Episode 16: The Mentality of Working in Game Development (ft. John Diaz)

It is one thing to be a player of video games, and it is another thing to be a creator of video games. What leads someone to want to develop games? How does one make that journey? What are some of the social and psychological dynamics one may encounter entering and rising within the industry? In this episode, Eric, Javon, and Reza speak with game developer John Diaz as Diaz discusses the story of his career, as well as his experiences with culture, representation, and mental health, in the gaming industry.