verge 3: Free 2D Game Engine

IRC

The bane of productivity. Don't use it.

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But if you do, and you want actual verge-related conversation and/or help using VERGE from people who want to help you, go to the official VERGE help chat room (#vergehelp)

For those of you without IRC clients, we now offer a java-based one. You require a login to use it.

There's another channel out there... but it's about seven years removed from having anything to actually do with making games.