Alan McDermott
Wushu Studios
Alan began his career in games more than 20 years ago in sound. He was audio director on MotorStorm and Driveclub before moving into Game Direction in one of Playstation’s prototype divisions. He co-founded Secret Sorcery to focus on VR titles before founding Wushu Studios with the goal of creating a positive, people-focused development studio that would not compromise on the well-being of its staff or the technical and creative excellence expected by its clients.
Alan McDermott is speaking at the following session/s
KEYNOTE: Come Together: Building a Positive and People-first Future for Game Development in the North West
This session will explore how Wushu Studios strives to shape the future of development through a people-first approach, and a positive company culture. We’ll discuss how leadership is being reimagined in the studio, the value and challenges of collaboration post-COVID, and the benefits and pitfalls of co-development. Wushu Studios and the North West of England are fast becoming a beacon for forward-thinking game development in the UK, setting new standards for the industry.
Host: Leanne Bayley, Atomhawk
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