Joe Henson (video game designer) explained

Joe Henson
Other Names:Indie Game Joe
Birth Place:United Kingdom
Occupation:Video game designer

Joe Henson is a British video game designer and marketing consultant.[1] [2] [3] His projects include Don't Scream[4] and Paranormal Tales.[5]

Career

Joe Henson is a game designer and marketing consultant currently serving as the Creative Gameplay and Marketing Director at British independent developer Digital Cybercherries. Henson's entry into the gaming industry was driven by his passion for video games.[6]

After leaving school at 15, Henson began working full-time as a painter and decorator in his family’s business. In his early teens, he started creating fan websites for his favorite games, which led to building connections with game developers. By his early twenties, these connections evolved into friendships, and in 2015, he helped start the indie studio Digital Cybercherries with his close friends.[7]

While working in the family business, Henson continued to contribute to Digital Cybercherries. His work contributed to projects like [8] and .[9] [10]

In 2020, he transitioned fully into the gaming industry by founding his own company, Indie Game Joe, where he assists indie developers with marketing their games while maintaining his role at Digital Cybercherries.

Henson's first commercial game, Don't Scream, was released in Steam Early Access for Microsoft Windows in October 2023.[11] In 2022, Henson announced that his game, Paranormal Tales would be published and co-developed by Digital Cybercherries. Paranormal Tales is slated for a 2024 release.[12]

Accolades

In 2019, Henson was nominated for Community Manager of the Year at the Social Media Marketing Awards UK.[13] In 2024, he won a Shorty Award for Best Launch Campaign for his work on Don't Scream.[14]

Games

Title Released Role(s)
2016 Marketing director
2020 Creative gameplay and marketing director
Don't Scream2023 Founder and game designer
Paranormal TalesUpcoming Founder and creative gameplay designer

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Ultimate Guide - How to Respond to Negative Reviews on Steam and why Customer Relations is Important.. Game Developer. Henson. Joe. February 9, 2022 . February 11, 2024.
  2. Web site: Digital Cybercherries' Joe Henson reflects on the variety of experiences crammed into Free Radical's beloved shooter.. GamesIndustry. June 6, 2024. July 12, 2024.
  3. Web site: Don't Scream: How a small team is leveraging Unreal to deliver dynamic scares.. Unreal Source. PFISTERER. NICK. April 24, 2024. July 12, 2024.
  4. Web site: Little monsters: why indie developers make the best horror games. . Stuart. Keith. October 31, 2023 . February 9, 2024.
  5. Web site: Why Bethesda Responding to Starfield's Steam Reviews Is Part of a Rising Games Industry Trend. IGN. Cripe. Michael. December 1, 2023 . February 11, 2024.
  6. Web site: Hypercharge: Unboxed’s Joe Henson Talks the Game, Mental Health, a PS5 Release and the Future.. Fandomwire. Addison. Luke. June 30, 2024. July 12, 2024.
  7. Web site: Joe Henson Dishes On Hypercharge: Unboxed’s Success & Inspirations. The Escapist. Cichacki. Shaun. June 7, 2024. July 12, 2024.
  8. Web site: NewRetroArcade: Neon' Drips Nostalgia With Multiplayer and Expanded Customization on Vive. UploadVR. Jagneaux. David. May 2, 2016 . February 11, 2024.
  9. Web site: Hypercharge: Unboxed devs on the game's origins & persevering through setbacks. . Denzer . TJ. August 31, 2022 . February 11, 2024.
  10. Web site: 'Hypercharge: Unboxed' Is Toy Story, But With Guns - Lots Of Guns. . Paprocki . Matt. June 7, 2019 . February 11, 2024.
  11. Web site: Don't Scream: Official Early Access Release Date Trailer. IGN. October 24, 2023. February 23, 2024.
  12. Web site: UE5-Powered Horror Paranormal Tales Will Be Published by Digital Cybercherries. 80 Level . McKenzie . Theodore. November 10, 2022 . July 12, 2024.
  13. Web site: Community Manager of the Year (Shortlist Announced).. SocialDay. September 12, 2019. July 12, 2024.
  14. Web site: 16TH ANNUAL WINNERS AND HONOREES. ShortyAwards. May 22, 2024. July 12, 2024.

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