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Exclusive Interview With The Creator Of GameMaker

Today we’re joined by Professor Mark Overmars, the creator of GameMaker. Continue reading for the full interview. More

by Mark Smith March 6, 2015, 4:13 pm
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It’s Official – Digital Store Will Replace GameMaker Sandbox

Today YoYo Games, the developers of GameMaker Studio, officially announced their plan to replace the GameMaker Sandbox with a digital store. While the sandbox used to be a popular destination for gamers and developers alike, in recent years it has been neglected by YoYo Games and subsequently become obsolete. GameMaker Sandbox is being replaced with […] More

by Mark Smith October 4, 2014, 2:57 pm
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Tech Blog – Properly Scaling Games

YoYo Games, the developers of GameMaker Studio, have posted a new tech blog article discussing how to properly scale games to fit various devices and resolutions. The two-part series, aimed at intermediate and experienced users, focuses on manipulating the GUI layer and views using the GameMaker language. More

by Mark Smith September 22, 2014, 2:17 pm
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Cavern Kings Raises $14,751 On Kickstarter

Cavern Kings by Vine has raised $14,751 on the popular crowdfunding website Kickstarter. The game itself is an infinite action platform inspired by the likes of indie titles Super Crate Box and Risk of Rain, both of which were also built using the GameMaker engine. Cavern Kings features randomized levels and creatures, and an excessive […] More

by Mark Smith September 7, 2014, 8:51 am
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GameMaker Studio Adds Support For Xbox One

YoYo Games, who are currently attending Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2014 in Europe, announced today that they are strengthening their strategic partnership with Microsoft by offering GameMaker Studio users the ability to publish their games to Xbox One. YoYo Games have also promised additional support for current Microsoft platforms including Windows RT, Windows 8.1, and […] More

by Mark Smith September 6, 2014, 10:12 am
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Tech Blog – User Interface Tips & Shortcuts

YoYo Games, the developers of GameMaker Studio, have posted a new tech blog article discussing tips and tricks that will help you navigate the user interface more efficiently. The tech blog highlights useful and somewhat cryptic shortcuts too; you’re sure to learn something new! More

by Mark Smith August 24, 2014, 2:13 pm
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GameMaker Studio 1.4 Features Announced

The feature list for GameMaker Studio version 1.4 has finally been announced, and there are even a few surprises thrown in for good measure. YoYo Games CEO Sandy Duncan shared the announcement on Twitter and also hinted that the Xbox One export is coming soon. Check out the list of GameMaker Studio version 1.4 features […] More

by Mark Smith August 10, 2014, 2:09 pm
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List of Testimonials From GameMaker Professionals

YoYo Games have been gradually adding to their Games Showcase for about a year now. The showcase is intended to highlight popular games that have been created using their flagship product, GameMaker Studio. Each developer that has been featured on the showcase is given a chance to share their thoughts about the engine. But looking […] More

by Mark Smith August 7, 2014, 10:36 pm
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GameMaker Studio 2.0 Confirmed

YoYo Games CEO Sandy Duncan has confirmed that GameMaker Studio 2.0 is currently in production. He stated on Twitter that “we’re working on GameMaker Studio 2.0” and that it will run natively on Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux. There is no set date for public availability yet, but hopefully we will see a beta […] More

by Mark Smith July 26, 2014, 1:07 pm
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Marketplace Links – Abstract Styles & Special Effects

With the recent launch of the official GameMaker asset store we’re starting to see useful GameMaker engines, resources, and tools spotlighted in a streamlined and centralized format. The new asset store is already proving to be an influential addition to the GameMaker ecosystem. In this new series we’ll be highlighting some of our favorite marketplace […] More

by Mark Smith July 23, 2014, 3:25 pm
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Sheltered Raises $50,000 On Kickstarter

Sheltered by Unicube has raised £30,148 (approximately $50,000) on the popular crowdfunding website Kickstarter. Giving new meaning to the phrase “nuclear family”, Sheltered tasks you with keeping a mother and father, and their children, alive in the aftermath of a nuclear holocaust. Fortunately, an impenetrable underground fortress will help keep your family sheltered from the desolate […] More

by Mark Smith July 16, 2014, 11:15 am
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Enumeration Finally Added To GameMaker Studio

A recent Early Access build has introduced C-style enumeration to GameMaker Studio, an overdue feature that will be welcomed by veteran coders. Enumerations consist of named integer constants called “members” or “enumerators”. An example is shown below. More

by Mark Smith July 6, 2014, 1:09 pm

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