Six Months of Game Dev Progress
Channel: Brett Makes Games
Date: 2023-04-30

I decided I want to make video games in October 2023. I've been trying to take it seriously and make consistent progress. Here's what I finished over those first six months. I have a full-time job and a family, so my time is quite limited. But I think the time constraint has helped me focus and not waste time. I've really focused on making small, finished games, sharing what I learn, and cultivating game dev communities. This has worked well for me, as I've never felt too overwhelmed or stressed out. I don't want to take on a large project and lose hope after a few months, and I think this approach helps combat that. All of my projects are free and open source too.

My primary goal with the first six months was to explore game engines, get my feet under me, and learn the basics. Over the next six months I'm going to focus on making original games with a bit more complexity than what I showed in this video. Plus I'll continue to create resources on what I've been learning!

Also, it's really worth mentioning that game development isn't a competition. My progress is going to be different than your progress. I've been programming for 15 years and have a background in art, so each individual's background is going to influence their game dev learning!

Check out the games from the video: https://brettchalupa.itch.io/
View the source for my games: https://github.com/brettchalupa/
The book I mentioned! https://www.amazon.com/How-Make-Video-Game-Yourself/dp/1736576208/
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