If you wanna start making your first game... watch this! ► Learn how to make a game studio from your bedroom, free: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/opt-in-how-to-make-six-figures ► Wishlist Twisted Tower: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2506090/Twisted_Tower_Demo/ ► What I believe: https://youtu.be/jQK3LniPMq4 Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro: Welcome and the Question 00:00:20 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Starting 00:02:06 My Background and Game Releases 00:04:27 Balancing Game Dev with Life Challenges 00:06:06 Choosing a Healthy Game Idea 00:07:11 Leaning into Your Greatest Gifting 00:15:06 Tools, Assets, and Custom Music 00:19:03 Why Prototypes Fall Short: Build a Prove-Me-Type Instead 00:27:10 Polishing and Monetizing Your Demo 00:37:40 Getting Feedback and Extending to the Full Game 00:41:10 Outro: Final Advice and Resources Cover art for the "I did everything wrong thumbnail" by: patrika