GAME DEV RESOURCES
devmaster.net - informational game dev source
sourceforge.net - huge database of open source software development
3D Engines/Reviews - comprehensive listing of 3D game engines with reviews
Gamasutra - comprehensive site for game dev art and business
IGDA - International Game Developers Association / huge online community
gamedev.net - game dev resources, articles, online community
The Game Creators - various game dev software and tools
First Person Shooter Creator - make an FPS with no coding experience
Game Maker 6.1 - inexpensive game dev program
Game Maker Forums - online community for Game Maker - free
RPG Maker XP - make a classic-style RPG with no coding experience
Sloperama - comprehensive site for anyone wanting to enter the game industry
Garage Games - home of the Torque Game Engine and other game dev software/resources
3D Game Studio - make your own 3D games
Indie Gamer - online community for independent game developers
Mega Software Links - huge list of game development software
Game Creation Resources - list of game creation programs
World Creator - make graphics for your games
Freeworld 3D - inexpensive 3D terrain editor
Loopix-Project - 3D environment content for games
3drt.com - 3D content for games - characters, vehicles, etc.
frogames.net - 3D content for games
Realm Crafter - MMORPG game engine and dev suite
DAZ 3D - free 3D animation with commercial 3D content
Terragen - awesome FREE 3D terrain generator
Moby Games - database of games and developer credits
ORTS - open source RTS engine
GIMP - free image manipulation program
GR Sites - huge collection of FREE art content
Reality Factory - open source 3D game engine
SoundsOnline - pro audio sample libraries
Sound Ideas - pro sound effects libraries
Sound Dogs - commercial sound effects
Audio License - commercial music and sound effects
RPG Toolkit - make your own 2D RPG
3D RPG Builder - make your own 3D RPG
Stratagus - open source RTS engine
FRAPS - video capture screen activity
CAMstudio - record screen activity
3DMark - evaluates 3D capabilities and PC performance
MilkShape 3D - 3D modelling and animation
Adventure Game Studio - make your own point-and-click adventure games
Adventure Developers - adventure game dev resources
Freeware Home - collection of game dev freeware
VERGE - RPG creation system
flipcode.com - game dev news and resources
Blender 3D - 3D modelling and animation
Scrolling Game Dev Kit - make your own side-scrolling game
Web Game Builder - bring your games and apps online
Spriteworks v1.0 - collection of 2D game sprites
VirtualDub - FREE video capture/processing/compression utility
DARK Basic - make your own 3D games
gamedevkit.com - business and legal info for game devs
Gaming World - online game dev resources
TurboSquid - 3D models, textures, plug-ins and more
help3d.com - 3D content
Games Job News - game industry jobs listings
Creative Heads - entertainment industry jobs listings
games.net - gaming news, reviews and more
gameFAQs - game cheats, codes, walk-throughs
gamesindustry.biz - game industry headlines
GameTrailers - video trailers for games
G.A.N.G. - the Game Audio Network Guild
Game Audio Forum - online community for game audio
GameDaily - gaming news and headlines
onrpg.com - online directory of MMO games
moddb.com - huge database of MODs, projects, help-wanted, etc.
GDC - Game Developers Conference
The Game Initiative - organizes several annual game conferences
IGF - Independent Games Festival
filmsound.org - online resource for sound designers
IceX 2.0 - terrain editor for 3D GameStudio
Game Editor - game dev program
Platform Studio - freeware program for making simple games
Amazing Graphics Editor - graphics editing software
Abstract RTS - open source RTS engine
FlatRedBall - technology for game makers
RealmWare - for rapid development of 3D applications
Quest 3D - build 3D apps
Jungle Pack #1 - 3D Jungle content for games
Quest Creator - make simple dungeon adventure games
GLEST - customizable 3D RTS game
DEV Tools - list of game dev tools and apps
Ultimate Unwrap 3D - UV mapping tools
RPG Maker List - RPG development apps
Game Dev Houses - interactive map of game company locations
Making Seamless Textures - tutorial to make seamless tile textures
game-development.net - game dev resource library
Engine 001 - RPG game creation engine (WIP)
ALE - Advanced Landscape Editor, terrain editor
DX Studio - 3D game development tool
GAME DATA - huge directory of game engines and tools
Game Tutorials - tutorials for game coders/engineers
Getting Started in Game Creation - article for beginners / links to game dev apps
IndieGameDev - game industry news and articles
L3DT - Large 3D Terrain generator
3D World Studio - map editor for game environments
World Machine - realistic 3D terrain editor