#207 - Heather Cerlan Interview On Naughty Dog, Bethesda, Last Of Us, Hawthorne, Creation Engine

Heather Cerlan a former artist at Naughty and Bethesda, in this interview she shares her journey from a passionate artist to a studio founder, discussing her experiences at Naughty Dog and Bethesda, her insights on game development, and her ambitious new project Hawthorne. Discover lessons on persistence, navigating industry challenges, and the future of game art and design.

HAWTHORNE INFO

https://playhawthorn.com/

#thelastofus #starfield #uncharted

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Intro

00:55 - Being In A Rockband

02:30 - Heather Kept Pestering Naughty Dog Till They Hired Her

06:17 - Having Imposter Syndrome At Naughty Dog/Naughty Dog Didnt Have Producers

08:30 - Bethesda Are About Quantity/Naughty Dog Is About Quality

10:36 - Heather’s Role At Bethesda/Starfield

13:45 - Pros & Cons Of Creation Engine