WayForward is a distinguished video game studio established in 1990. The company has developed games for major publishers like Capcom, Konami, and Nintendo, releasing titles on significant hardware platforms over the past 35 years. They are also known for creating the Shantae series of 2D platformers.
Recently, WayForward developed the latest installment in the iconic Contra series, titled Operation Galuga, which reimagines the original Contra from 1987.
Voldi Way, the founder and CEO of WayForward, and Tomm Hulett, a Director at the company, discuss the studio’s history and the development of Contra: Operation Galuga.
Joe Nash is a developer, educator, and award-winning community builder who has worked at companies like GitHub, Twilio, Unity, and PayPal. He began his software development journey by creating mods and running servers for Garry’s Mod, with game development being his favorite way to explore new technologies and concepts.