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After 20 Years Gaming Together, 3 Dads Started Coding—And Built Their Dream

After 20 Years Gaming Together, 3 Dads Started Coding—And Built Their Dream

Summary

Three dads from Norway, who have been friends for over 20 years, created a video game in their spare time. They learned to code while balancing their jobs and family responsibilities. Their game, C.A.R.S., launched on Steam and is designed for people with limited time.

Key Facts

  • The three dads are from Norway and have been friends since 2006.
  • They are not professional game developers; they learned coding on their own.
  • The game, called C.A.R.S. (Creating A Ridiculous S***show), is a physics-based sandbox game.
  • C.A.R.S. was launched on the gaming platform Steam on January 23.
  • The game is designed for people with limited time, like parents, to enjoy in short sessions.
  • They shared their story on Reddit, where it received many positive comments.
  • Early sales of their game exceeded their expectations, with 60 copies sold in the first half hour.
  • The dads aim to balance real life with the project, emphasizing friendship and mutual respect.

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