Brian Burton

Brian G. Burton, Ed.D., is a professor, author, and leader in the fields of game development, mobile app development, and virtual production. With a passion for digital entertainment, he has developed university degrees in game design and production across multiple institutions, and he actively explores and researches immersive virtual learning environments.

A sought-after international speaker, Brian shares his expertise on game and mobile development through publications, lectures, conferences, and his popular YouTube channel. His textbooks on Lua programming, mobile app development, and multiplayer game design using Solar2D, Roblox, Unity, and Unreal are widely used, and he has contributed to academic volumes on learning in the metaverse.

When he's not teaching or traveling, Brian enjoys time at home with his wife of over 35 years, Isla, cherishing their life together.