How I Became a Full-Time Game Developer with Zero Experience

TLDRLearn how I became a full-time game developer without any experience by embracing shamelessness, releasing cringy content, and ignoring negative comments. Discover the importance of continuous learning and building a diverse portfolio.

Key insights

🚀Embrace shamelessness and release cringy content without being ashamed.

💡Continuous learning and building a diverse portfolio are key to success in game development.

💰Successful Kickstarter campaign for game "Pinstripe" raised over $100,000.

🎥Expanding into filmmaking and creating YouTube devlogs with over 300,000 subscribers.

🔧Running an online school and teaching aspiring game developers at Full-Time Game Dev.

Q&A

How did you become a full-time game developer without any experience?

By embracing shamelessness and releasing cringy content, continuously learning, and building a diverse portfolio.

What was your most successful project?

My game "Pinstripe" had a successful Kickstarter campaign, raising over $100,000.

Do you have a YouTube channel?

Yes, I have a YouTube channel with over 300,000 subscribers where I create devlogs and share my game development journey.

What other ventures are you involved in?

I have expanded into filmmaking, created online courses, and run an online school for aspiring game developers at Full-Time Game Dev.

What advice do you have for aspiring game developers?

Don't be afraid to release cringy content and ignore negative comments. Continuously learn and build a diverse portfolio to succeed in game development.

Timestamped Summary

00:00The creator shares their journey of becoming a full-time game developer without any prior experience.

02:02Embracing shamelessness and releasing cringy content played a crucial role in the creator's success.

02:55Continuous learning and building a diverse portfolio are emphasized as key factors in game development.

03:42The creator's successful Kickstarter campaign for the game "Pinstripe" raised over $100,000.

04:10The creator expanded into filmmaking and created a YouTube channel with over 300,000 subscribers.

04:55The creator runs an online school for aspiring game developers at Full-Time Game Dev.