Hi all, wishing you happiness and health at the end of 2024.
This was an intense, interesting, and productive year for gamedev. 2023 ended with really bad news for gamedevs, which continued into 2024. For a variety of reasons, the industry took a big hit, and a lot of people are feeling the pain. My heart goes out to devs who lost jobs, or even left the industry altogether. It was a big loss.
I have been plugging away on my own journey, mostly working on indie projects and paying the rent. I can't decide if I'm more excited about working in Unreal 5, or happy to stay in my comfort zone using Unity. It varies from project to project.
My big news is that early in the year I took on the role of Lead Game Designer for iNK Stories in Brooklyn, New York. I have history with iNK going back almost 10 years, so it was great to reconnect with old friends, and make some new ones.
It's been an adventure working with iNK on several projects, spanning multiple platforms. I especially enjoy being on-site in NYC for collaborative sessions and motion-capture shoots. The clients and talent I have gotten to work with are top-notch. I can't wait for an official announcement to share!
Wishing everyone a great 2025, and the strength to take on the obstacles ahead. Keep your loved ones close, enjoy some gaming sessions, and if you have time, explore some gamedev ideas. Dare to dream, big and small <3
