Introduction

Who wouldn’t want to make computer games? It’s creative, rewarding, and these days even pretty darn cool too. You can make them to share with your school friends, your work col- leagues, your grandchildren, or even the entire gaming world. This book is not specifically for the young or old, but anyone who loves computer games and wants to have a go at making them for themselves. We’ve all painted a picture, written a story, and made a wobbly piece of pottery at some point in our lives, so it’s now time to embrace the art form of the future and try making computer games too.

This book provides a collection of engaging tutorials that introduce you to the Game Maker tool and teach you how to use it. The first four parts of the book ...

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