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Game Dev Trenches w/ Louis DeSimone
Game Dev Trenches is the brutally honest podcast for indie devs learning how to actually make games — without the fluff. I’m Louis DeSimone — a self-taught professional software developer and game dev in the trenches with you. No gurus. No hype. Just real talk about tutorial hell, scope creep, burnout, and everything they don’t tell you when you’re trying to get better at game dev.
Game Dev Trenches w/ Louis DeSimone
The Truth About Learning Game Dev Fast | GDT #2
The Truth About Learning Game Dev Fast | GDT #2
Can you really build 8 games in 12 months — and actually learn from it?
In this episode of GAME DEV Trenches, Louis breaks down why finishing games — not just starting them — is the fastest way to become a real game developer. He shares how building 8 scoped games in a single year will teach you everything most devs never learn: polish, feedback, scope control, and momentum.
This is more than just advice — it’s the framework Louis used to teach himself software development, land a high-paying job, and now apply to game dev.
🧠 You’ll Learn:
- Why building 8 games changes everything
- How to learn scope by doing (not watching)
- Why slow progress beats no progress
- How one hour a day can transform your skills
- Why most devs fail before they even start their flagship game
If you're tired of tutorials and ready to actually finish games — this is your episode.
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