If you’ve followed me on Twitter via @shahedC or @OnekSoftGames, you may be aware of various online communities I’ve set up for indie game developers.

Whether you’re just starting out in game development or you’re a seasoned developer with multiple published titles, there are tools and technologies for everyone!

  Facebook groups:

To check out the indie scene, join one of the following groups on Facebook:

• Construct2 Indie Devs: https://www.facebook.com/groups/construct2devs/
• Unity Indie Devs: https://www.facebook.com/groups/UnityIndieDevs/
• Xbox One Indie Devs: https://www.facebook.com/groups/XboxOneIndieDevs/
• HoloLens Indie Devs: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HoloLensIndieDevs/

 More information on this blog:

• Construct2: a user-friendly game development tool for Windows that outputs HTML5 games for virtually any platform.
  • Index Page: http://WakeUpAndCode.com/construct2
• Unity3D: a visual game design tool that allows scripting in C#, JavaScript or Boo, allowing you to publish games for modern consoles, smartphones and tablets.
  • Index Page: http://WakeUpAndCode.com/unity
• Xbox One: Microsoft’s Xbox One console allows indie devs to develop for it, via the ID@Xbox program.
  • Index Page: https://wakeupandcode.com/xb1
    
• HoloLens: Microsoft’s mixed-reality headset, the world’s first untethered mixed reality device!
  • Index Page: https://wakeupandcode.com/hololens
• C++ and DirectX: the most widely programming language used by professionals (for game development), paired with Microsoft’s own DirectX, targeting Windows and Xbox One.
  • Index Page: https://wakeupandcode.com/cpp-directx/ 

 To help you decide which one is right for you, check out my Intro to Game Development presentation in the Downloads section.

Enjoy!

Shahed 🙂