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Useful links:

bullet Game maker 7 tutorial
bullet Soccer ball example, Game Maker 6.1(in Portuguese :-) )
bullet Ball Catch game
bullet Beginner tutorials http://www.mindtools.tased.edu.au/gamemaker/beginners/default.htm
bullet Game Maker forum
bullet Fast steps on how to create a game
bullet Game maker examples 6.0
bullet GMTutorials - look at the examples
bullet Example: 2D Game Space
bullet Sam's Game Studios examples
bullet Gamemaker Station
bullet Game maker apprentice book
bullet Pong Examples PDF instructions
bullet Getting started with game maker scripting POWERPOINT
bulletGame maker tutorial videos

 

GAME MAKER version 7.0

Writing computer games normally is a lot of work and requires skill in programming. So wouldn't it be nice if you could make your own games in an easy way? Game Maker was written to do just that. It allows you to make all sorts of 2-dimensional games using some simple clicking and drag-and-drop with your mouse. But even though it is simple to use, Game Maker allows you to make appealing games, with animated graphics, backgrounds, sounds, etc. And with its built-in programming language the possibilities are infinite.

Game Maker comes with a collection of freeware images and sounds to get you started. Also there are a number of example games.

System Requirements

A modern PC (Pentium or higher) running Windows ME, XP, 2000 or Vista is required. After installation the program uses about 15 MB disk space. The program requires at least 65000 colors (high color, 16-bit). It requires at least 800x600 screen resolution. A 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 8 or higher and with at least 32 MB of video memory is required. Also a DirectX 8 compatible sound card is required. Make sure all graphics and sound card drivers are up to date. DirectX 8 or higher is required (not included).

Installing the program

To install Game Maker simply run gmaker.exe. Installation creates an entry in the Start menu from which you can run the program or read the documentation. You can uninstall the program in the Configuation panel.

Pro Edition

Game Maker comes in two editions, the Lite Edition and the Pro Edition. The Lite Edition is meant for those that take their first steps on the path of developing games. It can be used for free but is limited in its functionality. The Pro Edition contains considerably more functionality and does not display any logos or popup messages. You are stongly encourage to upgrade the program to the Pro Edition. See the item Upgrade in the Help menu for details.

More Information

For more information, the most recent version of Game Maker, and additional games, see the web site www.yoyogames.com.

 

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