

Maximum 12 participants ensures personalized attention and meaningful peer collaboration. You'll know everyone's name and work closely together.

Real Project Focus

Build an actual game that could be published. No theoretical exercises or toy projects—create something you'll be proud to show potential employers.

"The best way to learn game development is to make games. But the second-best way is to make games alongside people who've already figured out how to ship them successfully."

Caspian Thornwell

Senior Instructor & Former Studio Technical Director