I had the same problem, it's because of a recent flash update. You have to download an old version of adobe flash and run it locally from the direct link they have up there.
Your video game ideas are interesting, especially the magic academy one. I would love to see them completed, but I totally get that it's tough to work on your own stuff outside of everything that is already happening day-to-day. I really hope you get one of your ideas to fruition one day.
