its not really a application but rather a collection of code and a code editor. There are some tools for the torque engine like a level layout tool (placing primitives and meshes) and some 2d level editors but its more a tool for programmers. if you are more the artist guy check out unity3d - which will be soon avaiable…
XNA is a great initiative for hobbyists. But it is definitely not artist-focused. It is not technically a toolset or even an engine. It is a collection of programming libraries that are geared toward game and interactive application development. Probably the most appealing part of XNA for artists is the inclusion of a…