Mobile gaming is huge and it’s just going to get bigger with the advent of better technology and just with the sheer number of programmers hacking away. Unlike console gaming where you need million dollar budget, mobile gaming development can be done garage style with long nights, creativity, and a bit of bravado. Very much like what the kids were doing back in the 80s.
If you’re interested in learning and getting started, Robert Green the developer of Light Racer has written a nice guide. It goes through what you need to get started and some tips and tricks to make the whole process a bit easier for the complete newb.
