Update introducing-game-development-on-codedex-phaser-and-lua.mdx

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-title: "Introducing Game Development on Codédex: Phaser and Lua"
+title: "Introducing Game Dev on Codédex: Phaser and Lua"
 description: "Two new Game Development courses are now out on Codédex!"
 author: Ellie Popoca
 seoImageLink: https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/codedex-io.appspot.com/o/blogs%2Fintroducing-game-development-on-codedex-phaser-and-lua%2Fproject-header.png?alt=media&token=fa65d59c-7181-423e-a80b-dcc9fb00c08b
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 ## Game Development Courses
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 Game Development is one of the highest requested areas for new courses!
 
 ![image](https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/codedex-io.appspot.com/o/blogs%2Fintroducing-game-development-on-codedex-phaser-and-lua%2Fcomments.png?alt=media&token=1fb47418-5547-4c81-bdea-c0fc1522f51d)
 
-The Curriculum Developers at Codédex have seen your comments, and we love the enthusiasm. 
+The Curriculum team at Codédex have seen your comments, and we love the enthusiasm. 
 
 We’re so excited to announce two newly released game development courses: Phaser and Lua!
 
-### Phaser 
+---
+
+## Phaser 
 
 ![image](https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/codedex-io.appspot.com/o/blogs%2Fintroducing-game-development-on-codedex-phaser-and-lua%2Fphaser-pixel-art.gif?alt=media&token=bd862546-b38d-4bd6-85fb-54dfd14a69a0)
 
-Phaser.js is a popular JavaScript framework designed specifically for making 2D and 3D web games, though it's most popular for 2D. 
+Phaser is a popular JavaScript framework designed specifically for making 2D and 3D web games, though it's most popular for 2D. 
 
 Games run directly in the browser and are easy to share anywhere you share web projects. You can embed games made with Phaser onto a website, or publish them somewhere like [itch.io](https://itch.io/games/made-with-phaser)! 
 
 ![image](https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/codedex-io.appspot.com/o/blogs%2Fintroducing-game-development-on-codedex-phaser-and-lua%2Fphaser-games.gif?alt=media&token=5059d736-ffc3-4b58-85e9-2ff6ead08594)
 
-🔑**Key Features**:
+### 🔑 Key Features
 
 Phaser provides a set of built-in tools that streamline game development. It provides built-in physics, animations, keyboard input, and audio, so you can focus on game logic. Its physics engine supports collision detection and realistic movement, and the sprite system makes it easy to create and animate game objects.
 
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 With just a few lines of code, you can create a game scene with sprites, handle user input, and implement game logic! 🎯
 
-Learn and take the course [here](https://www.codedex.io/phaser). 
+Resources:
 
-### Lua
+- [Phaser course](https://www.codedex.io/phaser) 
+- [Build a Flappy Bird Clone with Phaser](https://www.codedex.io/projects/build-a-flappy-bird-clone-with-phaser)
+- [Add Easing to Game Animations with Phaser](https://www.codedex.io/projects/add-easing-to-your-game-animations-with-phaser)
+
+<div style={{ display: "flex", justifyContent: "center", marginBottom: "1.2rem", transform: "scale(.9)" }}>
+  <a href="https://www.codedex.io/phaser" style={{ all: "unset" }} target="_blank" and rel="noopener noreferrer"><Button variant="yellow">Learn Phaser</Button></a>
+</div>
+
+---
+
+## Lua
 
 ![image](https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/codedex-io.appspot.com/o/blogs%2Fintroducing-game-development-on-codedex-phaser-and-lua%2Flua-pixel-art.gif?alt=media&token=69b3dba9-a933-48aa-8293-cf795a8bc078)
 
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 It can be combined with [LÖVE](https://love2d.org/), which is an open-source framework for game development. And if you're interested in making Roblox games, Roblox uses a version of Lua called Luau that integrates seamlessly with the Roblox Studio visual editor. 
 
-🔑**Key Features**: 
+### 🔑 Key Features
+
 Lua is known for its simplicity and lightweight design, making it easy to learn for beginners and experienced programmers alike. Lua was made to integrate seamlessly with existing game engines and frameworks, allowing developers to extend functionality or create entirely new games from scratch! It can also be used to create embedded systems, web servers, and developer tools, but for our purposes, we're focusing on game development.
 
 ![image](https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/codedex-io.appspot.com/o/blogs%2Fintroducing-game-development-on-codedex-phaser-and-lua%2Froblox-studio.png?alt=media&token=aa682fa8-6765-4c31-91da-32e157b1c4b2)
 
 With Lua and LÖVE, you can quickly prototype and build 2D games with minimal setup. Lua's straightforward syntax makes it accessible for those new to game development. 
 
+Resources:
+
+- [Lua course](https://www.codedex.io/lua) 
+- [Make a Baldur's Gate 3 Mod with Lua](https://www.codedex.io/projects/make-a-bg3-mod-with-lua)
+- [Get Started with LÖVE2D and Lua](https://www.codedex.io/projects/get-started-with-love2d-and-lua)
+- [Get Started with Roblox Studio and Lua](https://www.codedex.io/projects/get-started-with-roblox-studio-and-lua)
+
+<div style={{ display: "flex", justifyContent: "center", marginBottom: "1.2rem", transform: "scale(.9)" }}>
+  <a href="https://www.codedex.io/lua" style={{ all: "unset" }} target="_blank" and rel="noopener noreferrer"><Button variant="yellow">Learn Lua</Button></a>
+</div>
+
+---
+
 ## Upcoming Events
 
-We have a few upcoming game development events in November and December!
+### Lua Workshop
 
-Keep your eyes peeled for a game jam in December! Now's a great time to start the Phaser or Lua course so you can put your best foot forward. 
+We have a few upcoming game development events in November and December!
 
 I'll also be hosting a Lua Workshop on Wednesday, November 12th at 3pm Eastern Time. We'll be walking through part of the Lua course, code-along style.
 
+### Game Jam
+
+Keep your eyes peeled for a Game Jam in December! Now's a great time to start the Phaser or Lua course so you can put your best foot forward. 
+
 Happy coding! We can't wait to see what you make. 🎮