If you’re looking to re-up your Xbox Live Gold subscription, GameSpot Deals has a great bundle promotion right now that’s worth checking out. For just $20, you can get three months of Xbox Live Gold and eight online classes focused on introductory game development. Considering Xbox Live Gold normally costs $25 for three months, you’re getting a deal just on the subscription. The online courses really sweeten the pot, since these are regularly priced at more than $20 each.
All of the online classes are offered through Zenva Academy, one of the leading e-learning sites for various computer skills, including game development. The coursework bundle features a dozen hours of video instruction focused on novice-level game development. There are courses that teach you the basics of Unity and Unreal Engine–two of the most popular game engines and development tools around. Here’s the full list of courses, which cover a myriad of genres: