heh, it's funny reading about what infernal is doing, cause it's exactly what i did 4 years ago before i realized a real job was better for me than gaming...
we had our guy who was really into the whole 2D shooter thing, and worked on a couple of those games, and we made this "free reign racing" game for monolith, who didn't pick up the contract. getting fucked over by the gaming industry because you don't have enough to fund yourself for the year or 2 required to build something useful, it sux. i'll stick to the IT industry where i'm a hell of a lot safer, and the work is just about as gratifying.
"OH, BUT I'M MOTIVATED, AND YOU WEREN'T, I WILL MAKE IT!"
we were loaded with motivation that was shot down at every turn, and eventually you lose your spirit. The days where some joe-schmuck can make games in his basement with his friend, AND make money on it are quite over.