It looks like there's a beta for Game Maker 8 open now, which you can sign up for if you like.
I don't know much about it, but I figured it was worthy enough news to post.
http://gm8.yoyogames.com/
Lol, I don't feel like making an account ._.
From what I heard Game Maker isn't as good as RPG Maker 03, 00, VX, XP, etc. Also, I'm to lazy to make a account, as well.
Game maker 8 has a much better picture editor then the last ones. Other then that I didn't see anything different about it. What was improved, will most likely only benefit those who either script their games or buy the PRO version. Me and my non-pro drag and dropping won't see any changes (at least that's what happened with 6->7).
(lol grave dig)
Gonna lock this now- game maker 8 is out after all.