One of the great things about a maturing indie scene in the context of an increasingly digital marketplace is that it tends to highlight the efforts of game developers who would otherwise have gone unnoticed by the mainstream gaming press. And in this context, and considering all the talk about how Gen Z are perceived as being incredibly lazy, it's heartening to discover a 20 year old game developer who is working hard towards his dreams, and who hasn't been deterred by the increasing number of layoffs which are occurring within the development sector. Indeed, and with a number of other games already out as part of his portfolio, Ethan Harris-Austin is certainly carving out a reputation as someone who is one to watch.
I spoke to Ethan Harris-Austin about his forthcoming Lens Gloss game (which you can download the demo from Steam) and was able to ask him as to what inspired the title, and what his plans are for the future after he graduates from university. Enjoy!
https://youtu.be/ynqXGwMCfAE?si=i_2J7IHSIKSMKD59
Ethan, tell me a little bit about yourself. How long have you been in games development and what made you decide to embark on this journey?
Okay, I'm 20 now, and I think I started off when I was 7 years old, and I start...