Jan. 3, 2025

A Developer’s Perspective with Sylvette Tellado from Gladius Studios

A Developer’s Perspective with Sylvette Tellado from Gladius Studios

Welcome to The Gaming Duo! This week, Kelvin Rolon is joined by a special guest, Sylvette Tellado, a talented game developer from Puerto Rico with over six years of experience in gaming animation at Gladius Studios. Sylvette shares her journey as a developer, the challenges of working in the gaming industry in 2025, and her role in shaping the future of game development.

Together, they discuss the current state of the industry, the impact of layoffs, and how we can improve conditions for developers. They also dive into the latest gaming news, including PlayStation CEO Hermen Hulst’s vision for expanding to PC platforms and leveraging past IPs.

What classic PlayStation games could make a comeback, and what does this mean for live-service titles? Tune in for an insightful and thought-provoking discussion!

Check out Gladius Studios here: https://gladius.pr/#/

Sylvette Rosario Tellado Profile Photo

Sylvette Rosario Tellado

3D Artist / Character Artist

I’m a Puerto Rican 3D Artist specializing in characters and I have more than 6 years of experience in the games and animation industries. During my trajectory, I’ve contributed in native and client projects such as VR/AR experiences for pc and mobile, animated commercials, music videos, and pc games. My full time job is in Gladius Studios, and I also have worked part-time for an indie studio, Far Frontiers. In addition to, I'm a volunteer for Puerto Rico Game Developers Association (PRGDA), a Women in Games Ambassador, and a Next Gen Leader for IGDA Foundation's Virtual Exchange program.