Microsoft has been brewing up the XNA for a bit. It's a free software download that allows users to create their own video games, specifically for the XBOX 360. Some universities will be using it to teach game design classes (according to Microsoft).
Game software typically uses rarely-used or completely customized platforms that cost obnoxious amounts of $$. This translates to needing a few million bucks just to get a rough draft of your idea. Now, Microsoft is giving the platform away. The development software will be free, but sharing your newest first person shooter with others and/or your xbox will cost $99 anually.
I've downloaded "Game Studio Express" and plan to try it out this semester. Maybe I'll make a few million dollars on the side with our class project.... Maybe I'll spend 4 sleepless days and night to wind up with a red dot that chases a blue dot on a grey background.
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Hey... I like that red dot chasing blue dot idea. Sounds exciting. Can I invest in your startup?
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