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> 5. Create a mobile game. Typical income range: $5 - $100K (the majority below $10K).

That's a very dangerous advice. Games are cultural products, not technical. You need to understand programming, game design, UI design, art direction, and marketing at once. Plus it's a hit-driven industry.

I'd say the majority is below $10 (ten) in revenue. $5-100k is nowhere near "typical income range" for independent game development.




I think that was "$5 - $100,000", not "$5,000 - $100,000". Although "the majority below $10k" is an understatement.


It is not an understatement, mobile game development often ends up with negative income. If you're not featured by Apple or Google - it's over.




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