First timer here, will be using:

IDE: Visual Studio 2010

Language: C# with XNA 4.0

Graphics: Paint.NET

Audio: ……ehhh Audacity? (Once I learn how to use it)

So, after finding out the theme, getting distracted by Netflix
and of course accidentally falling asleep for about 10 hours my Ludum Dare has finally begun!!

Slept for 9 hours, fresh and ready to go at this properly!!
Either Monogame or Polycode