

144: Keeping it Queer with Mo Cohen and Hagen Deloss (Queer Quest)
Jan 20, 2025
Mo Cohen, creator and designer of the point-and-click adventure game Queer Quest, and Hagen Deloss, its artist, dive into the colorful world of LGBTQ+ gaming. They share their personal journeys in indie development while blending humor with sincere narratives. The duo discusses the significance of representation, emotional depth, and the challenges of nudity in games. They also explore the fusion of artistic influences from Portland and the collaborative process behind the game. Their insights into grief, access, and community add depth to this vibrant conversation.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
QueerQuest: A Journey in Game Development
01:38 • 11min
Navigating Grief and Access in Queer Gaming
12:32 • 2min
Nudity and Representation in Gaming
14:43 • 5min
Queer Quest: Art and Inclusivity
19:52 • 11min
Navigating Music Rights and Expressive Animation in Media
31:16 • 3min
Navigating Collaboration in Animation
34:26 • 4min
Creating Queer Quest: A Journey of Growth and Grief
38:06 • 13min
Queer Narratives in Game Design
51:22 • 12min
Creative Challenges in Game Development
01:03:04 • 16min
Inspiration and Creative Expression in Animation
01:18:44 • 2min
Exploring Queer Quest and Online Presence
01:20:21 • 3min