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. . n s f s t ; Will Davis Introducing By Chantal van den Hoogen NHTV has done it again! They’ve recruited yet another game industry veteran for IGAD. Curious to know all about him? Keep reading! Role within NHTV I’m Will, Education manager for IGAD. So a combination of visionary paladin, and grumpy old bastard. Previous experience Lots of different places from EA in LA to Ubi in Paris. Most LOL moment as game developer Whilst recording car engines I once drove a car into a lake, that was rather amusing. I got lost during an ice storm in a desert whilst recording weapons… I mean really, what are the odds? I spend months planning a trip to a desert and then almost drown in a flash flood. Why game development? I didn’t purposely choose this career path . I had a hobby and people kept paying me to do things, and then one day I noticed that an industry had sprung up. So I got lucky! “The beauty of an ever changing industry...there is always something new to look forward to” Favourite game(s) Even though i’ve been working in this industry for a long time, I still enjoy gaming. The beauty of an ever changing industry is there is always something new to look forward to. Currently enjoying GTA5 and Shadow of Mordor. All time favourite is probably Mario Kart. Favourite outside activities There’s an outside? When I do visit the mythical outside, you’ll find me climbing or surfing. Favourite fruit Coffee! General tips for IGAD first years! Always get up after waking up, rather than before to avoid confusion. Don’t panic it will be fine Keep yourself fit and healthy and enjoy life. % e s ! E e n e. 25 Interior_Brewed_Oktober2014.indd 25 22-10-14 12:09