Resources for Game Developers

Well, today it's not difficult to find something on internet. Google and other search engines are there for you. But we've compiled a list of tools/forums/repositories for all the beginners. Hope it will help you guys :)

GitHub Repository

https://github.com/vhf/free-programming-books/blob/master/free-programming-books.md

Game Engines

• Love2D – http://love2d.org
• Adventure Game Studio – http://adventuregamestudio.co.uk
• Cocos2d-x  – http://www.cocos2d-x.org/
• Torque2d – https://www.garagegames.com/products/torque-2d
• Gameplay3d – http://www.gameplay3d.org/
• Unreal Engine – http://www.unrealengine.com/udk/downloads/
• CryEngine – http://www.crydev.net
• Unity3D – http://www.unity3D.com 
• Construct – https://www.scirra.com/construct2
• GameMaker: Studio – http://www.yoyogames.com/studio
• GameSalad – http://gamesalad.com/
• Corona – http://www.coronalabs.com

2D/3D Tools

• Gimp – http://www.gimp.org/ – Pixel editor
• InkScape – http://inkscape.org/en/ – SVG editor
• paint.net – http://www.getpaint.net/ – Pixel editor
• Adobe Photoshop – http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop.html
• Sketchbook Pro – http://www.autodesk.com/products/sketchbook-pro/overview
• Blender 3D – http://www.blender.org/
• Maya – http://www.autodesk.com/products/autodesk-maya/
• 3DS Max – http://www.autodesk.com/products/autodesk-3ds-max/
• Lightwave – https://www.lightwave3d.com/
• ZBrush –http://pixologic.com/zbrush/
• Softimage – http://www.autodesk.com/products/autodesk-softimage/

Forums/Articles/Tutorials

• http://pixelprospector.com
• http://tigsource.com
• http://gamedev.net
• http://www.drmop.com
• http://www.digitaltutors.com/