Kodu
What is it with Microsoft and inscrutable names lately? Kumo? Bing? Natal? Latest is Kodu, which is a new project to let everyone, even kids, build their own video games. It should be available on Xbox later this month.
Recently, my Charlie (age 8) reeeeally wanted to make a game based on Greek mythology (because he’s been reading these) and he couldn’t believe there wasn’t an easy way to make a game. “I can draw my own comic book, I can take my own pictures, I can make my own movie, why can’t I make a video game?” he asked. Damn fair question if you ask me. I’m not sure how flexible Kodu will be in terms of ways to play and the design of characters, settings, and plot but I sure wish we had an Xbox right about now just as summer vacation begins.
