Below is a list of game development tools and software I've compiled.  Anyone interested in creating games is encouraged to check out these links:

 

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

 

 

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