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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
How to Escape Tutorial Hell for Good | GDT #4
If you’ve been stuck in tutorial hell — watching video after video but still feeling lost — this episode is for you.
Louis breaks down why it happens, how to get out, and what actually works when it comes to learning game development on your own.
Learn the mindset shift that took him from endless tutorials to finishing real games — and eventually becoming a full-time software engineer.
Whether you're just starting or feel stuck on your 5th failed project, you'll walk away with real, actionable advice.
Let’s get out of tutorial hell — for good.
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