October 17, 2023
Shawnee State University’s Shawnee Game Conference (SGC) has announced Tyvic Stallworth will serve as a keynote speaker at this year’s event. A game designer that specializes in player mechanics and combat systems, Stallworth has a keen interest in making sure his designs are backed by intuitive game feel.
Stallworth made his path from a QA Analyst to an Associate Game Designer at Naughty Dog within a year’s time. Since then, he’s been on the Multiplayer team and has gotten to display his skills in player mechanics and combat systems, several of which have become a core part of gameplay for games such as “The Last of Us” and “Call of Duty: Warzone”.
Stallworth’s believes that players need information which is accurate, quick, and easily digestible in a moment’s notice. He emphasizes the need for players to have intuitive mechanics that feel natural to use. Reaching a harmony between the two elements is his goal and the foundation of his designs and implementations.
SGC is the longest-running academic conference in the Midwest. Held on campus for over twenty years, the conference brings together gaming students, industry professionals, and avid gamers alike to explore the newest trends and technology in the gaming world. This year’s conference will be held on campus Nov. 3 & 4.
To learn more about the Shawnee Game Conference, visit shawneegamecon.com.