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Since this video was made I quizzed Mike Dailly on the absence of the "Publish your game" option and he has stated that this functionality will be added back in. A list of bug fixes can be found in the Game Maker 8.x changelog. Transcript follows "Opening up Game Maker 8.1 one of the first [...]
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in Game Maker 8, GameMaker Development, YoYo GamesGame 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
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in Game Maker 8, GameMaker DevelopmentGame 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
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in Community LinksMid-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
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in YoYo GamesGame 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
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in Game Maker 8, GameMaker Development, YoYo GamesGame 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
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in GameMaker for PlaystationgreenTechPLUS+ 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