it already says on the site that it will be capable of being shared on the 360. So ... Yeah. Console.

anyway, IDK if it uses actionscript, but it's not like it's 100% necessary to use actionscript when making something with a flash shell. flash ITSELF uses actionscript, yes, but you can make a flash SHELL run a large number of formats and code languages.

if it DOES use actionscript, however, this will probably greatly broaden the audience. AS3 is powerful and very easy to pick up and learn. even a dumbass like me can use it.

it might hurt the rm crowd if it doesnt use ruby, but im sure atleast half the advanced coders here have atleast LOOKED at AS before, or would be able to master it quickly.

Yeah, Flash can actually integrate with things written in a C based language fairly easily - which leaves them open to use about any scripting language they want in their editor really. Since it's supporting both XNA and Flash I'd imagine they're probably going that route and simply just using a wrapper to embed it as a swf, rather than making a specialized Flash IDE that only makes 2D Platform games.

Quake 1 source code compiled to run inside Flash Player for example:

He was referring to someone else's idea about using scripting to convert RMXP and RMVX games to AGM format so that they can be played on the 360.

But if AGM uses Actionscript and not a form of Ruby, this is highly unlikely.

As long as they don't make some epic mistake, this will be the junk.

IMPORTANT UPDATE! NEW FEATURES REVEALED!
Enterbrain has revealed many features of AGM.

I'm updating the translations here: Click this link

Some important stuff I've found out that I'll post here:

• For images, PNG and BMP files can be used. They support RGB alpha channels. Images have no size limit (i.e. sprites can be of any size).
• AGM supports collision detection! You can specify the range of the detection within a rectangular frame. It can be used to detect contact with gadgets, contact with tiles, and the extent of damage.
• With the "work program" you can specify how gadgets act. This includes movement direction, speed, projectile firing, or display messages. The editor allows complex behaviors for gadgets.

Make sure to click the link for more information. I'm updating the page as we speak!

To answer some above questions: It appears AGM doesn't use scripting, so no Ruby or Actionscript. It does allow you to program extensions via XNA Game Studio 3.0 (which you have to buy).

Hmm seems interesting, although I don't think I'll be buying it as soon as it releases, I'll do what I did with XP/VX and wait a few months to see how it's doing, I don't want to be wasting money on something that's a load of toss.

Three sample games have been released! They cover 3 genres: platform, action RPG, and shooter. Go here for more information and to download them: http://www.actiongamemaker.com/sample-games

Fuck! added to the list of my would be "unfinished projects", cant help it but I procastinate so much.

The graphics for that ARPG sample game look great, looks like mack to me.

so wait, this thing offers no kind of programming language to make systems? no ruby, no flash, no thing?

Yeah, pretty much. Although, you CAN export it to the XNA Framework and edit the game's code using Microsoft Visual C# Express Edition (which is free). Also someone's making an API for AGM that might be helpful.

all the fuzz for nothing I have to say that I was reading all the post before me and as I suspect disappointment was right there

if there is no english version.. then screw it.. sure it may be great and all, but... they know english is a main language... why not just release a legal english copy in the first place?

Because they're a Japanese company, so they're releasing it in Japan first.

lolwhut... English the "main" language? - m-;;

The lack of knowledge of this system for English users is hard for me to choose it over Game Maker. For the time being, I'll "test" it, but I won't use it as an assured source for making action games. Likely just play around with it a little by making a small demo.

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No, but in all seriousness I could probably see myself using mostly making action-rpgs. Not that I wouldn't try all three types though