Visual C++ 2008 Express Edition SP1 Beta Free download

Simple:
Harness latest features of the Windows Platform SDK starting with the streamlined installation
Create native Win32 and Win64 applications
Develop rich 2D and 3D games with The Game Creators GDK
Fun:
Create first person shooters, puzzles, real-time strategy and much more
Focus on making exciting games and not the technical issues
Easy to learn:
The Game Creators Development kit offers QuickStarts and detail API documentation with samples
How-to Reference Library is where you can several videos that show how to use common controls
Get started quickly by becoming familiar with the Visual C++ development environment with the Introduction to Visual C++ 2008 video
note: Minimum: 1.6 GHz CPU, 192 MB RAM, 1024x768 display, 5400 RPM hard disk