Learn how to make games like The First Tree

One of the perks of making a B-list, semi-popular indie game is that I get to help a lot of aspiring game designers. I gave a talk recently at the Game Developers Conference, and even though I was nervous wreck beforehand, it was a dream come true to talk about my experiences on how I became a full-time indie dev. After that talk, my inbox exploded again, and after answering the same few questions over and over, I realized I should make a high-quality resource for people to learn. So I'm proud to introduce my new big project: Game Dev Unlocked.

I'm almost ready for early access launch, so if you have any interest in game development and making a game for Steam, then I encourage you to sign up for the email newsletter and subscribe on YouTube. I'm gonna do tons of stuff like giveaways, free asset packs, and of course lots of game development tips. I hope this resource helps lots of aspiring game designers, because in this day and age, it's never been easier to make a game, and the world is waiting to hear your story! It's a lot of work, and it can be a gamble, but trust me—it's worth it!

Thanks for all your support. It's because of you that I get to make games for a living. Please email me at david at thefirsttree dot com if you have any questions, I love to help where I can!

• DW