GameMaker Blog

The recently launched GameMaker Scope Magazine (previously GameMaker Magazine) has been getting more professional issue by issue. But their new “hiring” post in the GMC indicates otherwise.
The post lists positions available as usual, with an application template, with some odd bits, such as “1. All conversations and organizing will be done over the forums and [...]

GMM has announced a new issue of their magazine, with a new name of Gamemaker Scope Magazine.
Issue 5 is the November issue (?) and features a new layout and 36 pages of content.
Download it here.

The similarities between the design issue 11 of GameMaker Tech and the recently released third issue of Game Maker Magazine are, well, very noticeable.
Starting with the front cover there are some obvious similarities. Three gray letters and 4 boxes on the right hand side listing the contents adorn both magazines - but this is [...]

The April issue of the Unofficial Game Maker Magazine has been released and has been criticised by some for its similar look to the latest issue of GameMaker Tech.
Download GMM Issue 3 (pdf, 8.6MB)
Discussion of GMM Issue 3 to follow.

The rise of GameMaker Tech, launch of Game Maker Magazine and apparent demise of MarkUp has put me in an awkward position. Which magazine do I contribute to?
Previously MarkUp has been my magazine of choice, but I haven’t really been happy with what has been going on their for the last couple of months. I’m [...]

…and the second issue is out, featuring the following:

Interview with Edge and FredFredrickson
Tutorial “save with your own file format”
Editorials Gamemaker Magazine, What sites to post your game on and what you think should be in the next version of Game Maker
The making of “Bloopie” so far
Making a GM game that sells
Make your games run [...]