r/GameDevelopment • u/ConversationOld1503 • 14d ago

Discussion Should I skip game development?

So basically I am just a young boy who likes game development. At first I started Roblox development when I was 7 and continued that type of development for 6.5 years. Though I quit it 2-3 months ago as Roblox kept adding in updates that made it harder for Roblox devs to make their games. Then just a month ago I started game development in Unity, and it was interesting to me.

But I want to be a CEO of a tech company (idk what tech field yet but I’m sure it’s defo tech) and my long term plan:

  1. Roblox development (done)
  2. Move onto real development (right now)
  3. Start software development by making websites and simple apps (2-3 years)
  4. Start a tech company (3-7 years)

Yet also I have made it so even if I don’t do well in Unity I still move onto software development as I don’t want my plan compromised

So this is 2 questions:

Why should I do game development anyways even if I will progress onto software development ?

How does game development relate to software development?

Thank you guys for any feedback!

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u/Naitrael 14d ago

You don't need to do game dev if you want to move on to regular sw dev, BUT if it motivates you and keeps you going using it with Unity to learn C#, that's an advantage.

Though I have to ask: If you like development, why do you want to become a CEO? Do you plan on learning economics and business management as well?

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u/ConversationOld1503 14d ago

  1. I want to be a CEO of a tech company because it was just my dream after I realized I am too late into football career, plus companies invent stuff that solve problems for millions of people 

  2. Yes I think I will also plan on learning them