Myths About Game Development (Especially in Iraq) — Busted!

 Myths About Game Development (Especially in Iraq) — Busted!

If you tell someone in Iraq, “I want to be a game developer,” they might laugh or say:

“That’s impossible here.”

But here’s the truth: Most people believe lies about game development.

Let’s destroy the most common myths and show what’s really possible — even if you're just a student with a slow laptop.

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❌ Myth #1: “You need to be a genius coder”

Reality: Most beginner-friendly engines like Godot, Unity, or Unreal use visual tools or simple scripting languages.

You can even make games without coding at first.

If you can use Google, copy-paste, and watch a tutorial — you can make a game.

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❌ Myth #2: “You need money to start”

Reality: Nope.

You can get started with free engines, free art, free sounds, free tutorials — and even publish your games for free.

> Your creativity is more important than your wallet.

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❌ Myth #3: “No one from Iraq makes games”

Reality: Few, but we’re growing. Developers from Iraq, Palestine, Syria, and other underrated places are starting to rise.

You could be one of the first to represent Iraq in the gaming world.

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❌ Myth #4: “It takes years to finish a game”

Reality: Your first game should take 1–2 weeks.

Start small. Like:

A game where you dodge falling rocks

A simple platformer with 2 levels

A quiz game about Iraqi history

You’ll learn more from finishing one tiny game than dreaming about a big one for months.

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❌ Myth #5: “It’s too late to start”

Reality: The game industry is booming — especially indie and mobile games.

It’s the perfect time to start.

Even if you're 22, 25, or 30 — if you start today, you’ll be ahead of 90% of people tomorrow.

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🎯 Final Thoughts

Game development in Iraq is not impossible — it's just unusual. That’s why it’s exciting.

You're not late. You're early. You’re a pioneer.

> Don’t wait for the right time — create it.

Let’s break myths, build games, and put Iraq on the map of game developers.