The game developing community was explained to me that it is very akin to being an author. Meaning, you will do so much fucking work and the chance of any viable return for your efforts are slim compared to a 'normal' job. But, at least in the gaming industry you will work for a company. Authors don't typically get paid to take the time to write.
Like many here have said brother, if it is your passion go for it. Do you care if you don't make the next Call of Duty? If your passion is in it you will be happy just to make anything. And the work is exclusively group-oriented, a buddy of mine in that line of work told me that it is possible you will never be apart of any game that becomes a genre staple. If all you care about is being a part of the next big thing is your passion truly in developing?
I recommend maybe talking to a guidance counselor or someone already in the industry.
Afterthought: I am a writer (don't live off writing or even profit off it) and I can tell you if you're passionate about developing you wil never think your product is great, you'll always find it subpar. At least I do with my writing.