I don't agree with ALL the doom and gloom said here, some of it I do but not all. First off...YES, impossible to make a console game without lots of money or luck [Alien Hominid is an example...a RARE example]. But, just as the shareware independent dev. scene is booming in Japan, its set to be revived here in the states. I think with tools like Shockwave and Flash its a lot easier to get your work seen by people over the internet. But, just to encourage you I think its possible....and I think there is a niche market for "hard core" or "old school", whatever you want to call it games on PC, following the early 90's shareware model. It won't make money, but it might get you noticed...and you may make enough to buy some licorice and pennywhistles. Sidenote, I would be interested in working on a project if everyone involved were talented and had a good idea. [I too went to school for "games", and have worked in the business briefly, as the hours were AWFUL...and now I am in advertising...sigh]