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This Video Game Was Made in Detroit
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Welcome back to Daily Detroit, your all-local podcast sharing what to know and where to go in Southeast Michigan.
In this episode, we're thrilled to have Ariel_Knight, the creative mind behind the popular game "We Never Yield," join us in the studio.
We talk about the journey from working out of his grandmother's attic to becoming a renowned game developer. We get into the making of "We Never Yield," a game set in Detroit featuring an all-Black voice cast and characters rooted in the city's culture.
Ariel_Knight talks about the challenges he faced in the gaming industry, especially as a Black developer, and how he overcame them to create a game that resonates with many. He emphasizes the importance of representation and how he incorporated Detroit's essence into his game. From pitching his ideas at parties to collaborating with passionate voice actors and musicians, Ariel's story is one of perseverance and creativity.
We also discuss the unique aspects of "We Never Yield."
For all the gamers out there, "We Never Yield" is now available on multiple platforms, including Xbox, PlayStation, PC (Steam and Epic Games Store).
The game launch party is this Saturday at Black Tech Saturdays: https://www.blacktechsaturdays.com/events/gamingtakeover
Want local media to survive and thrive? Local media needs local support or it just won't happen. Support us on Patreon, get some swag, and join our member-only Discord: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit
Daily Detroit is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and wherever you listen to shows.
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Manage episode 430574700 series 1412618
Welcome back to Daily Detroit, your all-local podcast sharing what to know and where to go in Southeast Michigan.
In this episode, we're thrilled to have Ariel_Knight, the creative mind behind the popular game "We Never Yield," join us in the studio.
We talk about the journey from working out of his grandmother's attic to becoming a renowned game developer. We get into the making of "We Never Yield," a game set in Detroit featuring an all-Black voice cast and characters rooted in the city's culture.
Ariel_Knight talks about the challenges he faced in the gaming industry, especially as a Black developer, and how he overcame them to create a game that resonates with many. He emphasizes the importance of representation and how he incorporated Detroit's essence into his game. From pitching his ideas at parties to collaborating with passionate voice actors and musicians, Ariel's story is one of perseverance and creativity.
We also discuss the unique aspects of "We Never Yield."
For all the gamers out there, "We Never Yield" is now available on multiple platforms, including Xbox, PlayStation, PC (Steam and Epic Games Store).
The game launch party is this Saturday at Black Tech Saturdays: https://www.blacktechsaturdays.com/events/gamingtakeover
Want local media to survive and thrive? Local media needs local support or it just won't happen. Support us on Patreon, get some swag, and join our member-only Discord: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit
Daily Detroit is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and wherever you listen to shows.
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