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Tech Blog – Variable Scoping In GML

YoYo Games, the developers of GameMaker Studio, have posted a new tech blog article explaining variable scoping in the context of the GameMaker Language. Below is an excerpt. “Scoping is all about the visibility of variables, as GML or DnD code is executed the variable names that are available to be read or written to […] More

by Mark Smith January 12, 2014, 11:32 am
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in Development, Distribution, GameMaker Development, GameMaker for Web, GameMaker Studio, Other Game Development Tools, YoYo Games

5 Digital Markets Game Developers Should Watch In 2014

Over the past few years, YoYo Games have added support for a variety of platforms to GameMaker Studio including iOS, Android, HTML5, Windows 8, Tizen, and more. Each new market gives developers access to millions of potential new players. Here are 5 digital markets to watch in 2014. More

by Mark Smith January 7, 2014, 4:58 pm
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How To Add Intelligent Code Completion To GameMaker Scripts

As of version 1.2.1214, GameMaker Studio can display your custom script arguments in IntelliSense. If not configured, GameMaker Studio’s editor will not display arguments for scripts while typing code. To add intelligent code completion to scripts, simply add /// at the top of your script, then define the function name and arguments. More

by Mark Smith January 2, 2014, 2:40 pm
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An Introduction To GameMaker Studio’s Shader System

The GameMaker Studio shader system was introduced in version 1.2 and allows for powerful visual effects in both 2D and 3D games. If you haven’t used shaders before you’ll find there is a bit of a learning curve. Fortunately, whether you understand shaders at a basic level or not, you can implement them in your […] More

by Mark Smith December 12, 2013, 11:12 am
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GameMaker Studio Standard Edition Is Currently Free ($50 Value)

Update: GameMaker Studio Standard is now 100% free permanently, click here for more info » [highlight]The promotion below has ended[/highlight] GameMaker Studio version 1.2.1214 was just released, and with it comes an offer to upgrade to the Standard edition free of charge. Valued at $50, GameMaker Studio Standard is a significant improvement upon the free […] More

by Mark Smith November 25, 2013, 2:01 pm
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Make Virtual Worlds For The Oculus Rift Using GameMaker Studio

The hyped Oculus Rift is set to make immersive virtual reality (VR) a game-changing reality of the 21st century. Palmer Luckey’s VR headset device is expected to be released in late 2014 for the consumer market, but it’s possible to get a developer kit today and try a 720p taster of how it will feel […] More

by Mark Smith November 19, 2013, 12:44 pm
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How To Quickly Set Up 3D Sound In GameMaker

Recent updates to GameMaker Studio added a new audio system to the engine, one that is more code-orientated than previously. To add special effects or utilize 3D sound, developers now have to add a few lines of code to get things working. Don’t be put off: setting up 3D sound in GameMaker is actually extremely […] More

by Mark Smith November 2, 2013, 3:00 pm
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How To Run GameMaker On An iPad

Within the GameMaker community, GameMaker for Mac is known as one of the least stable and least useful versions of the software. It is based on the GameMaker 7 framework, which was released in 2007. Mac users who want to run GameMaker 8.1 or GameMaker Studio have had to find alternatives. By using software such […] More

by Mark Smith October 28, 2013, 1:24 pm
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GameMaker Community “Reviewer’s Choice” Forum Still Redundant

In not-so-breaking news, the unpopular Reviewer’s Choice forum over at the official GameMaker Community board remains a neglected, inbred part of the community, where game reviews are written by and for the same people. Reviewer’s Choice allows game developers (namely hobbyists) to submit their GameMaker creations for review. A team of writers, made up of […] More

by Mark Smith September 15, 2013, 4:57 pm
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in Community, Competition, GameMaker Development, GameMaker for Win 8, GameMaker Studio, YoYo Games

YoYo Games Announce ‘Win Big’ Competition Results

The results of the Win Big competition hosted by YoYo Games have now been published. The competition ran for 3 months between May and July earlier this year. Entrants were required to use GameMaker Studio to develop a game for Windows 8, and then submit their entry to the Windows Store. The entries were judged […] More

by Mark Smith September 3, 2013, 6:25 pm
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in Free Software, GameMaker Development, GameMaker Studio, YoYo Games

Giveaway – Win GameMaker Studio Master Collection!

Thanks to the success of my previous giveaways, I have something special to announce today. I’m giving away a copy of GameMaker Studio Master Collection valued at USD $799.99! GameMaker Studio Master Collection includes all of the available GameMaker modules, plus you receive all future modules for free. And that’s not all. This is my biggest […] More

by Mark Smith August 29, 2013, 12:42 pm
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Opinion Piece – Why IndieCity Is A Waste Of Time

If you are a registered iOS or Mac OS X developer, Apple will let you distribute your game on iTunes and through the Mac App Store. Windows 8 also has its own software store now. Even developers of online games can submit to online portals, or let online search engines act as a catalogue (searching […] More

by Mark Smith August 26, 2013, 4:46 pm

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