Meet Jonathan, a Tech Artist, a Game Dev, and a Dad, fulfilling his dream come true job, making Video Games! We discuss how he built his career in the video game industry after college... influences we grew up with that we love and can all relate to. He shares valuable career advice for any person aspiring to create video games; and how they can contribute, without having to fit-in to the perceived status-quo. Join us for a very candid and friendly chat, full of laughs, & warm console vibes!
Guest Bio:
Jonathan Morales- Rocha (he/him) grew up in the Central Coast and Central Valley of California and attended UC Santa Cruz to pursue a career in games. Jonathan is now a Senior Tech Artist at Jam City and a co-founder of No Static Games working on a Rap Rhythm game and some smaller-scale projects.
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Jonathan Morales-Rocha
Dad | Game Dev | Tech Artist | Audio
Reference Notes:
No Static Games Website
The GDoCExpo Direct 2022 - Indie Games Showcase
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lzzaHMGKaY&t=43s
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