This week on The MCA Prodcast Pat Murphy talks to Josh Tsui who is DePaul University’s Director of Innovation for the Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media. Joshua Tsui spent over two decades working in video game development at EA and Midway Games on iconic franchises such as Mortal Kombat, WWE, and Fight Night. He also co-founded two AAA game development studios, partnering with Microsoft and Activision to create original IP and to refresh the historic Tony Hawk franchise.

As well as gaming, Josh has also worked on leading immersive experiences and events such as hologram exhibits and stadium tours and is also a respected filmmaker. He directed the hit documentary Insert Coin which was selected for SXSW as well as numerous film festivals around the world.

In this episode Josh looks back on his ‘giant non-linear mess’ of a career spanning video games, movies, and live experiences. He and Pat consider if there is a traditional career path or entry route for anyone wanting to work in these fields.

Josh reflects on the advancement of graphics computing power and the effect that’s had on production. He looks forward to a future where production assets are freely available for users to adopt, alter and have fun with; lowering the cost of production and increasing producers ability to be creative.

Despite a consistent shift to virtual worlds, Josh explores the importance of real life experiences and how producers of virtual content are thinking ever-more about how they can expand their digital experiences in to the real world. Similarly digital assets and virtual content can enhance real-life experiences, adding an extra layer of sensory enjoyment to museums and live events, for example.
 

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