Fallout 3
Okay, so it doesn't qualify as "old school" but there's no denying Fallout 3 is an instant classic. Once it pulls you in, forget it. You'll swear you've lived through a nuclear holocaust.
March 15, 2010
Side project deployed! Enjoy the LOST trivia quiz, and I'll enjoy a few days rest before returning to RAGE.
A* Pathfinding
Ever wonder how enemies semi-intelligently track you in some games? Check out this outstanding article by Patrick Lester.
Tools and Resources
The tools below are used regularly in development of Checksum Labs apps and games.

Programming Essentials
Visual C# 2008 (Express Edition)
Use the free Visual C# 2008 Express Edition to build windows- or WPF-based applications. All the tricks are at your disposal: C#, LINQ, XAML, etc.
Visual Web Developer 2008 (Express Edition)
Build fully featured web applications using C#, ASP.NET, JavaScript, AJAX.
SQL Server 2008 (Express Edition)
Host your own local database with every feature you'll ever need for personal development.
Silverlight 3
Create stunning web experiences using Silverlight, a subset of Windows Presentation Foundation.
Design and Graphics
Expression Blend 3
Expression tools make it fun and easy to design your XAML-based WPF or Silverlight applications.
Paint.NET
Looking for an excellent FREE image manipulation tool? Paint.NET has all the essentials: layering, multiple selection modes, plug-in support, transparency, effects, and more.
Miscellaneous Tools
Sysinternals Suite
If you've ever used Process Explorer or VMMap then you know how critical the Sysinternals tools are. Now you can grab them all in one download. How suite it is!
MWSnap
A fantastic, free "screen grab" utility with magnification, scheduling, and even the ability to re-add the mouse cursor.