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Ubuntu Linux Export Module Hits GameMaker: Studio

YoYo Games has announced that GameMaker: Studio now exports to Ubuntu, one of the most popular Linux-based operating systems available. “With GameMaker: Studio’s Ubuntu Export, developers can export their newly-created and pre-existing games as an Ubuntu Software Center-ready application from a single code base and at the touch of a button,” the announcement read. The […] More

March 14, 2013, 11:50 am
in Development, Games, Reviews

A Bite From The GameMaker Buffet

There was a time when playing a GameMaker game meant downloading an executable file and running it on Windows. That was it. Now users are playing games in their browsers, on their mobile phones, on Mac OS X, and even sharing content with each other via Steam. GameMaker really has become a buffet of platforms. […] More

March 7, 2013, 6:53 am
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Exclusive: GameMaker Multiplayer Features And Function Names Revealed

Multiplayer functionality in GameMaker: Studio will soon be reality if a recent tweet from Micheal Dailly, head of development at YoYo Games, is anything to go by. The tweet includes a photo that appears to depict six game clients running side-by-side, demonstrating a multiplayer game that does not require the developer to set up a […] More

February 22, 2013, 12:23 pm
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in GameMaker Development, GameMaker Studio, Technical

GameMaker: Studio Now Supports Multiple Code Windows

As of the latest update to GameMaker: Studio, version 1.1.827, developers are now able to operate multiple code windows at a time, allowing them to edit GML code on a number of objects at once (or several code snippets on a single object) and browse through objects without closing the editor. Until now, users of […] More

February 16, 2013, 11:06 am
in Books, GameMaker for Web, GameMaker Studio, Other Game Development Tools, Reviews

Review – Making Money with HTML5

Since the release of GameMaker Studio, a large portion of hobbyists who once used the tool to create freeware Windows games are now taking advantage of the ability to export to mobile devices. This means a new wave of developers, with little experience in distributing their games or conducting business, are now looking for pointers […] More

February 15, 2013, 6:52 am
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in Development, GameMaker for iOS, GameMaker Studio

Exporting to iOS – Three Things Newbies Panic Over

If you own a copy of GameMaker: Studio Professional, chances are you’re into mobile development. Statistically, new developers are more likely to move towards Apple’s mobile platform, iOS, as it is “easier” to sell copies of your software through their online app store, despite the higher entry barriers. If you are new to iOS development, […] More

February 13, 2013, 10:01 am
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GameMaker Affiliate Program Discontinued

Today the GameMaker Affiliate (GMA) program was officially closed. When I acquired this blog, Philip mentioned that the GMA network was not particularly well-built, and that it may contain security flaws. As I didn’t create it myself, I’m unable to improve or maintain the service for longer, and nor do I wish to if it […] More

February 11, 2013, 8:30 am
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in Community, Community Links, Competition, GameMaker Studio, YoYo Games

Weekend Community Links – Call of the Wild, Free Halo 4, EXE Creation Returns

Call of the Wild, a game by Anthony Case, has won the final $1000 Steam competition. YoYo Games have teamed up with Microsoft again for a new competition, branded as The Ultimate Experience. Entrants can win a copy of Halo 4, reimbursement on the Windows Stores, Xbox 360 consoles, and a backstage pass to Microsoft […] More

January 27, 2013, 8:22 am
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GameMaker Studio – Giveaway #1 – Results

Our first GameMaker: Studio giveaway received over 400 entries, and I’m pleased to announced that a winner has now been selected by random draw. And the winner is… More

January 21, 2013, 12:15 pm
in Community, Community Links, GameMaker for Steam, GameMaker Studio

Weekend Community Links – EXE Packing, Android Guide, Steam Record

Mike Dailly has confirmed that a future update to GameMaker: Studio will bring back the ability to pack a GM:S project into a single executable file. The 1.1.754 update to GameMaker on Steam now allows users to have multiply instances of the program running at the same time. Manuel777 has posted a in-depth guide on how to […] More

January 5, 2013, 10:55 am
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GameMaker Studio – Giveaway #1

To celebrate the New Year, we’re giving away a free copy of GameMaker: Studio Professional by YoYo Games to one lucky reader, worth USD $100. How To Enter Entering is easy! You can get up to two entries to the draw, the winner of which will be announced January 20th. More

January 3, 2013, 6:23 am
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GameMaker Studio 25-50% Off Winter Sale

Until January 4th 2013, GameMaker: Studio Professional and Standard are 50% off, as are the Android, iOS, and Windows 8 export modules. Additionally, GameMaker: Studio Master Collection is 25% off. This latest promotion follows a string of recent discounts offered by YoYo Games and an aggressive promotion targeting GameMaker users by competitor Scirra. Read the […] More

January 1, 2013, 4:30 pm

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