We are often asked what tools we are using or are available for developing your own sports game simulations or similar. If you are interested in developing your own software for games or anything else. Free versions of Visual Studio programming languages are available at Visual Studio Express Editions.
Packages available include Visual Basic, Visual C#, Visual C++, Visual Web Developer and SQL Server.
Also available at no cost is XNA Game Studio which allows you to develop 2D and 3D games for the XBox 360 and PC. Visit XNA Creators Club Online
None of these tools are a breeze to work with but with all the great resources available online it may be worth a look.