Lance Duby is a 14 year old phenomenal game designer in the making! He has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and has dreamed of making a video games for as long as he can remember. In April, Lance was granted his “wish” through the Make-A-Wish Foundation B.C. where he chose to come to EA to pitch his own game idea. Thanks to the kindness and generous spirit of various Creative Directors from EA Burnaby, Lance’s wish came true. He met with a team of designers to help create his pitch and over all concept. With the help and guidance of “Team Lance” (see photo), he put together a stellar presentation and couldn’t wait to share it with the Leadership Team. His team was so impressed with Lance’s vision and concept, they worked with him for an additional two days, creating posters, box cover art and a voice over for his game trailer. On presentation day, he blew everyone away and some said it was one of the best pitches they’ve seen. And that’s only the beginning. Lance was recently made an honorary member of a design team, and will be returning to EA several times over the next year as a consultant, to help shape the design of one of our new Triple A titles. Now how cool is that?
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EArl
I am so glad that this boy had this opportunity. Make a Wish are a superb charity. Very heartening to read.