The setup!

Today I decided it was time to see how easy it would be to write a simple 2D game only using free software in Windows.

So I went and got the following:

• Visual C# Express 2005
  
• XNA Game Studio (Beta 2)
  
• Paint.NET
• Farseer 2D Physics Engine
• Softimage XSI Mod Tool (Optional as its geared more at creating 3D content)

I've yet to have a look at any audio tools... but will post on that as soon as I get more info.