Most conversations around gaming focus on graphics, engines, or big-budget titles. Very few explore what actually drives game development, the blend of passion, storytelling, and technical execution behind it.
In this episode of the ExitFund Podcast, Vimarsh Sharma shares his journey into game development and breaks down how the industry really works. From discovering game programming during engineering to navigating real-world challenges, he explains why game development is less about tools and more about mindset.
The conversation goes beyond careers into how games are built, how markets evolve, and how emerging technologies like AI, AR, and VR are shaping the future of interactive experiences.
In this episode, we cover:
How passion and early gaming experiences shape game developers
Why many big-budget games fail despite strong engineering
The rise of Indie developers and community-driven platforms like itch.io
How games like Baba Is You redefine creativity in game design
The growing importance of co-op and social gaming experiences like It Takes Two
How AI could transform NPC behavior and game worlds in the future
The impact of geopolitics and global events on the gaming industry
Why Indian education systems are not aligned with industry needs
How aspiring developers can enter the industry through game jams and communities
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