In this episode, we dive into the inspiring story of a Barcelona-based game developer who transitioned from a childhood passion for drawing to founding successful video game companies.
We discuss Elias's past of building, scaling and selling 2 game development studios and also his interest in Pixel Art - something he managed to turn into a successful social media venture.
Whether you're a game developer or someone who is just interested in learning about the behind-the-scenes of game creation, this episode offers a wealth of knowledge and inspiration. Hope you will enjoy it.
Elias’s Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@elias_lozano
Elias’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elias_lozano_garcia/?hl=en
0.00 - 7:00 Early beginnings and Java games
7:00 - 13:00 Starting the first company
13:00 - 20:00 The world before and after the App store
20:00 - 28:00 Starting Omnidrone
28:00 - 31:00 Managing people & building teams
31:00 - 34:00 How do you develop an art style for a game?
34:00 - 37:00 Pixel Art
37:00 - 42.00 Becoming a successful content creator
42.00 - 47:00 What are you working on now?
47.00 - 51.00 Today’s game investment landscape
51.00 - 56.00 Thoughts on AI
56.00 - 1.00.00 Creating a team culture & sustainable work environment
1.00.00 - 1.04.00 Advice you’d give for aspiring young artists
Elias Lozano Garcia: Pixel Art, Omnidrone & Making a lasting Impact