And how long does it take for you to develop an iPhone game generally? I know the duration and scope of work depends on the game itself. But just need an estimate. I too have wanted to work in the games industry. Perhaps now is a good time.

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Added on January 10, 2011, 2:17 am

Yeah I do see that trend going on. And that's probably the most practical way. Considering that path at the moment.

It's a start! And I applaud you for your efforts in this.
Actually, I've always had the dream of making an awesome game for years, so it wasn't just a revelation I had one day. But seeing that now we have the technology and access to development tools so easily, I figured that we as Malaysians should step up in the industry. While I've dabbled with some programming before, my skill sets fall into marketing mostly. But I understand fully that I need to have the skills to bring my ideas to fruition. Thinking of trying out Unity3D as H@H@ mentioned.

PS: I prefer Eldar, Warp Spiders ftw
Yes, I think what you said about reading up developer diaries is important. At the moment, I've only seen developer's commentaries and videos pertaining to the development of the games I've played. So i'll get on that then. Thanks for the tip.
Great advice man. I think I'll try out Unity3D. There's quite a lot of support material there!

If any of you are interested in developing MMORPG let me know and i will share my experience and knowledge with you

One thing i can say is that you will need foreigners expertise and experience to help you out if you're thinking of developing a MMORPG. The mentality and culture here just won't be sufficient

If you game is good , you dont even need to worry on how to sell them.
You only need to worry when your game is crap.

Indie is a good way to start from, since it involves a lower budget compared to starting a company. Many university students are doing that as a start.

I don't really agree with that. Minecraft also didn't gain popularity from the beginning; until a year later when people begin to discover it. When Steam came into light, it then shot up to fame. Even if someone doesn't have the cash to market it widely, simply creating a website or a video is sufficient enough to get people into trying out the game.

Another thing is also waiting for a suitable publisher for the game. It can first be distributed freely or with a micro-payment system, until a good publisher comes by and handpicks it(like Steam buying the patent rights of Minecraft).

My bad. Guess that I've overlooked into the Steam thingy. But I've to agree that marketing plays a huge role in generating customers.

About the Minecraft history, I've read it from PCGamer. It stated that Markus started a blog and posted a video of Infiminer(which came out as Minecraft later) in 2009

@frags: Nope

I disagree. Minecraft is a cult hit, and cult hits usually don't get much followers. The cult hit status stopped and minecraft exploded prolly when RPS/Kotaku started having so f***ing many posts dedicated to it.

I meant I was disagreeing with UserU when he said NOPE to you. Not disagreeing with you frags.

What! Didn't know IntMar were created by indie guys..I got one question, if now i take Bsc in computer games development, will i be accepted by big developers when i graduate?

its been said many times in this thread, but why'd you have to sell it ONLY in malaysia??

Its something i cannot say, but anyone who have worked for Codemasters for the past 2 years or so, will know what im getting at. The initail arguement i was getting at was there was no company in Malaysia that have the capability of actually making a full fledge game that will get praises. Maybe some FB games, or gambling games maybe. But never a AA title. The problem we face, is that we have texture artist and modelers by the hundreds, but not enough good animators. Modelers and animators are not the same people  .2 different roles. Those who actually had the talent to make it are in singapore or overseas already, not willing to come back because of the ridiculous low pay.

The job is hard and satisfying, but if companies are not willing to accept the fact that its specialize profession, something that deserves way more then a pea size pay of RM2000 (Beginner), then whats the point? You guys will earn triple that amount or more outside. I quit production houses once i matured out of my naive state, that even a shop assistant with commision can earn RM2400 a month. A total embarassment to the creative field. And thats why the companies will never retain good talent. If they do, then i say the guy doesn't know the golden nugget is just a phone call away.

In short, we got independent talent, you will only earn 1/3 of what your suppose to get, you might aswell keep your college funds to yourself~

Now before one guy say, "You don't deserve more because you are new" excuse. Here is what is happening, if you are willing to earn such a low pay, and still be happy with it, then its fine. But remmeber, even a noob in that industry, earns way more then a veteran here if your employed in AUS or Canada or etc. You are not suppose to be getting "monkey job" pay.