Microsoft Kodu

[zx2012]

Kodu is a new visual programming language made specifically for creating games.

 

Has anyone tried this? The new version doesn't need an XBox controller.

 

Kodu - Microsoft Research

[Diello]

Played with it a bit at BETT today, and defiantly worth giving a try... great for teaching control & as an after-school activity.

[JJonas]

Yeah I saw this at Bett as well

 

They gave me this URL for it

 

KODU Game Lab

 

They same product can also be downloaded on an xbox 360 from the Xbox Live indie games section for 400 pts.

[AngryTechnician]

This is now out of CTP and into a fully released version.

 

If you want to disable the update check that happens at launch, the only feasible way to do it is by adding a /NoUpdate switch when you launch the program (along with /NoInstrumentation if you want to disable CEIP) Source

 

Attached is a transform that will add these to the shortcuts for you when Kodu is installed.

No Update or Instrumentation.zip

Edited May 13, 2011 by AngryTechnician

[JJonas]

Gaming in Kodu > https://www.facultyresourcecenter.com/curriculum/pfv.aspx?ID=8770&Login=

[jcollings]

Our ICT department is teaching it at the moment. They seem to love it and it engages the students.

[AngryTechnician]

What age group are you working with?

[jcollings]

What age group are you working with?

KS3 - Year 8