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About Matt: The Developer Behind the Screen
Hi, I’m Matt. I’m not just a game developer and game designer; I’m a lifelong player who turned a passion for digital worlds into a profession.
Welcome, intrepid explorers of the digital frontier! Whether you’re a fledgling developer dreaming of building your first game or a seasoned player looking to peek behind the curtain, you’ve found the right place.
My Journey: From Player to Creator
I still remember the magic of booting up my first console, the Commodore 64, and getting lost for hours in pixelated adventures. For years, I was just a player, a consumer of incredible art. But a question started to bubble up: “How is this magic made?”
That curiosity sparked a journey that took me from tinkering with simple scripts to spending countless nights debugging code, fueled by nothing but coffee and a vision. I went from sketching characters in notebooks to designing complex game mechanics. It was a challenging path, full of frustrating bugs and steep learning curves, but that “aha!” moment when your creation finally comes to life on screen is a feeling like no other.
My Craft: The Developer’s Toolkit
With over 20 years of hands-on experience in the industry, I’ve had the privilege of working on everything from small indie passion projects to more complex commercial titles. My heart lies in creating rich, narrative-driven experiences that stick with the player long after they’ve put the controller down.
My primary areas of expertise include:
- Game Engines: Unity (C#), Unreal Engine, Construct, Gdevelop, Gamemaker, Amazon O3DE, CryEngine
- Design: Game Mechanics, Level Design, Narrative Design
- Art & Animation: Pixel Art, 2D Animation, UI/UX Fundamentals
- Project Management: Agile Development, Monetization Strategies
Why This Website? Our Mission
I created game-developers.org to be the resource I wish I had when I was starting out. The world of game development can feel intimidating, gated by complex jargon and technical hurdles. My mission is to break down those barriers.
Here, we’ll demystify the process together. We’ll go beyond the high-level advice and dive into practical, actionable steps you can take to bring your own ideas to life. This is a place to learn, to share, and to grow as a creator.
Let’s Connect and Build Together
The best games aren’t built in a vacuum, and neither is a great community. The journey is always better with companions. Here’s how you can connect with me and follow my work:
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Thank you for stopping by. Whether you’re here to write your first line of code or launch your tenth game, I’m glad you’re here.
Now, let’s build something amazing.
– Dale
