1. Author and History " Game Making Notes for My First Game " was penned by Alex Carter , an indie game developer with over a decade of experience in the gaming industry. Starting as a hobbyist in his teenage years, Carter taught himself programming and design by creating simple 2D games. Over time, he transitioned into professional development, contributing to indie hits like Pixel Quest and Skyborne Chronicles . Frustrated by the lack of accessible resources for newcomers, he self-published this book in 2020 to distill his journey into a practical roadmap for beginners. 2.Inspiration and Research Carter’s knowledge stems from years of trial and error, collaborations with online developer communities like itch.io and Reddit’s r/gamedev, and mentorship from industry veterans. His motivation arose from witnessing aspiring creators abandon projects due to overwhelming challenges. He structured the book to address common pitfalls he encountered, such as scope creep and in...