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The making of... Dropzone

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  Inspired by a classic, one’s man’s coding experiments mutated into a superlative 8bit shooter… This article was originally published in the Christmas 2006 issue of Edge ( E 170). To subscribe call +44 (0)870 4448466 or click here . It started with being blown away. The swarms of enemies, the exhilarating freedom of flight, the screen-filling explosions, the aural assault, the daunting array of controls... Defender left most who first encountered it aghast. Archer Maclean shared the same feelings of awe as his fellow arcade-goers, except he wasn't content with just playing. He wanted to make his own. Source: The making of... Dropzone Originally published on Mon, 15 Jan 2007 11:07:08 GMT

Microsoft's ImagineCup to feature a new AI challenge

  The next installment of Microsoft's ImagineCup will feature The Project Hoshimi Programming Battle, a new AI programming challenge in a game environment.... Source: Microsoft's ImagineCup to feature a new AI challenge Originally published on Mon, 15 Jan 2007 12:21:11 GMT

Design a cooperative software game with the Game Maker game creation tool

  Game Maker is a popular game creation tool that allows games to be created using a simple drag-and-drop interface, so you don't need to have any prior coding experience. It even includes an optional programming language for adding advanced features to your games. In this sample chapter from The Gamemaker's Apprentice: Game Development for Beginners , learn how to use Game Maker to create a flying-planes cooperative game, i.e. a game that require players to cooperate in order to achieve a common goal. First, consolidate your understanding of variables in Game Maker, a simple concept that provides a very powerful mechanism for creating more interesting gameplay. Then, master the use of time lines , useful for controlling the order of different events over the course of a game. Detailed instructions and screenshots guide you through the entire process of creating a sample game, and suggestions for creating more advanced game features are also included. Title: The Gamemaker&#