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Mike.Dailly

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Gamemaker: Studio Online Help

13 May 2013 - 10:03 AM

One of our most requested items has been to put the documentation online so developers can reference it easily, and up until now we've put it off, mainly because we don't want it to get "stale". GameMaker: Studio is an evolving platform, and as such commands are added, changed or even removed all the time, so in order to do this properly, it had to be done as part of our internal build procedure. This would mean that when a new version is released, the documentation would be automatically updated, and uploaded.
 
We are pleased to announce, this has now been done, and the documentation is available online. You can now reach it at the easy to remember URL: docs.yoyogames.com
 
Mike

Gmc Hacked Again.

09 May 2013 - 05:20 PM

So it appears that we've once again been hacked. We've done what we can to help protect the forums, but we're all human, and no software is totally secure, and if someone really wants in, there's not a lot we can do about it. As a precaution  you should once again change your passwords, preferably using a unique one that you don't use anywhere else - just to be safe.

 

We're extremely sorry for the inconvenience, and will continue do try our best to keep things secure, but for now please change your passwords and accept our apologies.

 

Mike


Yoyo Games To Host Windows App-A-Thon April 13-14

08 April 2013 - 04:16 PM

(NOTE: US Residents only)
 
 
 
Calling all game makers!
 
We're giving away $10,000 and FREE software
For two days, we're giving developers in the U.S. the perfect opportunity to update their games for the growing Windows 8 and Windows Phone platforms.
 
If you send us a screenshot of the contents of your APPX or XAP file by the end of the App-a-thon on 4/14, we will send you a code for a year’s free subscription to the respective stores!
 
Want to submit to both the Windows Store and Windows Phone Store? Send us a screenshot for each file and we’ll give you codes for both stores!
 
Ready for the best part? The first 20 GameMaker: Studio™ developers who submit ANY combination of TWO Windows 8 or Windows Phone apps and send us their WindowsIDs are eligible to receive a $500 Visa gift card!*
 
Plus – you can also snag free software! If you update and publish your game app to the Windows Phone Store or Windows Store by May 7th, you'll be eligible to receive a FREE Windows 8 Pro upgrade.** Use your App-a-thon account promo code and the free, 90-day trial version of Windows 8, and you can publish your game without spending a single dime.
 
Still not sure if you're ready to update your game? Relax. We've got your back. GameMaker: Studio and Windows 8 and Windows Phone experts will be available throughout the App-a-thon to answer your questions and lend a helping hand. You can also review our online resources and video presentations to learn how to update and publish your game.
 
Need to upgrade your GameMaker license for Windows Phone 8 export? From April 2nd to April 15th we're reducing the Windows Phone 8 export license upgrade from $199 to $99.
 
* Your game or app must pass store certification and be available in the Windows Phone Store by May 7th, 2013 in order to receive your $500 Visa gift card.
** Your game or app must pass store certification and be available in the Windows Phone Store by May 7th, 2013 in order to receive your free Windows 8 Pro upgrade. Only one upgrade per person.
 
For more information on how it works, please visit http://www.yoyogames...ns/wp8_appathon

Tech Articles...

01 April 2013 - 06:29 PM

So, it's been suggested (several times) that I should write more.... However, I only write them when I have something specific to say, so that doesn't happen very much.

 

However, I'm open to suggestions. So what would you me to write about?

 

I'll gather some suggestions then see what we have, and perhaps do a poll to get an order..... So fire away!

 

 


Important: Gmc Hacked....Please Read!

18 March 2013 - 04:46 PM


So turns out the root of our problems was that the GMC has been hacked again, but it appears to be more serious this time than just inserting an Ad. Someone has managed to install a password logger by modifying some root IPB forum files. We've now (obviously) removed this but in the process discovered the "log.txt" file they were using, complete with lots of usernames and passwords. Because they managed to hack the actual PHP files, they didn't need to decode  anyone's password from the SQL database (where everything is stored encoded), they simply recorded every attempt at a login - good and bad. They didn't get access to the core server, just the forums sub folder via a PHP hack.
 
We don't know how long this has been active, or if they ever downloaded it, but to be safe, I'd assume ALL username and passwords used on here are now known by someone else, so you should change your passwords as soon as possible. While the GMC server has no sensitive information on it ( addresses, credit card info etc.), if you use this password elsewhere, you may want to change that as well.
 
To change your password here, goto your profile by clicking on your user name at the top right, then choosing "My Settings". From here, you will be taken "Profile Settings" and can then select "Email & Password" just below.
 
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Clear the two top default fields, the email field that may have your user name in it instead of an email, and the first password field with all the *****, only fill the 3 bottom ones.
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We have locked down the method they used to get in, and upgraded the forums in order to remove known IPB vulnerabilities, and will look to see if we can automate some checking so we can detect this ourselves long before they get real access.
 
You should always assume that anything contained on the GMC isn't safe, as I've previously mentioned, PM's can be sent to folk you don't know about...
 
We're sorry about this, but hope that with a quick password change, you can be up and running again.
 
 
 
Lastly... with the upgrade, the "skin" is also needing work, so for now we've reverted to the original, and we'll fix it up in the next week or so - GDC has priority for now.

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