Nintendo's set to nurture the next generation of game developers. Nintendo of America announced Game Builder Garage, an app that aims to teach the basics of game dev.

Nintendo Game Builder Garage Release Date: June 11, 2021

Nintendo's Game Builder Garage, which will release on June 11, 2021, looks interesting. It's an app that teaches young kids the basics of video game development using characters called Nodons. The Nodons stand in for different objects, actions, and elements. These colorful anthropomorphic pals help kids visualize abstract concepts, making it easier for them to pick up concepts. Of course, adults can also use Game Builder Garage as a jump-start to game dev. The app's announcement trailer showed the potential the app has in making video games. While most games created through this software will most likely be simple, the trailer also showed complex and appealing games.

In a broader sense, it doesn't simply teach game development. It's actually an into to visual programming. In today's very automated world, programming counts as one of the most valuable skills to learn. The app's page on the Nintendo store reads, “Game Builder Garage helps you understand the basics of visual programming in a fun, memorable way.” The game also teaches collaboration – a skill that many of today's programmers need to have. Your designs can be turned into downloadable codes that you can share with friends. While sharing the games can mean letting others play your creation, it also means allowing them to adjust yours.

Game Builder Garage can create games of up to eight players, according to the game's page. It looks like Nintendo really likes their fans dishing out their own creations. We hope we can see more titles receive the Super Mario Maker 2 treatment. They even let your creativity shine by making your own real-life race tracks in Mario Kart Live Home Circuit. Let us make our own Donkey Kong Country courses next, please!