#098 Juan Estevez

#098 Juan Estevez

From The Rascals Lounge Podcast by Jeff Hernandez

May 4, 2026 · 1h 16m · Episode 98

About this episode

Jeff interviews game developer Juan Estevez about his journey and current project.

Jeff interviews Juan Estevez aka Yite, a graphic designer turned game developer, about his journey and current project. Juan shares his background in animation and his passion for game development, which led him to work on a game project for the past eight years. The game features a unique concept of limited time, where players have six narrative hours to complete their mission. Juan discusses the challenges of developing the game with limited resources and the importance of community feedback. He also touches on the aesthetic inspirations for the game, the potential for future projects, and the difficulties in securing a publisher. Despite setbacks, Juan remains optimistic and committed to completing the game, emphasizing the importance of art and storytelling in his work.

People in this episode

Host: Jeff Hernandez

Guest: Juan Estevez

Topics covered

  • game development
  • graphic design
  • animation
  • storytelling
  • community feedback

Keywords

  • game development
  • graphic design
  • animation
  • narrative
  • community feedback
  • publisher challenges
  • art

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