Macromedia Flash(used for creating games/websites)

Macromedia Flash (mx) is a good program for editing and creating flash games and website (and flash videos).
You cand make animations RPG's and even 3D games. Almost all Flash games that you see on websites are made with this little program

Scripting is not needed but if you want you can learn it. If you want a 3D game you must know scripting by hear.

But simple 2D games can be made in a week let's say and become popular....