Hello everyone I'm new is just starting to use these modeling software Mudbox for example, 3DSMax sketchup and I used it as a graphics engine CryEngine 3 free sdk
http://student.gamemaker.nu/~patlil030/projects/ninjapirate.htm This is a prime example of how an indie game can be purely awesome. Great fun, awesome visuals, and it's made in GameMaker.
Another great example is The Matrix Awakens demo that Epic recently made. They go over the details of the texturing in this video starting at 28:00 https://youtu.be/xLVJP-o0g28?t=1722
The path into game development really depends on where you're starting from. Some people start with an idea or thing they want to see in a game and learn skills as they go. Others master art or programing first and either find a counterpart or eventually branch out into the other discipline while working on different…