I’m lucky enough to be an early 90s baby, which means I grew up during what I’ll happily argue was the greatest era of video games. As the youngest of three, I've had a controller in my hands for as long as I can remember.
My love for games began with the classics you’d expect — Sonic, Mario, Pokémon, Crash Bandicoot, Spyro — but the moment that truly sparked my love for the medium was discovering a niche 1997 release, called Final Fantasy VII. That game, and eventually the series as a whole, shaped not only my taste but my understanding of what games are. To me, video games are the ultimate form of media: art, narrative, music, and interactivity woven together in a way that places the player at the centre of the experience.
I looked at game developers the way others might look at astronauts — explorers of the unknown, discoverers of worlds no one had seen before. It felt impossible that someone like me could ever do that. After years of working jobs just to pay the bills and feeling increasingly disconnected from any sense of purpose, I finally decided to take the leap and chase the dream I’d had since childhood.
I graduated from the University of Huddersfield in July 2025 with a First Class degree and a commendation for excellent achievement in computer games. During my studies, I also worked at Cooperative Innovations Ltd., where I had the chance to contribute to award‑winning projects and take my first real steps into the industry.
What I love most about game development is the camaraderie — the way different minds, disciplines, and perspectives come together to build something none of us could create alone. That collaborative magic is what drives me forward to this day.