Gamedev Lounge 0010

[~Axis~]

So what's the best 3D game dev program that's not too expensive?

I would pick Unreal Development Kit (it's free). It's a really good program to make professional looking games. You'll have to know C++ in general for you to be able to use its scripting system. I would also recommend buying Blitz 3D (it's $80). But try the demo version first at www.blitzbasic.com.