We recently connected with Jamal Wright and have shared our conversation below.
Alright, Jamal thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. Can you talk to us about a project that’s meant a lot to you?
The most meaningful project I’ve ever worked on is my first game of course! Hi-Score Boi! It was created during a period of time I would consider a low point. A light within the darkness as one would say. Since then I’ve been able to expand upon its concept.
As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your background and context?
I think for most people, entering the gaming industry is always an interesting story. There’s the traditional way of going to college or having a good resume. Or sometimes you just might bump into the right person. For me, I applied to different companies and passed my portfolio around, but in the end, I created my own path.
Besides creating and releasing my own game, I definitely feel proud being able to acknowledge that I’m a part of the gaming industry. If there’s anything that sets me apart from others, I think it’s my ability to create unique and colorful experiences out of simple concepts. That’s one thing any current or new fan can always look forward to.
Is there a particular goal or mission driving your creative journey?
My main goal on this journey is to create games with stories and characters that people can enjoy. Maybe even relate to. I also want to make it easier for people like me to have readily available resources to learn and create a path in the gaming industry as well.
Looking back, are there any resources you wish you knew about earlier in your creative journey?
You might have to dig through a bit a fodder, but the resources are out there to teach yourself what you need to know. It comes down to discipline and making a commitment to your goals. One of the biggest lessons I learned on this journey was how important marketing is. And then learning that there are resources besides Facebook, Twitter etc that can have a huge impact on your projects.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1283000/HiScore_Boi/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/88domo_
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoonryseStudios/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/88domo_
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEcRVoJTsiftLRlOi3sarkQ