Creating games != Dificult

5 05 2008

Hi guys!

Would you like to create a computer game but it’s too hard for you? Well, Microsoft made it easier! Shure, you can’t create a Gears of War or a Final Fantasy…but you can try.

Popfly Game Creator alows you to create a web browser based game. Like the java games you play while you’re in class… =)

Give it a try at http://www.popfly.com/gamecreator

Hope you enjoy…





Microsoft DreamSpark

21 02 2008

dreamspark

Microsoft DreamSpark is a program launched by Microsoft and it’s all about giving students Microsoft professional-level developer and design tools at no charge.

At this moment this is only available in 11 countries (United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, China, Germany, France, Finland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and Belgium) but will soon be available in many more.

All you have to do is:

  • Sign In with your Windows Live ID.
  • Get verified as a student. The system is linked to schools and organizations around the world that can confirm student status. Simply choose your country and school, enter your info and hit submit.
  • Download your products. Now remember these are professional tools. This means they are pretty big files so make sure you have the bandwidth and space to bring them to your machine.

The products available are:

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So if you have access to all of this, download…





Imagine Cup 2008

5 02 2008

 Imagine Cup 2008

If you are reading this blog probably you have already heard about imagine cup, but for those who haven’t…Imagine Cup is a contest created by Microsoft a few years ago. The contest has been a great success for all these years since it began across the world, with lots of participants in every category. Now you wonder…”category??” Yes! You don’t have to be a programming geek to enter this contest. This year there will be 9 categories where you can participate.

Categories:

  • Software Design
  • Embedded Development
  • Game Development
  • Project Hoshimi
  • IT Chalenge
  • Algorihtm
  • Photography
  • Short Film
  • Interface Design

This years theme is “The Environment”. If you are interested in more information check out the official website at http://imaginecup.com/

 

Imagine Cup 2008 Promotional Video