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Alex Benton

Degree

BS Game Design

Hi, I'm Alex Benton.

I am a professional programmer and game developer passionate about helping others master the craft of coding.

I hold a BS degree in Game Design Engineering from the University of Silicon Valley, giving me a strong academic foundation in software architecture, performance optimization, and complex system design.

But theory isn't enough, I believe in practical application. That's why my teaching style focuses on writing real code, building actual projects, and understanding the "why" behind the syntax.

1-on-1 Online

Personalized attention via Discord.

Project-Based

Learn by building games and apps.

Finish a game by the end of your first lesson!

Real-World Experience

I don't just teach code; I ship it. Learn from someone who knows the pipeline from IDE to final release.

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Published Game

Wolf West

My flagship commercial release, available now for free on Steam. I fixed hundreds of major bugs and polished the game to professional standards.

Unity/C# Game Polish QA Programming UI/Animation Dynamic Audio
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Itch.io Portfolio

A collection of game jams, prototypes, and smaller releases demonstrating versatility across genres and mechanics.

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University of Silicon Valley

BS Game Design Engineering. Rigorous coursework covering data structures, 3D math, physics engines, and game development from concept to publishing. I was taught by the makers of Tomb Raider, Cuphead, Spore, and many other titles.

Python Game Development Linear Algebra and Calculus

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WELCOME OFFER

Introductory Lesson

Perfect for evaluating my teaching style and planning your learning path. Offer only for first month!

$25 / hour
  • Skill level assessment
  • Custom curriculum planning
  • First block of instruction
  • Environment setup help
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Hourly Tutoring

Intensive, focused 1-on-1 sessions tailored to your specific goals.

$75 / hour
  • Deep dives into complex logic
  • Code review & refactoring
  • Bug fixing & debugging strategies
  • Homework / Project assistance
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Subjects I Specialize In

C#

Core game logic, OOP, & COP

Python

Great for fundamentals

Scratch

Visual block coding

Recommendations

Hear from previous students and experienced professors.

"I like his teaching, he explains things very well and makes things fun. I enjoy learning coding with him and I would say overall he's a really good coach."

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Yuzhi

Student

"Alex took both my classes at USV (Cogswell) and graded out A+ in both - Game Design 1 (101%) and Game Design II ( 96%). I highly recommend Alex - not only was he an inventive designer and hard-working collaborator in class, but he also participated in Game Jams in-between, a great way to add experience to his growing talent."

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Phil Campbell

Professor of Game Design

"Alex is an excellent engineer and game designer. His enthusiasm and knowledge of games made him a joy and an asset to any collaborative project at USV. It's great seeing him continue to grow professionally, and I highly recommend him."

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Ricardo Kayanan

Professor of Game Development

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