@vargonian
"Give a man a game and he'll be happy for a day. Teach a man to develop games and he'll never be happy again."
@frankprogrammer
I have worked professionally in game programming for 12 years and all your advice is spot on. My favorite part is that I am always learning something new for every game. The knowledge keeps building and you constantly find yourself doing things you never imagined you could. It keeps you hungry and excited for the next game.
@morphidevtalk
1. Job Stability 2. Fun - you working on Games 3. Similar interest community 4. Share your games 5. Easy to learn 6. Work-Life Harmony 7. Work Remotely
@MitchCannon25
I've been in non-game development for nearly 2 decades, and I would agree that non-game development is generally easier. There are some exceptions around some very complex things, but generally I feel like that's true.
@Nashnir
The answer in my mind is always a yes. But the main point is do you have reasonable expectations rather than delusions of grandeur.
@ThermalSnakeMerc
I expected this video to be explaining how difficult it is, but I really appreciated the encouragement.
@CombatFXZone
I tried to get in the industry since I was 18 starting as a 3D designer. I got a bachelor in digital 3d design and continued with a masters degree in computer science to round off my profile and maximize my "employability" if you catch my drift. I tried to soak in as much knowledge and diverse skills as possible while simultaneously working on a portfolio. My personality kind of revolved around being a guy who wants to be a developer and part of the industry. I'm 28 now and worked for a "edutainment" VR Startup kind of doing what I wanted to do, but I never really felt good enough to actually work on titles I enjoyed playing. Looking back on all of this I don't think this career is worth the trouble anymore. If you have any doubts about this path, please don't waste your time in front of a computer for 12hours+ and don't let corporations control your self-esteem. Passion gets you a long way but it can be dangerous for you- companies know how to exploit very very well.
@monstamash77
Thanks for this. I am currently developing my first mobile game, and some of your tutorials have really helped. A change of career in on my mind, but a big step for a 43 year old. Very motivating talk :)
@JacobKinsley
Here's a handy dandy set of questions for anyone asking themselves this: Q: Do you want to make games for fun? A: Go for it. Q: Do you want to make money from making games? A: Study network security instead.
@crisavori
Wow. You actually answered so many of my questions. 1. Going to work excited for the first time doing game development. Nearly all of my jobs have been a drag to endure and I'd only stick it out for the money. 2. I was wondering about remote work as a game development, but you answered that just in time towards the end of the video. 3. Layoffs. I had no idea devs were geney the ones who did not get laid off as often as the other positions. Lots of good stuff here. I been learning some basic Data Analytics stuff lately but only for increase in pay. I could really care less. And before that, I tried regular development, but just felt something else was missing. And I avoided game dev because I've always heard about short term project-based work being the norm and I wanted something more stable. So here I am looking at game dev. I'm excited.
@Nateanderthal
Been building our game for 3 and 1/2 years, I do not regret a moment of it.
@bloodonyx
+ You are less likely to be laid off as a game dev + As a game dev it will be more fun developping video games than a normal software enigneer job working on data etc + You are going to be working with people that have similar interests (Gamers) + Easy to dive into ( A lot of resources available ) + You are going to love your job ( If its your passion that is ) + Working remote
@123Billygoatman123
its a "weird F&*Ing ugly form, who cares?" lol this is totally what people think when I tell them about projects I'm working on for my day job.
@TheCivildecay
The reason I love working outside the game industry is because I don't want games to be my whole life
@ds54ds5sd5sd5
Few days ago I started Introduction to Computer Science CS50's, now I am solving tasks of Week 3. It is not easy, but I am doing it and moving to a dream of making games. Lets go everyone on similar path!
@notnanomercy
U talked about non gamer developer is a lot easy and I agree with u, i am Android Developer and agree 100% with that
@hasnainfareed8555
White hairs in your beard increase your respect in my heart & Thanks for your Videos
@aarondelgado3421
Great video! I have been programming for a long time! People think of getting into programming, but there are two skills many people fail to realize they absolutely need to have - critical thinking and problem solving skills! People give up at programming because of the lack of those two skills.
@roybiggums4609
Game development is hard but it's so rewarding and I have fun even when I fail terribly.
@calemabbott3368