Kodu is a new visual programming language made specifically for creating games. It is designed to be accessible for children and enjoyable for anyone. The programming environment runs on the Xbox, allowing rapid design iteration using only a game controller for input.
The core of the Kodu project is the programming user interface. The language is simple and entirely icon-based. Programs are composed of pages, which are broken down into rules, which are further divided into conditions and actions. Conditions are evaluated simultaneously.
The Kodu language is designed specifically for game development and provides specialized primitives derived from gaming scenarios. Programs are expressed in physical terms, using concepts like vision, hearing, and time to control character behavior. While not as general-purpose as classical programming languages, Kodu can express advanced game design concepts in a simple, direct, and intuitive manner.
Key Features
Kodu provides an end-to-end creative environment for designing, building, and playing your own new games.
* High-level language incorporates real-world primitives: collision, color, vision
* Uses Xbox 360 Game Controller for input — no keyboard required
* Runs on XBox 360 and PC
* Interactive terrain editor
* Bridge and path builder
* Terrain editor - create worlds of arbitrary shape and size
* 20 different characters with different abilities
For Updates & More Info: The Kodu Blog
Kodu on Xbox Marketplace Download to your 360 for only 400 MS Points
Kodu from Microsoft Research
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Kodu from Microsoft Research
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Kodu from Microsoft Research
Interesting concept... Too bad I didn't have an xbox to try this out on lol
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Kodu from Microsoft Research
We have two, and we'll be trying it out neener neener <img src=\'http://www.killanet.net/forum3/public/s ... >/blum.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\':P\' />
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meanie.
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