1. Game Maker

   A very good and easy to use game creation program.
   For beginners, you can quickly and easily make a simple game such as platform-style(super Mario, mega man,etc), and for experienced programmers, there is a built-in programming language called GML, which will allow you to do a lot more things you can't do with drag and drop, such as more complicated games like puzzle-games(tetris,bejeweled,etc.), racing games.
   You can make any games you want to try to make.

2. Sploder

   I don't very much recommend this, but it is a useful site, yes a site that allows you to create your own flash games. Flash games are the games you see on game sites such as Mini Clip, New Grounds, etc. I don't recommend it because it is very limited.

3. C++ (Dev C++)

   If you are up for the challenge, you can always go for doing c++. c++ is a programming language which most of todays commercial games are made out of. It can be very confusing though, but if you manage to create a game with it, it keeps it fast, and small in size.

4. Irrlicht

   Since I mentioned c++, I will mention Irrlicht, a free 3d graphics engine. I really like this engine because you can easily create 3d graphics with this engine.

5. Anim8or

   This is a free 3d modeler/animator. You can create 3d models such as the models you see in commercial games... Not that easily of course, but if you are interested, you may want to check this out. The GUI is very easy to use, and you can get started in no time.

6. Java

   Java is a very big programming language in today's market. It is the programming language used to create many games, including portable games such as games for cell phones, PDAs, etc. The quite famous game Runescape is also created in Java.

7. Gimp

   Gimp is a free commercial level painting software. It allows you to do many things such as creating banners quickly and easily using its plug-ins, transparency, creating animations (gif files), etc.

8. Python

   Python is a programming language aimed for beginners. Some great games has been made with it such as Frets on Fire, a guitar hero clone for the PC(I think its better than Guitar Hero.

Ok, i bet by now you have messed around with it etc. now here is where i will be teaching you how to make a simple game. but i will be showing you how to make:

• Sprites
• Actions

To Add Sprites:

To Add Actions: