Game Dev Motivation: The Secret of the 5% Who Make It Big

If you're an indie game dev with big dreams, this video is a must-watch!

Ignite your passion, embrace the risks, and unlock the secrets to becoming a successful game developer. Get ready to embark on a path to success that few dare to tread.

In this inspiring motivational video, we delve into the mindset and qualities that set apart the brave and resilient 5% of indie game devs who emerge victorious.

If you're new to our channel, we're Brandon & Nikki from Sasquatch B Studios. We sold our house to start our game studio, and work full time on building our business and making our games, Veil of Maia & Samurado.
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[reglan_dev]

This isnt music, but it deserves a spot in my music playlist.
Little bit of motivation everyday is priceless.

[definitelynotnick]

This reminds me of the "99% of gamblers quit before their big win" lol

[graywall]

Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts

[darkodbd]

So many people having fear for wasting their life, so they rather waste their time in front of the TV instead of taking risk in their life to achieving something great.

[graphicnostalgiastudios]

The difference between a master and a beginner, is that a master has failed more times than a beginner has tried. These words motivate me when I develop my indie game.

[geekpotion]

I needed this video in my life right now, I was minutes from deleting my game engine

[VinnimonCinnimon]

Finally got this morning off work and had a hard time even leaving bed. I kept asking myself what's the point? My demo for my indie game just bombed, No matter how hard I push and promote no one sees it, and the most success I've had with the project was six years ago on a post with 40 likes and majority of the people in the comments telling me to give up. Honestly sometimes it feels like the easier thing to do but my mind just won't let me. Really needed to hear this today, I appreciate you guys' uploads.

[vcdgamer]

Thanks for the fresh dose of motivation, I feel a lot more determination now.

Being an indie dev is one challenge, but being an indie dev in a country that doesn't care about it is even tougher. At times I'd ask myself, if I don't follow my childhood dream to make an awesome game, then what's the point?

For better or for worse, it kinda developed this sort of Badeline in me. Anytime I give up on a project of mine, I get haunted by said project in lots of nightmares until I get back to it and finish the job.

That's a messed up way of not giving up, but at least it works, right?

Anyways, to my fellow indie devs here, let's keep up the good work, and I hope to see us at the top someday. :-)

[MikeOlaoye]

This is phenomenal!
Sometimes it gets pretty hard and challenging in game dev. Videos like this help remind me of the end goal.
Thanks, dude.

[nsgames]

Despite how beautiful this motivational is, I'm not interested in making indies, just to be famous or popular.

I'm interested in making indies because I'm passionate about what I want to share with others, as others have done within this industry.

I don't need a million people to play every single game I make to be considered a success.

[MarcWithaC-BlenderAndGameDev]

Great motivational video! Success isn't about being the best, it's about relentlessly moving forward.

[MetehanYengil]

Pretty good motivation for all kinds of gamedevs! Learn more, have fun, and share your ideas with the whole world! This is what indie game dev is about. Thanks for this great video again:)

[StealthyShiroeanGames]

I've created a bunch of different playlists for myself on game dev for various topics (marketing, game design, optimization, etc.). Basically just videos that I wanted to consult at a later date or things I want to remember. This video made me start a new playlist called 'motivation'. This is some great stuff to hear. Thanks for making this video, Brandon and Nikki!

[subhajitghosh]

Thank you ! I needed this, however i also don't rely on spurts of motivation like this but these are helpful from time to time.

[spencerdunn]

I don't want to be a YouTuber, but it feels like i have to get mainstream support for my projects before i finish them

[thoughtswithzuks]

"You only have to worry about the next step" 👌

[icesparkstudios]

Thank you for this video. It means a lot to remember that each failure is another step. The only time you actually fail is if you give up.

[bodzee]

Embrace failure and keep going. Hats off to all the Indie developers out there. Great motivational video, love the background music. Take care.

[CrowGamesDev]

There is no failure. You either succeed or you learn something.

[GenericInternetter]

This video is absolutely the cure to all the negativity on YouTube.