GameSalad

GameSalad
Developer(s)GameSalad
Stable release
1.25.61
Operating systemMac OS X 10.7 or later, Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10
TypeGame creation system
Websitegamesalad.com

GameSalad Creator is an authoring tool developed by GameSalad used by educators and non-programmers alike. It consists of a visual editor and a behavior-based logic system. GameSalad is used in over 223 schools.[1] GameSalad is used by consumers and creative professionals such as graphic designers, animators, and game developers[2] for rapidly prototyping,[3] building and self-publishing cross-platform games and interactive media. The application runs on both Mac OS X and Windows computers. Access to a Mac is required for publishing to iTunes, but all other supported publishing platforms are accessible for both Mac and Windows users.[4]

On December 21, 2009, Macworld Expo partnered with Gendai Games, the developer of GameSalad, for the Macworld 2010 GameSalad Challenge to promote Mac and iPhone game creation before and during the Macworld 2010 conference.[5]

On November 20, 2010, GameSalad unveiled a new "Free to Make" model, making basic membership free to all users, including iOS publishing.[6] It discontinued free memberships in 2015.[7]

On June 11, 2012, GameSalad unveiled a Windows port of the Mac program, allowing Windows users to create games for iPhones. The basic concept is the same, however major changes to the layout were made and some features are as of yet unsupported.

Between October 3, 2012 and November 27, 2012; GameSalad laid off approximately half of their staff.[8][9]

  1. ^ "Gaming Startup Deploys STEM Initiatives in 223 Schools -- THE Journal". THE Journal. Retrieved 2016-09-12.
  2. ^ Krotoski, Aleks (March 11, 2009). "Make indie games with the minimum of technical know-how". The Guardian. London. Retrieved May 3, 2010.
  3. ^ "Gamesalad aiming to bring their development system to the iPhone". The Unofficial Apple Weblog.
  4. ^ "GameSalad FAQ". 13 July 2015.
  5. ^ "Gendai Games Announces Macworld 2010 GameSalad Challenge". The Mac Observer.
  6. ^ "GameSalad Unveils "Free to Make" Subscription Program with Tools for Game Devs". MacLife.
  7. ^ https://forums.gamesalad.com/discussion/87424/state-of-gamesalad-on-6-30-2015/p1. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  8. ^ "GameSalad October Team Page". Archived from the original on October 3, 2012.
  9. ^ "GameSalad November Team Page". Archived from the original on January 15, 2013.