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JamBit Games

Joseph Balocca

Joseph Henry Balocca II

Game Developer · Esports Coach · Community Manager

Co-founder of JamBit Games, where I focus on game design, storytelling, level design, community, and player experience for Escape Purgatory. I'm also an esports coach, tournament organizer, broadcaster, and content creator with experience running 100+ competitive events and helping grow esports communities to 130,000+ followers.

Experience

JamBit Games — Co-founder, Game Design & Community

Milwaukee, WI · Feb 2021 – Present

  • Co-founded JamBit Games and helps shape the design, storytelling, creative direction, and player experience of Escape Purgatory.
  • Designs and iterates on maps, encounters, objectives, and gameplay concepts in collaboration with the game's engineering and production work.
  • Builds and refines levels in Unity and contributes voice acting and other creative production.
  • Manages the studio's public presence across Steam and social platforms, including announcements, community outreach, and promotional content.
  • Coordinates beta testing and turns player feedback into actionable design and gameplay improvements.

Concorde Education — Esports Coordinator, Coach & Content Creator

Remote, nationwide · Jan 2022 – Present

  • Organized and hosted 100+ esports tournaments featuring professional players and creators across Rocket League, Apex Legends, Fortnite, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Call of Duty, and other titles.
  • Produced live esports broadcasts, including commentary, event production, and supporting media.
  • Coached competitive Rocket League players for 4+ years, including preparation for LAN events, tournament competition, and scholarship opportunities.
  • Taught courses covering streaming, digital art, logo design, esports fundamentals, and content creation.
  • Advised schools on launching esports programs, selecting equipment, and implementing competitive gaming infrastructure.
  • Helped grow social platforms to more than 130,000 engaged followers.

Middletown High School — Esports Coach

Middletown, NY · Jan 2022 – Present

  • Coached competitive Rocket League teams using individualized training routines, replay analysis, and structured practice.
  • Led teams to multiple JV and Varsity championships and strong placements in PlayVS and HSEL competition.
  • Supported tournament broadcasts, event branding, streams, and promotional content.
  • Built a competitive team environment centered on improvement, sportsmanship, and player development.

Outer Limits VR — Site Manager

Vacaville, CA · Oct 2017 – Mar 2019

  • Directed 62 sanctioned Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournaments.
  • Managed gaming and VR hardware, software, and customer-facing systems.
  • Produced event promotions, live streams, commercials, and gameplay highlights.
  • Coordinated group events and introduced new users to VR hardware, games, and interfaces.