If You're Making Your First Game, LISTEN To This 20 Year Veteran...

I chat with Jake Birkett, the creator of Forbidden Solitaire, about his advice for indies making their first game. The full length podcast comes out on Friday! ► Check out Viverse: http://viverse.com/brush ► Learn how to make a game studio from your bedroom, free: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/opt-i... ► Check out Forbidden Solitaire: https://store.steampowered.com/app/34... ► Make your game instantly beautiful with my free workbook: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/opt-i... ► Get my 2D game kit, free: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/opt-i... ► Join my 2D character workshop, free: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/opt-i... ► Wishlist Twisted Tower: https://store.steampowered.com/app/15... ► Learn how to make money as a YouTuber: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/opt-i... 00:00:00 - Introduction: No Viral Hit Needed 00:00:58 - Sponsor: Viverse Platform Overview 00:02:07 - Sustainable Game Dev Philosophy 00:03:31 - Why 95% of Games Flop 00:04:12 - Building a Fan Base & Catalog 00:07:05 - Feast or Famine: The Indie Roller Coaster 00:12:21 - Balancing Risks & Stability