Adaptive game and level designer as well as a seasoned audio/music producer.

Welcome to White-Hot_Games, the creative alias of Max White, a versatile game designer and a seasoned audio/music producer.

 

Currently based in Bristol, Max has a wide range of interests he pulls on as a game designer. He's a forward thinker who weaves his love for games, music, writing, art, culture, and history into mesmerising gaming experiences.

 

With a solid background in Contemporary Music Production and over a decade of hands-on experience, Max seamlessly merged his musical prowess with game design. The lockdown catalysed his journey into game development, where he became well-versed in audio implementation using Wwise and delved into systems like Game Maker Studio 2, Unreal, C#, and Unity. His solo projects expanded his expertise, encompassing everything from 2D art creation using Procreate to gaining a holistic understanding of game production.

 

Max's interest in game design didn't stop there. He honed his skills through online courses and pursued a Master of Computer Science (MCS) in Commercial Game Design at the University of West England. Collaborating in diverse teams' he undertook real-world projects in Game Maker, Unity, and Unreal.

 

Graduating in November 2023 completing a thesis titled "Ludonarrative Harmony: Eliciting Emotion in Games," and its accompanying experiment in the form of a game "Workplace Dissonance". Additionally, his paper, "Gamification in Drone Defence: Evaluating Boid Scripting," is on the path to publication with university support.

 

Game design isn't just a job for him; it's a lifelong passion and calling. He's a storyteller, a problem solver, and a creator who thrives in the dynamic world of gaming. Max's love for games, music, writing, and history fuels his creativity and innovation, and he's unwaveringly committed to delivering unforgettable gaming experiences.

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Software Skills:

Unreal5, Unity3D, Game Maker Studio 2, WWise, LogicProX, FL Studio, Cubase, Procreate, MagicaVoxel.

C++, C#, GML.

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Soft Skills:

• Excels in systematically and analytically solving complex problems.

• ​Proven ability to think critically and address issues efficiently.

• Thrives in collaborative environments, fostering positive team dynamics.

• ​Seamlessly transitions between roles in different projects, showcasing adaptability.

• Successfully undertakes varied roles in different projects, highlighting adaptability.

• Quickly adapts to new technologies, methodologies, or project requirements.

• Strong communicator, conveying complex technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Developed a range of soft skills in the service industry, including inventory management and client relations.
• Regularly uses tools like Trello, Notion, and GitHub for efficient team and time management.

• Strong organisational skills ensure prompt meeting of project milestones.

• ​Demonstrates leadership ability, effectively managing and leading teams to successful project completion.

• ​Contributes significantly to the design, development, and refinement of various game aspects.

• Possesses knowledge of gaming industry marketing and promotion strategies.

• Understands game monetisation, including effective in-game strategy implementation.

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If you are interested in collaborating, seeing more of my work, documentation or hearing more audio please contact me at: white-hot_games@hotmail.com