Since 2013, Justin Roiland has been busy serving as co-creator, executive producer, writer, and director of absurdist animated comedy “Rick and Morty,” as well as voicing the show’s two main characters. In 2016, he added another title to his resume: game developer. Teaming up with industry vet Tanya Watson, whose previous credits include “Fortnite” and “Gears of War,” the duo founded Squanch Games, a studio dedicated to making people laugh through video games.
With a couple of smaller releases under its belt, Squanch is set to launch its biggest title yet: “Trover Saves the Universe.” Roiland and Watson sat down with Variety at Pax East in Boston this weekend to discuss the studio’s approach to game design, comedy, and how virtual reality inspired it all.
Game design without baggage
This is not Tanya Watson’s first rodeo. She’s been in the gaming industry for 15 years, starting as a tester...
With a couple of smaller releases under its belt, Squanch is set to launch its biggest title yet: “Trover Saves the Universe.” Roiland and Watson sat down with Variety at Pax East in Boston this weekend to discuss the studio’s approach to game design, comedy, and how virtual reality inspired it all.
Game design without baggage
This is not Tanya Watson’s first rodeo. She’s been in the gaming industry for 15 years, starting as a tester...
- 4/1/2019
- by Sarah LeBoeuf
- Variety Film + TV
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