Will Zhang
About... Me?
Hello, I am Will! My Chinese name is Yiming Zhang (张诣明), a name given by a random psychic, according to my parents. I love games, music, movies, pop culture stuff, and physical adventures too.
I have 7k+ hours on Destiny 2, all the way through The Final Shape. It was a full-time job.
I love to play multiplayer survival crafting games, especially with my friends. Might be my fav game genre.
Music-wise, I love dream pop and indie rock. Hatchie is my favorite artist, and I genuinely hope more people discover her music.
I’m a horror movie enthusiast and a huge fan of Junji Ito’s work in manga.
I also used to be terrible at physical activities. I basically failed the mandatory PE exam for the high school entrance exam in China. Now, I constantly exercise physically: maintaining a consistent weightlifting routine, rock climbing, exploring outdoor activities, and even completing my first half marathon.
My first “game development” experience was modifying weapons in Dying Light. That was the first time I looked under the surface of a game, digging into how data was written and how systems worked behind the scenes. In high school, I discovered my love for rigorous math while also exploring artistic expression through drawing, painting, and abstract art. (I had an exhibition based on my eccentric dreams). The combination of technical depth and creative expression inspired me to pursue game development professionally.
I have a cat named Cinnamon! I plan to name all my future pets as spices. Paprika and Cardamom are definitely on the way.
Me in the morning of half marathon
Me in cave hugging rocks
My computer science major cat (she is in a game credit)