Where can i download the source code for video games.?

I've always been curiouse about the real code of a video game i was wondering if anyone knew of a site where i can download the source code and look at it. (i doubt the developers of the games will put there code out there)

any help appreciated.

Most major game developers haven't/won't release their source code. It is their work which they have worked hard on and possibly spent years producing. Then they release the source code and someone just steals their engine?

This said, there are people who do release source code, including myself. These are normalyl people who develop a engine to a certain extent then run out of time to complete it so put it too good use by letting someone else see how they did it etc. The leading website for downloading source codes is probably http://sourceforge.net/

Good luck in the world of game development.

On most games, this is illegal. however, if you go to sourceforge.net, they have thousands of open source games that you can download the source for legally.

You cant just download source code from games that are on the shelfs, then they would be giving up all of their secrets! Look into the open source community(linux), you will be able to find some simpler games this a way.