Chris' bedroom was the perfect setup for their first official game development meeting. A large wooden desk, a few posters of classic video games, and a mini-fridge full of energy drinks set the stage. It wasn't a professional studio, but it was a start.
Max, Tyrone, and Chris, all eighteen and fresh out of high school, had been dreaming about making games for years. None of them had any experience, but what they lacked in skill, they made up for with sheer dedication.
Each of them had brought their own machine:
Chris' PC: A custom-built gaming rig with an AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D, 32GB DDR5 RAM, an NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti, and a 2TB NVMe SSD. It was a powerhouse, built for both gaming and development.
Max's Laptop: A Lenovo Legion 5 Pro, equipped with an Intel Core i7-13700HX, 16GB RAM, an RTX 4060, and a 1TB SSD. A solid choice for portability and power.
Tyrone's Laptop: An ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14, featuring an AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS, 32GB RAM, an RTX 4070, and a 1TB SSD. Light, powerful, and perfect for game dev on the go.
As they set up their machines, Max leaned back in his chair, stretching his arms. "Alright, so… how do we actually start?" He quickly opened his browser, typing into Google:
"How to start making games as a complete beginner in March 2025?"
The search results loaded, and the top response gave a simple, summarized answer:
> 1. Choose a Game Engine – Unity, Unreal Engine, or Godot are great choices for beginners.
2. Learn Basic Programming – Python, C#, or GDScript will help you get started.
3. Follow Beginner Tutorials – Many free courses on YouTube and official docs.
4. Start Small – Make a simple game first, like Pong or Flappy Bird.
5. Join a Community – Reddit, Discord, and forums will help you learn.
Max read it aloud, and as soon as he finished, the energy in the room shifted. Tyrone cracked his knuckles, grinning. "Bro, this is it. We're actually doing this."
Chris nodded, adjusting his monitor. "Alright, let's pick a game engine first."
They all stared at their screens, excited but slightly overwhelmed. A lifelong dream was finally beginning.