Julián Cordero
Julián Cordero is an Ecuadorian video game designer based in New York, known for creating 'Despelote', a video game that tells the story of a young boy passionate about soccer in Quito. The game, which is set in 2001 during Ecuador's first World Cup qualification, reflects Cordero's personal experiences and nostalgia for his childhood. It started as his thesis project and has taken approximately seven years to develop.
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Julian Cordero inspired a scene in Baby Steps through his gameplay.
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United Kingdom· 2026-01-16
Julián Cordero is one of the developers of a narrative adventure game that follows an 8-year-old boy witnessing social upheaval in Ecuador.
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Paraguay· 2025-04-29
Julián Cordero is the designer of the video game 'Despelote', which is based on his childhood experiences in Quito.
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Ecuador· 2025-03-13