I dont know if this was posted elsewhere but I didnt see anything. Have a happy thanksgiving!

http://gamemakerblog.com/2013/11/25/gamemaker-studio-standard-edition-is-currently-free-50-value/

GameMaker Studio Standard Edition Is Currently Free ($50 Value)

on November 25, 2013 - 124542 Views

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GameMaker Studio version 1.2.1214 was just released, and with it comes an offer to upgrade to the Standard edition free of charge. Valued at $50, GameMaker Studio Standard is a significant improvement upon the free version of the software which imposes harsh restrictions on the resources that developers can make use of.

Additionally, developers can use their free Standard edition license to upgrade to the Professional edition for only $50 more. It’s likely that this is a time-limited offer, so if you’re using the free version of GameMaker Studio be sure to act quickly. Instructions for upgrading are listed below.

Edited by Psychotic_Carp - 27 November 2013 at 6:31pm