Game Dev

Games are an important part of my life both as entertainment and professionally. Here I list my experience in this area, separated into Personal Projects, Current Employer and Past Employer. Where possible I’d like to link to playable examples of my work.

- Personal Projects -

Ludum Dare Entries

Roller-Derby 20XX – The universe is in conflict. You are the sole jammer, defender of the world. Race atop metallic sky islands and win points for all of humanity. Skate hard. Skate fast. The world is counting on you. Developed over a 48hr period for Ludum Dare #17.

EchoExplorer - You are a bat and can only see through the use of echolocation. Send out sonar pulses and navigate your way through 6 levels. Developed in 30 hours for Ludum Dare #16.

Literacy Damacy - A Katamari Damacy inspired game that teaches the importance of Literacy. Developed in 14 hours for Mini-LD #13.

WikiInvaders - A Space Invaders inspired typing game that pulls content from Wikipedia. Developed in 12 hours for Mini-LD #12.

 

- Past Employers –

Electronic Arts (2001 – 2011)

I’ve had the pleasure of working on the vast majority of titles developed at Electronic Arts Canada and Blackbox from 2001 to 2011. My first project was NHL 2002 and I have contributed to almost every NHL, NBA, and FIFA title since. I’ve also worked on various titles in the Need for Speed, Skate, SSX, Fight Night, MVP and other franchises. My roles have been: Localization Tester, Compatibility Technician, QA Team Lead, Automated Testing Manager and CM Manager. In 2009 I managed a shared technology initiative in the rendering domain. In 2010 I managed front-end development teams. In 2011 I managed audio content production for EA Sports. I’ve had experience working with the PS1, PS2, PS3, PSP, Xbox, Xbox 360, PC, GBA, Gamecube, and Wii platforms.

Eduverse (2000-2001)

Flash programmer at Eduverse was my first job out of college. I worked with some amazing people and we really made some creative ESL learning games. You can play these games and more for free at: www.free-english.com.