Building Worlds in Unreal Engine

342: Building Worlds in Unreal Engine   In this episode of we welcome back repeat guest, Matthew Jurison, a high schooler, teaching assistant at FundaFunda Academy, and tech enthusiast.  Matthew shares how he first discovered Unreal Engine, why he chose it over other platforms like Unity and Roblox Studio, and why it’s a powerful, free option for teens interested in game development, visual effects, and creative storytelling. We cover: What Unreal Engine is and what it can be used for (games, CGI, VFX, and more) How to get started quickly and what resources (YouTube, Discord, Udemy, Sketchfab) can help Why Unreal Engine is beginner-friendly—even for teens with little or no coding background How skills like problem-solving, creativity, and workflow management transfer into real life, college, and future careers Tips for beginners: how to start small, stay motivated, and avoid common pitfalls Matthew also gives us a peek into his own current project—a puzzle/horror survival game—and explains how Unreal Engine has changed the way he views both games and the world around him. Links mentioned in this episode: Previous episodes with Matthew on Scratch (ep 326) and