Hi,

James Deogrades in a flannel shirt, sitting on a Minecraft log, posing with a tamed Minecraft wolf in a pixelated forest.

I'm James!

A software developer and producer who spent years mastering the art of player engagement, now leading the teams that bring gaming experiences to life

My Work

Voxel-style Minecraft panorama showing a house in a cherry blossom grove with a pig and chicken.

Minecraft Projects
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Cooking

ADD-ON | DEVELOPMENT / TRAILER / KEYART | 2025

Developed and created the marketing for an Add-On that adds custom cooking appliances and foods

A Minecraft scene with Knuckles, Amy, Tails, and Sonic around a crafting table, with Shadow on a ledge.

Sonic Add-On

ADD-ON | DEVELOPMENT | 2025

Developed gameplay systems for the Sonic Add-On that adds character transformations, custom abilities, and level mechanics

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Avatar: Rites of Passage

MASH-UP | DEVELOPMENT / UI | 2024

Developed gameplay and UI for an open-world Avatar adventure DLC set in the bioluminescent rainforests of Pandora

About Me

Although I've worked professionally in the industry for over five years as a software developer and production manager, my journey as a professional creative within Minecraft began when I was just six years old. From the pocket edition days of my early childhood to consoles in my teens and, finally, to PC, where I am now, Minecraft has been a core part of my life.

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What excites me about this game is that there are infinite possibilities to create anything that you can imagine. Now, in my experience, that was a bunch of mini games like sky wars, bed wars, and survival games. But now, my goal is to actualize new player experiences that will enhance Minecraft as a whole.

My innate ability to solve problems and eagerness to create spectacular things have driven me to strive to be a leader in the industry. I'm looking to leverage my technical expertise and production background to lead collaborative teams in shipping immersive experiences that exceed the expectations of players worldwide.