Design Tools
GameMaker 7
Freeware; PRO version available for registration fee
Finally create your own games using Mark Overmars' program GameMaker! Now in version 7. Create nearly any game you want, from simple Pac Man games, to 3D platformers and beyond! Don't want to make games? Don't worry! It can also be used to create applications such as calculators and guitar tuners. Start making games today!
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Silent Walk FPS Creator v2
Shareware; Full version available for registration fee
Created by Zoltán Pércsich using Blitz3D, Silent Walk FPS Creator v2 is more powerful than it's previous incarnation! Now you can build buildings that have as many floors as you want, you can build realistic outdoor enviroments, use up to 255 weapons (both projectile and melee), and use transparency to make glass, fences and more! Post your games on the incredibly friendly forums kept safe by Jonny and the other admins!
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Paint.NET
Freeware
Tired of the Paint program provided with Windows. No problem! Use Paint.NET, a free replacement of Paint. Filled with more functions, such as gradients, layers, and special effects, you will never use Paint again! Download Plug-Ins for even more uses.
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