Let's face it! All of us game developers want to make something that will knock our players socks off and make a great living at the same time. Who wouldn't want that? But it isn't something that can be done easily!
How can you go about doing that? What kind of game can/should you make and why? How can you live and take care of your finances while you're doing it? What's the MAGIC Bullet to gaming greatness?
I don't believe there is one, but I did see and read some good advice that should all aspiring game devs like myself. It's a YouTube video based on a post about how to go about making games and surviving the process.
The video can be found here:
Along with the article as well: How to actually MAKE YOUR DREAM GAME!
While going to the bathroom, before I returned to do more graphics work, I strolled thru the apps on my phone. My Twitter feed had something very interesting that caught my eye. It was a post from Gamasutra and I feel it's an inspiration to solo game devs like myself.
Climbing an impossible mountain: the struggles of making a game alone.
There's great tips, helpful advice and resources for solo developers working to make their dreams a reality. Hope it helps!