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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 Actually Get Good at Game Dev (The 3-Phase System That Works)
If you’ve been stuck in tutorial hell, overwhelmed by conflicting advice, or just can’t seem to finish your games — this episode is for you.
I break down the 3-phase system I built to actually get good at game development. It’s the same roadmap I used to teach myself — and now teach my students — based on how legends like John Carmack and John Romero became great.
You’ll learn:
- Why most devs stay stuck for years
- The real reason your games never get finished
- How to go from beginner → intermediate → good
- Why coding is the core skill
- How to avoid burnout and build real momentum
- What to focus on first if you want to succeed
Whether you want to land a studio job, build a portfolio, or publish your first Steam game — this system works. And it starts with finishing your first game.
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