Mackenzie Jackson
Hailing from an education, design & gaming background, Mackenzie has first-hand experience with effective player immersion. In July 2019, Mackenzie's work in Fortnite Creative caught the eye of the E-sports organization 100 Thieves. Working with them & their sponsors, Uber Eats & Rocket Mortgage, Mackenzie created their vision launching the first external branded experience within Fortnite Creative. She established Alliance Studios shortly after, alongside her business partner Simon in 2019. Mackenzie now co-runs a team of 13 as the Co-Founder, CEO, and Creative Producer of Alliance Studios. Mackenzie is passionate about bringing diversity into gaming, providing support to fellow developers, and creating unique, fun experiences for all players to play.
Alliance Studios is an acclaimed studio of game developers who create branded environments, experiences, and events within Fortnite Creative.
Established in 2019, Alliance Studios pioneered branded experiences in Fortnite, working directly with Epic Games and external partners to provide fun, engaging experiences and integrations.
Alliance prides itself in being a studio of diverse individuals coming together to tell impactful stories embedded in innovative games that players will enjoy with a common goal to exceed the expectations of brands looking to make their footprint in the metaverse.
Learn more about Alliance by visiting https://alliancestudios.gg/
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