ACTIVE MEMBERS

I am the Founder and Director of MonRiverGames. I also teach as part of the Game Design and Interactive Media Program at West Virginia University. 

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Joined Summer 2022; Co-Assistant Director, Programmer and Unity Developer. I graduated from WVU with a computer science degree and will be attending Savannah College School of Art and Design graduate program in Game Design this Fall!

Joined Summer 2023; Media Director, I'm excited for the opportunity to volunteer at MonRiverGames and to be its new social media director. I really enjoy what the studio is doing and how our projects are coming along.

Joined Spring 2023; Leadership Team, I am a Game Design and Interactive Media alumni at WVU. I enjoy both 2D and 3D character creation. I led our LightRush project in the Fall 2023 session and I am assisting with this session's competitions.

Joined Summer 2023; Co-Assistant Director. Received a Computer Science degree from WVU IN 2003, but have been playing video games as a hobby for the majority of my life. I am instructing "Coding for Media Applications" this semester at WVU. I want to learn as much as I can and share what I learn.

Joined Summer 2023; Community Director,  I am helping wherever I can! I have a passion for creating interactive experiences that make learning fun. This past school year I assisted the most with communication between the WV State Museum and the studio's project WV Quest. 

Joined Summer 2023; Leadership team and publishing support. I'm an alumnus at WVU of the Game Design and Interactive Media program. I also helped create and maintain our new studio-specific discord server. 

Joined Spring 2023; I am an alumnus of WVU's Computer and Electrical Engineering program and help with troubleshooting support as much as possible for the game program. I teach Unity game engine-based development classes for the University. In addition to code, I also enjoy writing stories and dabbling in art and music.

Joined Fall 2023; I am an WVU alumnus of Computer Science with a Minor in Creative Writing. My dream is to utilize both of my skills as a writer and programmer and make RPGs that invite the player to explore a different world, get involved with the characters, and hopefully walk away from the experience with something they didn't have before.

Joined Summer 2024; GDIM program senior at WVU. Project lead of "Derby"

Joined Fall 2024;Project Co-Lead of "Derby". Game designer specializing in level design and blueprinting within Unreal Engine. I’ve been crafting immersive and innovative gaming experiences throughout my studies. As a lifelong gamer, my passion for gaming fuels my creative process, helping me design engaging and enjoyable games across various genres and styles. I’m driven to create unique and captivating worlds that players can fully explore and enjoy.

Joined Summer 2024; Artist/designer and Vice President of the WVU Game Developers Club. Co-Lead of the "Chumps Chained" Project

Joined Summer 2024; I am a WVU GDIM major specializing in art and design but looking to continue expanding my skills. I love the process of creating and working with others to build meaningful experiences and can't wait to grow as a creator! Co-Lead of the "Chumps Chained" Project

Joined Summer 2024; GDIM program junior at WVU. Since I was younger I've enjoyed coming up with unique stories and ideas, and video games are a passion of my that I am able funnel that creative outlet through. I'm excited to move forward and work together with everyone at MonRiverGames to make some great projects!

Joined Summer 2023; Hi! My name is Joud and I am interested in UX, interaction design, and generative art. You can check out some of my creations on my instagram @heyyjoud.
 

Joined Fall 2024; Created 2d art and animations for Chumps Chained.
 

Joined Fall 2024; Hi, I'm Brayden and I am from Pittsburgh. I am currently studying IDM and specialize in Modeling and Unreal Engine.

Joined Fall 2024; My name is Christian Cahall. I am enrolled in my senior year as a Game Design and Interactive Media Major at WVU. As a child, I enjoyed creating worlds through art and designing games to allow others to experience them. During my capstone, I aim to challenge myself, improve , and learn invaluable lessons that will help me find a successful career within the game design industry in the future.
 

Joined Fall 2024; Hi, I'm Isaiah and I'm from Belle Vernon, PA. I enjoy reading and playing video games. I work in Blender for 3D modeling and 3D animation.
 

Joined Fall 2024;Hi, my name is Ivanie M. Ortiz, I'm a game design major here at WVU. My main focus and big passions are games with complex mechanics and in-depth systems. Along with making combat systems for games I'm also big on story boarding and writing.

Joined Fall 2024; Hello! My name is Jordan and I'm from Morgantown, WV. I discovered my love for video games when my father brought Final Fantasy VII home in 1997. It completely opened my eyes to the wide possibilities the video game medium was capable of. Ever since I've wanted to write my own narratives and lead a creative team to create truly immersive journeys. I am currently a senior in WVU's Game Design and Interactive Media program. In my free time I enjoy playing board games, video games, reading and watching horror movies.

Joined Fall 2024; Hello, my name is Shylar. I am a senior at WVU with a Game Design and Interactive Media major and a Computer Science minor. My passion for video games led me to this field. I specialize in engine work, blueprinting, and mechanics. Upon graduation, I hope to pursue a career in Game Development.

Joined Fall 2024; Specializes in Unreal engine blueprints and 3d modeling. Works on "Derby."
 

Joined Fall 2024; Hi! My name is Triston and I am from Wheeling, WV. I am a senior in the GDIM program here at WVU! I am also a member of the WV Air National Guard. In my free time I like to go backpacking, play video games and hang out with my two dogs Obi and Binx.
 

Riley Reid is is an aspiring game designer and creative writer with a keen interest in blending storytelling and technology. Currently pursuing a degree in Interactive Media and Game Design, as well as English with an area of emphasis in creative writing, she is dedicated to mastering the art of crafting immersive experiences and compelling narratives. Riley actively participates in game jams and writing workshops to refine her skills and build a portfolio. She aims to create innovative games and captivating stories that resonate with audiences. She hopes to bring fresh perspective and engaging experiences to the digital world.

Joined Fall 2024; I am a senior Game Design and Interactive Media student. I am currently working with Prof. Cole and others on an AR game through Unity for the WV State Museum! I have been attempting to learn more C++ as of late!
 

Joined Fall 2024; My name is Rachel Ogbonna and I'm a sophomore computer science major at West Virginia University. This year I will be doing research with MonRiverGames under the RAP program. In my free time, I enjoy hanging out with my friends, playing video games, and listening to music. Although I'm new to working in the game development field, I'm excited to learn all about it!
 

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Joined Fall 2024; I am a senior at WVU pursuing a BS in computer science. I have always loved video games and I am excited to be part of a team to make one!
 

Joined Fall 2024; My name is Matthew Guyer, I am a senior Computer Science student at West Virginia University. I have always had a great admiration for game developers and I look forward to learning more about their process.
 

Joined Fall 2024;I've has been making games, in some capacity, since I was in elementary school. A small selection of projects I have worked on can be found at https://shortenedname.itch.io/
 

Joined Fall 2024; I love anime and enjoy traveling around the world and doing photography.