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So today's show is going to be a little different. I'd thought I'd show this interview I did
with Jenova Chen a while back. For those of you who don't know who Jenova Chen is. He's
the owner of That Game Company. He's the mind behind FlOw, Flower, and Journey. I contacted
Mr. Chen though Twitter one day and asked him for an interview about why he is personally
motivated to produce video games and how it all came to be. He accepted and what I got
was great answer's. If you read this interview you're going to notice that Jenova Chen is
a really intelligent, motivated, and over good hearted person. This isn't common if
you ask me. Check in the description below to find the interview. I used to run that
website By The way. But this single interview was my greatest accomplishment in my career
believe it or not. I want to point out one thing in this interview that really struck
me. I asked what advice Mr. Chen would give to future game developers. This is what I
got. “Think about why you want to make a video game beyond just the fact that you can
make it. Is there anything you want to say through this game? A video game is an instrument!
What is the passion deep in your heart that you want to use this video game for? If you
stay true to that passion, even when a game fails, it will only help you to become closer
to realizing your vision the next time you begin again.” I don't know if you can understand
the amount of meaning within those words. But this is not only a video game development
quote but a life quote. If you're not following your dreams or passion, then I don't think
you're living at all. You've got to be willing to fail at what you do. I believe everyone
has a purpose to their life. I also think it's a damn shame to waste your life away
not following that purpose, that passion, and that drive! And If you're not living life
the way you want to live it! Start now! Life is short, make the most of it. Forget what
happened in the past and follow your dreams and never give up. Effort, determination,
and change starts with you. Nobody else. Never stop following your dreams. Never settle for
less, and never ever live a mediocre lifestyle. I'll see you all later, take care everyone.