James Jennings

1994 Blockbuster Video World Video Game Championship Champion (Orlando area, Sega Genesis division).

[James Jennings @JamesJennings]

Only 1 can be true:
1. Epic did diligence, cut people not critical to the future, so "not a rightsizing" is a lie.

2. They cut people based on what part of the business they were in, not talent, so this is another wasteful act of the industry.

I vote 2.
https://t.co/ioT2tTqufw

[James Jennings @JamesJennings]

I built something for my game industry friends - a daily, 5-minute briefing-style newsletter called gg!

It's hard to keep up with industry news - there's an information gap between decision makers and people making the games. I wanted to close that gap.

https://t.co/KGnmzT6ogi

[James Jennings @JamesJennings]

People in tech don't give a f*** about what they're working on, people in games deeply do.

Obvious? Should have been. Talking about it this week on Bluesky - https://t.co/LASpbMvAde

[James Jennings @JamesJennings]

🎮 “It's just software development with better graphics, right?” Wrong. Leadership in games looks deceptively familiar - until it breaks everything you thought you knew about how teams work.

Talking about the hidden skills gap between tech and games: https://t.co/KKaV7EjV3x

[James Jennings @JamesJennings]

What questions do you have about tech leadership in gaming? What would you like to hear more about? Whether you're an industry vet or looking to make the leap to games, I'd love to hear from you 🎮

[James Jennings @JamesJennings]

I'll be sharing regular insights about tech leadership in games, industry transitions, and building sustainable dev cultures. Real stories, both wins and stumbles.

[James Jennings @JamesJennings]

Now on 2XKO, we've built something special - a development org that enables creative freedom while maintaining excellence. Different path than I expected, but tech experience proved valuable in unexpected ways.

[James Jennings @JamesJennings]

The breakthrough? Understanding that game development needs different things from its leaders. We're not here to drive solutions - we're here to enable creative vision. Major mindset shift.

[James Jennings @JamesJennings]

Example: I tried bringing in OKRs - a staple of tech leadership. To game developers, it felt like unnecessary overhead that got in the way of creative iteration. My 'radical candor' feedback style? That landed even worse 😅

[James Jennings @JamesJennings]

Six months into my role at Riot, impostor syndrome hit hard. My trusted leadership toolbox just wasn't working in game development. What worked in tech was often creating friction here.

[James Jennings @JamesJennings]

(This thread was posted on Bluesky on Monday. I'm curious how the engagement differs here!)

https://t.co/Niiq4Dh1Kf

[James Jennings @JamesJennings]

After 2 decades leading product development teams in tech, I had to completely rethink my approach when I joined Riot Games. Really excited to start sharing stories and perspectives about development leadership in gaming 🎮 #GameDev #Leadership

[James Jennings @JamesJennings]

Hi - after nearly 5 years after transitioning into the game industry, I'd like to start sharing stories about the transition, and my learnings about leadership. It's been a wild ride.

I hopped over to Bsky, come hang out and join the conversation: https://t.co/moALzeF4uc

[Shaun Rivera @Unconkable]

@TheNitten @Play2XKO @draggles I want to also remind anyone reading that it takes a massive team across many disciplines to bring our 2X champions to life. Much love to the entire Jinx team.

[2XKO @Play2XKO]

Jinx hits 2xko in 2025. sign up to playtest her at https://t.co/X68tPvvXq6.

#Arcane is available to watch now on @Netflix while you wait

[2XKO @Play2XKO]

we've got next

[Life @ Riot @LifeAtRiot]

Interested in joining the team dedicated to building Project L?

Check out the latest open roles: https://t.co/GcjKJeGbrB.

[Evo @Evo]

Riot Games will be bringing Project L to the #Evo2023 floor!

Come take a look at the new gameplay and information on their new duo play mode in today’s recap.
https://t.co/6X0X8t9BeJ

[James Jennings @JamesJennings]

A lot of very talented people worked really, really, hard to bring this to players. We're all so excited for what comes next!

[Riot Games @riotgames]

Play solo or tag in a friend, the choice is yours.

Executive producer @ProtomCannon and game director @Unconkable showcase the duo play system and talk about the evolution of Project L.

Learn More: https://t.co/YRgI1vxg9n

[Riot Games @riotgames]

/dev: Gameplay Basics & Tag in Project L

To cap off the year, let’s take a closer look at Project L’s core gameplay: We believe in systems that are deep and flexible, including dynamic movement, impactful buttons, and a whole lot of tag.