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Game Maker 8.1 Lite Cannot Create Executables (Updated: Change of Plan?)

The Lite version of the Game Maker 8.1 beta cannot export executable Game Maker files. This is one update that is missing from the official list of changes. Whilst testing the software I had entirely overlooked the removal of this feature until this morning when registered upgrade keys were cancelled for a test. This had […] More

March 30, 2011, 1:10 pm

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Game Maker 8.1 – Limited Beta Begins

A “very limited” beta of Game Maker 8.1 has begun. The beta features a new non-Softwrap registration system alongside a variety of IDE upgrades and bug fixes. Bugs reported so far have been fixed by Mike at a good pace. Hopefully the “report a bug” toolbar option will remain present after the initial public release […] More

March 25, 2011, 3:52 pm

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Mid-week Community Links: “Appstore” and GameSalad Differences

Another development in the “App Store” trademark case. Apple is to sue Amazon over their use of the “Appstore” name for their Android app marketplace (BBC) In an interview with CasualGaming.biz GameSalad (easy iPhone game creation) founders contrast their product to Game Maker. How would you say your pro version compares to another design tool […] More

March 23, 2011, 6:44 pm

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Game Maker 8.1 Pricing

The price of upgrading to Game Maker Pro is to increase by 60% on June 1st. The current Game Maker Pro 8 will be renamed to Game Maker Standard as of version 8.1 and from June will sell for $39.99. Anyone who has a purchase reference number for Game Maker 8 (including those who received […] More

March 21, 2011, 11:16 pm

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Game Maker 8.1 Official Feature List

YoYo Games has announced that Game Maker 8.1 is now “almost ready” for release. Alongside previously known improvements such as an overhauled room editor, enhanced script editor, built in updater and executable file encryption, details have been posted of a number of other changes that will be made to the software. The Softwrap DRM system […] More

March 21, 2011, 3:49 pm

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greenTechPLUS+ on PS3 [Video]

A short video showing greenTechPLUS+ on PlayStation3. This is the first and only game YoYo Games have published on PS3/PSP in the Minis series. Due to Sony’s licensing system the game is only currently available in Europe. More

March 18, 2011, 9:59 am

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Game Maker 8.1: What’s Coming

A collection of comments about Game Maker 8.1 development crudely stolen from YoYo Games employees tweets. More

March 17, 2011, 5:19 pm

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