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Tech Blog – Profiling Game Performance

YoYo Games, the developers of GameMaker Studio, have posted a new tech blog article discussing how to profile the performance of GameMaker projects using the Debug Module. Below is an excerpt. “If you are unfamiliar with the term, profiling is simply a way of checking a game’s performance while [it is] running, whether it’s checking […] More

by Mark Smith April 16, 2014, 2:44 pm
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Tech Blog – Creating Windows, Mac, And JavaScript Extensions

YoYo Games, the developers of GameMaker Studio, have posted a new tech blog article explaining how to create extensions for Windows, Mac, and JavaScript targets. Below is an excerpt. “If you are developing for Windows and Mac platforms, it is worth noting that you can create a single extension with only one set of functions […] More

by Mark Smith April 5, 2014, 12:48 pm
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Community Links – New Exports, GDC Showreel, First Tizen Devices

A collection of interesting links and content from within the GameMaker community. More

by Mark Smith March 25, 2014, 3:07 pm
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GameMaker Studio Adds Support For PS3, PS4, PS Vita

YoYo Games are currently attending Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2014 in San Francisco. Today they announced a strategic partnership with Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. offering GameMaker Studio users the ability to publish their games to PS3, PS4, and PS Vita. GameMaker Studio users will be able to publish their games to the PlayStation platform free […] More

by Mark Smith March 20, 2014, 12:28 pm
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How To Port GameMaker Studio Applications To BlackBerry

BlackBerry 10 OS (abbreviated as BB10) is the latest operating system on mobile devices developed by BlackBerry Ltd (previously Research In Motion). Despite a turbulent few years, the telecommunications company has received investment and claims to have large cash reserves. BlackBerry Ltd recently vowed to continue developing consumer products – at least for the time […] More

by Mark Smith March 12, 2014, 2:03 pm
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Poll – Is GameMaker Still Beginner Friendly?

The jump from GameMaker 8 to GameMaker Studio brought with it a design overhaul and hundreds of new additions. Recently we’ve seen features like command line debugging, data structure accessors, and shaders (with multiple code editors) added to the popular game development engine. You might even find yourself configuring external programs like Visual Studio and Xcode […] More

by Mark Smith February 27, 2014, 12:57 pm
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GameMaker Studio Standard Edition Is Free For A Limited Time

Update: GameMaker Studio Standard is now 100% free permanently, click here for more info » [highlight]The promotion below has ended[/highlight] For a limited time, GameMaker Studio Standard edition is available for free. Valued at $49.99, GameMaker Studio Standard is a significant improvement upon the free version of the software which imposes harsh restrictions on the […] More

by Mark Smith February 22, 2014, 1:56 am
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How To Use Blend Modes

Blend modes are a quick and easy way to add stunning visual effects to your GameMaker projects. In this post we’ll take a look at some of the effects which can be produced using blend modes, explain how to use blend modes in your games, and provide resources for extended use of GameMaker blend modes. More

by Mark Smith February 20, 2014, 1:07 pm
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Community Links – Steam Greenlight Stats, 3D Animation, Squirrels

A collection of interesting links and content from within the GameMaker community. More

by Mark Smith February 8, 2014, 2:46 pm
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Tech Blog – Command Line Parameters

YoYo Games, the developers of GameMaker Studio, have posted a new tech blog article explaining how to use command line parameters to test and debug compiled Windows executable files. The process is simple and useful. Below is an excerpt. “When creating games it is important that you play test the executable file to make sure […] More

by Mark Smith February 3, 2014, 7:23 am
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Tech Blog – Accessors For Data Structures and Arrays

YoYo Games, the developers of GameMaker Studio, have posted a new tech blog article explaining how to use a recently added feature, “accessors”, which are designed to make data structures and arrays more flexible and easier to work with. Below is an excerpt. “Accessors are simple logical expressions that permit you to add or change […] More

by Mark Smith January 26, 2014, 10:58 am
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Important – Major Changes To The GUI Layer

GameMaker’s rendering system has long been seen as clunky and inconsistent. The release of GameMaker Studio and the introduction of cross-platform exporting has further complicated the process of rendering projects appropriately based on native display resolution or user selections. Fortunately, change is on the way. Mike Dailly, head of development at YoYo Games, has posted […] More

by Mark Smith January 21, 2014, 7:57 am

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