Last week I had the pleasure of checking out the Upcoming Nintendo Game, Game Builder Garage for Nintendo Switch which launches tomorrow. This is a rather incredible game that will teach kids how to create their own games and that is something that I cannot wait for my kids to learn. Both Andy and Eva love games like Minecraft and Super Mario Maker 2. They enjoy building and learning how to create things. Being able to create things right out of their own imagination is the best and with Game Builder Garage they can take their creativity for gaming to the next level.
The game has a series of training exercises that are about and hour or more each. Doing each training exercise will unlock features, abilities and knowledge that kids will need to make their own type of games. Every step of the way kids have help rom the Nodons. The Nodons are creatures that connect all the parts of the game together and they each have a distinct personality. As kids learn about each Nodon they gain more information on how to build better and better games.
The really nice thing about this game is that it breaks complex ideas down into much simpler steps and each lesson builds upon those before. Once kids are done playing through the lessons they will have considerable knowledge on how to create their own games and then they can do free building to create those games.
When they have built their own games then can then share those games with other people. The other people who receive the games can then edit those games and tinker with them on their own side. Learning and sharing and growing in knowledge is a fantastic way to pass the time.
Here is the game trailer and below is even more information for you prior to tomorrow’s launch!
Learn to Make Games From the Minds at Nintendo With Game Builder Garage for Nintendo Switch
Have Fun Learning To Create Games When the New Game-Making Game Launches on June 11
REDMOND, Wash. – Have you ever dreamed of creating your own video game? That dream can become a reality with the Game Builder Garage software, launching exclusively for the Nintendo Switch system on June 11. With this new software, kids and parents and everyone in between can have fun learning to create and share their very own video games. By connecting colorful creatures called Nodon, anyone can enjoy learning how to create their own game through fun, guided lessons that cover the basics of visual game programming – and no prior experience is necessary! To get an idea of what Nodon look like and how they work in the game, as well as getting a taste of the types of games you can create, check out the announcement trailer for Game Builder Garage right here.
Have you ever dreamed of creating your own video game? That dream can become a reality with the Game Builder Garage software, launching exclusively for the Nintendo Switch system on June 11. With this new software, kids and parents and everyone in between can have fun learning to create and share their very own video games. (Photo: Business Wire)
Have you ever dreamed of creating your own video game? That dream can become a reality with the Game Builder Garage software, launching exclusively for the Nintendo Switch system on June 11. With this new software, kids and parents and everyone in between can have fun learning to create and share their very own video games.
Nodon are creatures with big personalities that are used to help build your games from the ground up. There are dozens of Nodon in Game Builder Garage, each with a unique function, and you can learn how to build games just by connecting them in various ways. For example, you can create and move a human-like character with an analog stick just by connecting Stick Nodon with Person Nodon! Thus, you will get to learn the basics of game programming in a fun and intuitive way. You’ll be able to create a wide variety of different types of video games too – from side-scrolling platformers, to kart racers, to space blasters!
“For anyone who has always wanted to make their own video games, Game Builder Garage is the perfect place to start,” said Nick Chavez, Nintendo of America’s Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “Through the use of guided lessons and memorable Nodon characters, Game Builder Garage helps make creating video games just as much fun as playing them!”
When you first boot up Game Builder Garage, you can start with Lesson Mode. Here, you will meet the colorful and quirky Nodon, the creatures that you will use to learn the basic concept of visual programming in step-by-step, interactive lessons you can take at your own pace. These lessons are designed to be fun, engaging and perfect for people of all experience levels, with Checkpoints in between for players to test their knowledge by solving small puzzles or tasks.
In Free Programming mode, you can bring your own game ideas to life by putting all the skills learned in the lessons to the test. With the simple press of a button, you can swap between the programming and game screen to quickly try out your creation and see how it plays.
If you’re looking for a little inspiration, you can exchange and download games with friends and family over the internet or via a local wireless connection.* This is a great way to not only show off some of your own creations, but also to check out games created by other players. You can even go into Free Programming mode to pull the curtain back on the programming of games uploaded by other players to study them and learn some tricks of your own!
While Game Builder Garage can be controlled with a Joy-Con controller, Nintendo Switch Pro Controller or the controls of the Nintendo Switch Lite system**, you can also build games using a compatible mouse that is plugged into the USB port on the Nintendo Switch dock. This control option might be easier for people who love the feel of a mouse when navigating the software.
Game Builder Garage launches for Nintendo Switch on June 11 in Nintendo eShop and on Nintendo.com at a suggested retail price of $29.99.
For more information about Game Builder Garage, visit https://nintendo.com/games/detail/game-builder-garage-switch.
Remember that Nintendo Switch features parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about other features, visit https://www.nintendo.com/switch/.
* Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online play. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply. nintendo.com/switch-online
** Software compatibility and play experience may differ on Nintendo Switch Lite. Additional accessories may be required (sold separately). See support.nintendo.com/switch/play for details
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