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I joined the Game Dev Local Podcast to talk first steps in making games

By Rob from the Shack

I hopped on the Game Dev Local Podcast with host Stuart De Ville to chat about the messy, magical first steps of becoming a game developer. We covered finding your path, beating imposter syndrome, finishing that first project, and why community matters.

🎥 Watch the episode on YouTube:

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In the episode we touch on:

  • Why there is no single “right way” into games
  • Starting small, finishing something, then building momentum
  • Game jams, feedback, and learning by doing
  • Following your curiosity instead of chasing trends

If you enjoyed the chat, you might also like our guide:
👉 How to Start Making Games: https://robsgameshack.com/guides/how-to-start-making/

And for more practical tips, browse all our guides:
👉 https://robsgameshack.com/category/guides/

You can also find out about creating a presskit for your game and what to include when writing press releases!

Useful links from Game Dev Local:

Thanks again to Stu and the GDL crew for having me on. If you have questions after watching, drop them in the comments and I’ll round them up for a follow up post.