If you’ve been hanging out in the wings, waiting for a sign so you can take your gaming passion and turn it into a real game development business, I’ve got one word for you: Don’t. If I can’t disuade you, then perhaps I can offer some advice to make the transition as painless as possible:

The best time to go indie

• is when you’ve got enough money in the bank to support you for two years.
• is when the competition is far behind in innovation and market acceptance.
• is when everything at home is stable and you can really focus.
• is when you’re out of debt.
• is when no one is already working on your idea.
• is after you’ve got your degree.
• is after you’ve worked all the kinks out of your plan.
• is when you’re sure it’s going to work.

Actually, the best time to go indie was last year. The second best time is right now.

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