From Sensible Soccer & Cannon Fodder to Sociable Soccer 25: creativity, music and navigating the games industry, with Sensible Software co-founder Jon Hare
Description
Jon Hare is the co-founder of legendary game studio, Sensible Software, and was behind a host of global best-selling games, such as Sensible World of Soccer, Cannon Fodder, Mega Lo Mania and Sensible Golf. Jon's career as a creative director and game publisher stretches from the 1980s through to today, and is currently launching Sociable Soccer 25.
We cover a lot of ground in this interview, from how he found his way into the industry, through to developing hit games and navigating the challenges of the games industry. We also discuss gaming music at length, including insights into working with gaming music legends Richard Joseph and Martin Gallway, and making music with his own group, The Sensible Band.
Jon also offers advice to aspiring games developers and gives his thoughts on channelling creativity. It's an epic interview!
🔗 Links:
Website - Sociable Soccer
Facebook - Sociable Soccer
X - @JonHare
🎵 Music:
Neon Gaming, by Dope Stuff
Narcissus, by Jon Hare and Richard Joseph
Canon Fodder Theme, by Jon Hare and Richard Joseph
Parrallax, by Martin Galway
United States
