Ace of Spades has had one wild career arc. The gaming creator started out as a street magician in Philadelphia and New York before TikTok even existed. When the pandemic hit, he pivoted to posting running videos, and that’s when his online presence really took off. Now he’s partnering with IMAX for their Resident Evil release campaign, and he even pitched them on playing the game at IMAX headquarters on their screen. He calls it the best moment of his career so far.
The Resident Evil franchise has a special place in his heart. He credits the original Resident Evil 4 for getting him hooked, and he says fans are finally getting the content they’ve been asking for. Resident Evil was shot with IMAX-certified cameras and designed by horror filmmaker Zach Cregger, so the whole campaign is a big deal for both gamers and movie fans.
Ace also shared some real talk for aspiring creators. He says the algorithm rewards consistency, not quality, which means showing up every day matters more than waiting for the perfect post. He encouraged Black gamers to pursue brand partnerships and stay true to themselves while doing it.“You really got to just go for it. Make the connection, and most importantly, stay true to yourself.”
What’s the best career moment you’ve ever had? Would you play a horror game on an IMAX screen?
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