Make It Big in Games has an article called “What is my games sales potential?” which, more importantly, covers the topic of money and games and some ways they intersect. Basically, Jeff tells us to make the games we are passionate about and don’t bother if we’re in it for the money. Luckily for Jeff he has been quite successful making games (at least, I have to believe so considering the recent sale of Garage Games to IAC), so he can afford to proceed without really worrying too much about the financial consequences of his decisions.

That being said, I think Jeff’s message is important just the same. Generally speaking you can make a lot more money in other industries, so don’t bother making games if you’re focused simply on the money. You’re here because you have a passion for making games and because you have to make games, there is simply no other option. Don’t let dollars (hard to get dollars, at that) deprive you of your reason for being here.