Category: Game developer

24 Jul

Lena Raine – Developer and composer

Known for: Celeste, Chicory: A Colorful Tale, Sackboy: A Big Adventure
Known best for her work on the soundtracks of CelesteChicory: A Colorful Tale, and MinecraftLena Raine is a constant fixture in the music library of any respectable gamer.
But did you know that Lena makes games, too? If you haven’t played ESC yet, you’re in for a narrative treat.

24 Jul

Megan Fox – Founder of Glass Bottom Games

Known for: SkateBIRD, Spartan Fist, Hot Tin Roof: The Cat That Wore A Fedora
Having taught herself how to code at the age of 11, Megan Fox (no, not that one!) embodies the ingenuity of the indie games industry.
Even the name of her studio, Glass Bottom Games (a reference to an issue many women in game development are all too familiar with), demonstrates her tenacity and will to succeed.
If you’re looking for games filled with cute critters and fascinating stories, give Hot Tin Roof: The Cat That Wore A FedoraSkateBIRD, or Spartan Fist a chance!

24 Jul

Amy Hennig – Director and script writer

Known for: Uncharted, Jak & Daxter, Legacy of KainAn American video game director and script writer, Amy Hennig shook up the world of video games with her work on the Legacy of Kain series, especially the Legacy of Kain: Soulreaver, where she acted as a director, producer, and writer.Most known for her work on the Uncharted series, she also contributed to the PlayStation classic, Jak & Daxter.