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iStencyl lets you create and sell iOS games without knowing any code

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iStencyl lets you create and sell iOS games without knowing any code.

Who says you need to now how to write code in order to create and sell your own iOS game? iStencyl is a program designed to allow you to create your web and iOS games without having any coding experience. The system lets you develop entire games using its block builder rather than code, however, it does support Objective-C for those who are code-savvy.

Games can be built using either a PC or Mac, and tested within the program in an app simulator, or outside of the program using your own personal iOS device (testing a game on an iOS device requires an iOS developer account).

iStencyl fully supports native forms of input such as multi-touch and the accelerometer. There’s joystick support, as well as support for Apple’s Game Center where you can Integrate leaderboards and achievements into your game.

Once you’ve created your masterpiece you can upload your finished app to the App Store and start selling it for cash. Each app you create will run on the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch making it more desirable for buyers who want to use it on multiple devices. The game can also be exported to flash for playing on the web, and will soon be able to export to Android and HTML5.

Trying out iStencyl and building your own games with the program is free. If you decide to start selling your app, you will have to upgrade to an iStencyl Pro account, which runs US$150.

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My Robot Nation lets you build your own mini-robot

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My Robot Nation lets you build your own mini-robot.

My Robot Nation lets you build your own mini-robotFollowing a month long beta, My Robot Nation has officially launched its new website, which offers everyone a chance to create their own personalized miniature robots. With the browser-based building tools, visitors to the website can customize a robot from scratch, which they can then order to be generated with a 3D printer and shipped to them. It may sound like a simple concept, but that simplicity is what sets My Robot Nation apart from other 3D printing services on the market.

While most companies require an understanding of professional 3D imaging tools like CAD or Maya, this one gives customers a simple point-and-click platform to build their creations right in their browser. Using WebGL, visitors can choose from an assortment of parts, colors, and graphics to build an interactive 3D rendering of their robots piece by piece and view it from all angles. It feels similar to the Creature Creator in the video game, Spore, or a virtual Mr. Potato Head doll. If an order is placed, the design is fed into one of Z Corporation’s 3D processing machines to print a full-color replica. The finished product will feel like plaster of Paris and be just as fragile, but will look exactly like the rendering on the website. With the impressive amount of features to choose from, there’s almost a limitless number of robots to be made.

The user friendly design tool was developed by veterans of the video game industry, who know first hand the importance of making an easily accessible interface. My Robot Nation’s founders, Mark Danks and Sara W. Stocker, envision the WebGL interface being applied to other designs and tools in the future. As their site and many science fiction movies have said: “Robots are just the beginning.”

Currently, the website is offering 2-inch models for US$17.99 all the way up to a 6-inch model for US$169.99.

Word Dynamo – Free Study Guides, Quizzes, Games and Flashcards | Word Dynamo

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Word Dynamo – Free Study Guides, Quizzes, Games and Flashcards | Word Dynamo.

Just looks like  a fun game that is at dictionary.com, in Beta.  Haven’t tried it yet, but gonna.  Thought maybe others would like it too!

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