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Kodu is a new visual programming language made by Microsoft 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 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.
Key Features of Kodu
- 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
Kodu provides an end-to-end creative environment for designing, building, and playing your own new games.