Hey, Good Game Modern Game Design Using Paper and AI: The Couples Game Story
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Jan 14, 2025 Join game designer Osebo Akhigbe, known for Couples.Game and his work with Tumblr and Oculus, as he shares his dynamic journey in game design. He discusses the creative fusion of paper prototyping and AI in modern gaming, revealing how he crafts engaging puzzles and efficiently develops mobile games. Osebo also highlights the resurgence of chess, community engagement in gaming, and the challenges of monetization. Tune in for insights on blending traditional methods with cutting-edge technology!
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Early Gaming Memories
- Osebo's earliest game memories include playing Frogger, Tekken, and RollerCoaster Tycoon with his father.
- He also fondly remembers playing RuneScape with a science teacher who led wilderness raids, until a scamming incident ended his RuneScape journey.
Design Journey
- Osebo's design background started with a Fine Arts and Information Systems degree, combining creative and technical skills.
- Early work at a DC agency honed his design talent, but he realized he preferred deep dives into specific areas, like social systems at Tumblr.
Tumblr, Facebook, and VR
- Osebo joined Tumblr after Yahoo's acquisition, experiencing the company's rebranding and eventual sale to Automatic.
- His interest in VR led him to Facebook, where he worked on Oculus Venues and explored virtual animation within VR environments.