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This Video Game was Made in — and Inspired by — Detroit

Meet Aerial_Knight, behind "We Never Yield"

Norris Howard Norris Howard Detroit, MI

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This Video Game was Made in — and Inspired by — Detroit

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We talk about the journey from working out of his grandmother's attic to becoming a renowned game developer. We get into the making of "We Never Yield," a game set in Detroit featuring an all-Black voice cast and characters rooted in the city's culture.


Ariel_Knight talks about the challenges he faced in the gaming industry, especially as a Black developer, and how he overcame them to create a game that resonates with many.

He emphasizes the importance of representation and how he incorporated Detroit's essence into his game. From pitching his ideas at parties to collaborating with passionate voice actors and musicians, Ariel's story is one of perseverance and creativity.

We also discuss the unique aspects of "We Never Yield."

For all the gamers out there, "We Never Yield" is now available on multiple platforms, including Xbox, PlayStation, PC (Steam and Epic Games Store).

The game launch party is this Saturday at Black Tech Saturdays: https://www.blacktechsaturdays.com/ev...

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