Here is how I started making video games and tips to learn game development. I do not have a game development degree, and I had no design or coding experience prior. My experience is more in indie games than AAA, but you can use these tips to build a portfolio for both industries.

⌛ TOPICS AND TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Welcome!
0:20 - My background
1:03 - Roles in game dev
2:38 - Game engines
3:04 - Game jams & learning quickly
4:19 - Tips
6:01 - Resources
6:53 - Longer projects

👍SOCIAL MEDIA
Instagram: @SonderingEmily
Twitter:   / sonderingstudio  
TikTok:   / sonderingstudio  
Discord:   / discord  

🎮GAMES
My free game A Taste of the Past is available on Steam

📚 BOOKS MENTIONED
Blood, Sweat, and Pixels by Jason Schreier
Press Reset by Jason Schreier

🍄GAMING SETUP, MY FAV COZY HOME DECOR, & BOOKS
Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/sondering...

📧 Business email: [email protected]

🎵 MUSIC USED
Animal Friends - Lukembro
Jay - Lukembro
Picnic - Lukembro
Sunflower - Lukembro