Tools and Links
This page is in the middle of being cleaned up. It should be up to date shortly
Essentials
GameDev.net: An outstanding collection of articles and forums centered around development, as well as links to many other game development resources.
Gamasutra: One of the best resources for any aspect of game development. Sign-up is required, but it's free and opens up a wealth of insider information.
Game Programming
IDEs
- Code::Blocks
- Microsoft Visual Studio Express
- Vim and Make (c'mon, you know you wanna be hardcore)
Version Control
Game Design
Design Documents
- Gamedev.net's Design Documents Subcategory
- Examples of game design documents, as well as articles on game design in general
- The Anatomy of a Design Document, Part 1: Documentation Guidelines for the Game Concept and Proposal
- The Anatomy of a Design Document, Part 2: Documentation Guidelines for the Functional and Technical Specifications
