We really loved discovering the Idiotron site, because it finally gave us a way to share with you the process a very low budget indie developer might take to create an online video game. You can see character sketches, early stage 3D models, even play with early versions of the game engine he has created.  It especially underlines the importance of art work and how much of a difference being or getting someone who can design graphics can make to a project.  Of course you can always build something like Dungeon Escape and still have a great game featuring stick figures.

Idiotron - early Gameplay sketch

By installing a little plugin app called Wild Pockets for your browser, a tool that may very well change your life from one of wishing to actually building an online indie game, you can play the game itself (despite the fact that it is hardly finished).  By signing up free at the Wild Pockets site, you will be able to build, from within your browser window, the 3D world that will house your game!  Free.

The Wild Pockets software and site are still in beta, but seem to be doing very well and have lots of activity.  There is even a marketplace for indie games opening soon at their site.

So whether you are a indie game fan or an aspiring developer, check out the site for Idiotron, you will be sure to learn something or spark an idea.

And don’t forget to visit the Wild Pockets site – imagine being able to embed your own fully-working, playable 3D game on your Facebook page, or any page.

Have fun and if you discovered Wild Pockets via this article, let us know what you think of it!

While this technically has nothing to do with a game or game development per se, BumpTop is an amazing re-visioning of your crusty old 2-D computer desktop real estate that does everything from create a three dimensional space where you can stick post-its or images to the walls, where your most used files appear larger on your desk, where you can simply drop files onto USB keys and more. Even better, it is totally free. Sure the Pro Version is where the real action is, but it only goes for $29 bucks.

We felt it relevant to talk about here at IGR because it shows what a little imagination and coding smarts can manifest.

To get a sense of why we are excited about this discovery, check out the demo video. We guarantee your mind will be a little blown.

Visit http://bumptop.com/ to download it now.

Author: James Allen

Prior to the Wii’s release, it was leaked that Nintendo was sending free developer kits to small scale game designers. Following that, they announced that indie game designers could get their hands on these kits for less than two thousand dollars. All this made it obvious that Nintendo was opening the door to fresh talent and ideas. Of course, not just anyone can get involved with video game design at Nintendo, as there are still many requirements that have to be met. Here are just a few of them.

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