Fun+People – João Xavier, Technical Director at Studio Ellipsis

Fun+ People: exclusive interview with João Xavier, Technical Director

Discover how João Xavier blends tech, games, and passion at Studio Ellipsis.

Hello and welcome back to another episode of behind-the-scenes insights at FunPlus, where we spotlight the incredible individuals who are the heartbeat of our organization.

Today, we would like you to meet João Xavier, Technical Director at Studio Ellipsis.

Curious about his journey and insights? Don’t miss this episode of Fun+People!

Are you ready? Let’s find out!

Meet João, Technical Director at Studio Ellipsis!

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“I do my job because I love tech, games, and people, and I do it to make the young in me proud.” – João Xavier

“Studio Ellipsis is rooted in a group of people that know what they’re doing and what they cannot do.” – João Xavier

Welcome! It’s a pleasure to have you with us. Thank you so much for joining us today. Could you kick things off by introducing yourself?

Hi, my name is João Xavier, and I work as a Technical Director at FunPlus.

Great! Hello, João Xavier! Tell us more about your journey. How did you end up here at FunPlus?

So my career went from studying computer engineering to being a mobile app developer to making mobile games, then PC and console games.

And now I’m here for a brand new adventure.

Why do you do your job?

I do my job because I love tech games and people, and I do it to make the young in me proud.

Great! Tell us more about what you do as a Technical Director

As a technical director, I get to take the vision of the game and translate it into architecture, and then communicate it to the rest of the team.

I also get to improve the workflows for everybody, so that they spend less time doing things they don’t like, and more time consuming games.

And since we’re a small and nimble team, I also get to do some programming myself.

Tell us more about Studio Ellipsis

So Studio Ellipsis, for me, is rooted in a group of people that know what they’re doing and what they cannot do.

It is very important for me to work with this target, individuals who have a clear vision for the game, and it is exciting, and we’re taking some bold initiatives.

And I very much enjoy it. We have a clear strategy and a path for our game and for our future as a company.

The Meaning of Fun… What does it mean to you?

Fun to me means sharing beautiful experiences with others.

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That’s a wrap!

A big thank you to João for joining and sharing his insights, and to you, dear reader, for tuning in.

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About FunPlus

FunPlus is one of the largest privately held companies in all of gaming. Founded in 2010, it is a global creator of interactive entertainment experiences powered by technology, with cross-platform game development and IP creation at its core.

FunPlus is an organization that fosters top industry talent, with around 2,000 team members based in offices and studios across three continents.

These talented creative teams are well-known for developing hugely popular cross-platform titles, including:

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Studio Ellipsis

To the ones who see beyond.

At Studio Ellipsis, we delve deep into the art of storytelling, crafting original IPs that are gateways to vast, evolving universes.

We are committed to innovation and authenticity, valuing the purity of creative expression and the joy of collaborative creation. We strive to develop games that inspire, entertain, and endure.