Download the Overview Package for the Geological Game Design Project Welcome to this online resource for video game design in the classroom. My hope is that my own sharing out of our science-based video game design project will inspire you to consider doing the same for your students, moving them from the role of "player" into the role of "creator."
Website dedicated to those interested in learning game design. "This is a site for apprentice game makers and the masters that train them. We're here to connect you to the resources you need to get started - or to take it to the next level!"
The STEM Video Game Challenge is running through March. Participants can register now and utilize a number of free game design tools to create their own game or submit a design document with an idea for a new game. The contest is open to US residents in grades 6 through 12.
This user on youtube has a great library of sound effects! To obtain a particular sound effect, go on its video, copy the url, then go on http://www.youtube-mp3.org/ and paste the url there, and download the MP3 version that you can then edit in Audacity and put into your game!
This page points you to several different sites that will help you create your own games : Platform Creator, Physics Puzzle Maker, The Algorithm Crew. and Classic Shooters
This site contains a number of tutorials, some text based, some with videos to guide you through a number of skills and projects using Game Maker. The format seems easy to follow and most helpful.
