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Xalavier Nelson Jr. (Studio Head, Strange Scaffold)
Location: Room 2001, West Hall
Date: Thursday, March 21
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Core Pass - Get your pass now!
Topic: Design, Production & Team Leadership
Format: Session
Vault Recording: Video
Audience Level: All
El Paso, Elsewhere is a throwback third-person shooter that was praised as a "long-lost Remedy game"- all while excluding the most prominent feature of its primary inspiration. Unlike Max Payne, none of your enemies wield guns, making El Paso, Elsewhere a bullet time game... without opposing bullets. In this talk, creative director and Strange Scaffold studio head Xalavier Nelson Jr. walks fellow developers through the decisions and pivot points that allowed El Paso, Elsewhere to echo some of the most beloved titles in games history without being caught in their shadow.
Whether they're building a direct sequel or a spiritual successor, attendees will gain a unique perspective for how to honor a significant foundation while making decisive choices for their next creative vision.
Leaders, designers, and vision-holders across the development spectrum will benefit from this discussion, particularly if they have an interdisciplinary perspective or role.
