I’m sure we can all claim that we’ve had brilliant game design ideas at some point. Darryn has promised to make us a Lazygamer RPG, and I’m convinced that I could make an awesome platformer inside the bodies of Geoff and Gavin using all their ailments as obstacles. Curse you insomnia pit! But now, you can get the tools for free.
That’s right, in a very special kind of sale, GameMaker: Studio Standard is completely free. The offer only lasts until 2 March 2014, so get it while you can. Alternatively, for those who already have the standard version (or get it now), you can upgrade to professional for $35.
Wondering if this is really enough for you to make a good game? Well, what about their impressive hall of fame? Games like Nidhogg, Risk of Rain, Hotline Miami and even Spelunky were made using GameMaker. Some may say these award winning games are proof of what can be done with this program, but there is one game that clinches it for me – Cook, Serve, Delicious! was made in GameMaker. If that genius of an addictive game could be made there, anything fantastic is possible.
Come on people, share all your outlandish and wonderful game ideas here. Then Darryn and I can steal your good ideas and make them into lucrative indie games, sold to the highest bidder. Or at least you’ll save us from becoming the next Molyneux with all the best ideas and none of the execution. Go get GameMaker and make us some awesome games that we want to play.
Last Updated: February 24, 2014
GalacticLordCaptainAwesomeness
February 24, 2014 at 18:18
+1 Comment for Zoe..
Her Highness the Hipster
February 25, 2014 at 15:06
+1 for commenting 🙂
Hammersteyn
February 24, 2014 at 18:49
Step 1 : Download GameMaker
Step 2 : ??????????????????
Step 3 : Profit!
Weanerdog
February 24, 2014 at 20:14
Flappy underpants here we come
Skyblue
February 24, 2014 at 21:08
Legit bro. Works for EA!
Hammersteyn
February 24, 2014 at 18:54
First thing I gonna build is the microtransaction module, then DRM and then a bird that flies or something when you click the mouse. ($5 for every 100 clicks please)
Admiral Chief in Vegas
February 24, 2014 at 19:10
How about…..NO
Hammersteyn
February 24, 2014 at 19:15
People will buy it, they always do.
HvR
February 24, 2014 at 19:11
I think Gamemaker already provide DRM and microtransaction module for only $35 extra.
And a small extra fee for every game sold.
HvR
February 24, 2014 at 19:19
You can always go with the remove add business model.
Just replace the add with Darryn’s face, you are going to make millions.
Hammersteyn
February 24, 2014 at 19:22
Millionaire overnight
RinceandLeSIGH
February 25, 2014 at 15:10
Give me 5!
Admiral Chief in Vegas
February 24, 2014 at 19:09
Lazygamer RPG?
Gavin the Intelligent Rage Mage
Geoff the Righteous Paladin
Zoe the Nimble Rogue
And Darryn, the ummm, Halfling Hobbit!!!!
Weanerdog
February 24, 2014 at 20:15
You spelled goblin wrong.
Skyblue
February 24, 2014 at 21:09
Playing with his one ring.
Umar Reborn
February 24, 2014 at 19:39
If you make an LG RPG, can I be an elf? But make me all sexy like, just like Orlando Bloom
Hammersteyn
February 24, 2014 at 19:43
So a women elf then 😛
Admiral Chief in Vegas
February 24, 2014 at 19:44
XD
Umar Reborn
February 24, 2014 at 19:45
Well hey, if I get fabulous flowing hair, then by all means, give me a D-cup
Hammersteyn
February 24, 2014 at 19:51
That actually makes way more sense than it should
Umar Reborn
February 24, 2014 at 19:53
Right? Passive abilities will include Head and Shoulders. Hair Flow + 5
Weanerdog
February 24, 2014 at 20:20
Done
Alien Emperor Trevor
February 24, 2014 at 19:48
An androgynous JRPG elf?
Umar Reborn
February 24, 2014 at 19:49
Something like this guy
http://images.wikia.com/lotr/images/f/f3/L2-elf-male.jpg
He might look like he wants to surprise your ass, but he looks cool enough
Hammersteyn
February 24, 2014 at 19:52
Bitchin!
Skyblue
February 24, 2014 at 21:03
“surprise your ass” LOL!
RinceandLeSIGH
February 25, 2014 at 15:05
Aren’t they all?
Skyblue
February 24, 2014 at 21:07
Shot Zoe, you’ll see my masterless piece hit in a few weeks ;-p
EDIT: *game* not piece, sheesh, close call!
Kensei Seraph
February 25, 2014 at 07:45
Somehow I read that as “masterless piece of shit”.
Skyblue
February 25, 2014 at 16:42
Pretty much sums it up.
Rags
February 24, 2014 at 21:47
Unleash more platformers. It’s gonna be 1980 all over again.
Still gonna download it though. 😛
Alien Emperor Trevor
February 24, 2014 at 21:58
Someone tell CliffyB about this, I want a new Jazz Jackrabbit.
GalacticLordCaptainAwesomeness
February 25, 2014 at 08:00
He’s still not speaking to you?
Alien Emperor Trevor
February 25, 2014 at 14:50
No, it’s Rince he won’t talk to. You’d be surprised how often that happens, or maybe not 😉
RinceandLeSIGH
February 25, 2014 at 15:04
Oi! And YES!
ToshZA
February 25, 2014 at 05:37
Is it odd that I’d rather play with Unity, an already free game engine? >_>
Sir Rants A Lot Llew. Jelly!!!
February 25, 2014 at 07:30
A LazyGamer RPG??
Lemme guess. OVG is one of the big boss battles?
Kensei Seraph
February 25, 2014 at 07:44
Yeah but he’s only available to fight for about 10 minutes each week.
Sir Rants A Lot Llew. Jelly!!!
February 25, 2014 at 07:47
Loooool
Kensei Seraph
February 25, 2014 at 08:01
About 15 minutes left on the download.
Gr8_Balls_o_Fire
February 25, 2014 at 13:22
I want to make a game.