Tell us a bit of information about your experience/career background?
I am currently a second-year student studying for a BSc in Games Programming. Prior to this, I studied mathematics at the University of Manchester. I really enjoy mathematics and programming, so I decided to go into a field that would combine both these fields. I primarily work with C++ and have experience with Unity and Unreal, as well as API’s such as SDL2, SFML and OpenGL.
I have a keen interest for game engines and their development. In my spare time I have implemented and researched systems such as rendering, entity component system as well as physics/collision handling.
Why d3t?
I first discovered d3t through a talk that a member of the team did whilst I was at university. Learning more about d3t, the environment as well as the kind and friendly team, really reinforced that d3t is somewhere I would love to work. Being a co-development studio is something that drew my attention due to the fact that there will be various projects running and a vast amount of different experience that I could gain.
What do you love about games?
The thing I love most about games is the immersion and complexity of them. Games seem simple on the outside, and somehow just draw you in. They make you spend hours in a different world getting invested in characters, environments and narrative. As soon as I started getting into the development of them, I learnt how complex it is to make a game, and even the “simplest” of features/mechanics have an intricate process and design.
What games are you currently playing, and what is your favourite game?
Currently I am playing Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty and Lies of P. I really enjoy souls-like games, and I am trying to go through and platinum each of them. I really enjoy the challenge of being able to overcome difficult enemies after many attempts, and the final feeling of victory after countless attempts of defeat is one of the most satisfying feelings.
My favourite game series however is the God of War franchise. I have completed most of the games and really enjoy watching the story and character development unfold. The new games have just the right amount of an OP main character, challenging boss fights, amazing environment and a great story.
Do you have any fun facts or hobbies?
I really enjoy playing chess. I started competing in chess from a young age and that soon became my biggest hobby. After playing for a couple years, I decided to become a chess arbiter and have spent the last few years doing that instead of playing. In my spare time I mainly play games. I quite enjoy trophy hunting and finding new challenging games to try platinum. If I am not gaming, I spend time trying to learn new things/find new hobbies, such as recently having a keen interest in airsoft.
Tell us a bit of information about your experience/career background?
I studied Computer science with Games at University, and I have also interned at d3t previously. I have a passion for making games and love to re-create cool features I see in games and put my own twist on them.
Why d3t?
Having interned at d3t last year, I can see the community and friendly environment that they have built, and they truly stick to their core values and ethos. Even though I was an intern, I was never babied into my role and felt like a competent member of the team. I never felt scared or afraid to ask for help and I believe the people that make up d3t truly enjoy what they do, and it shows.
What do you love about games?
I love the freedom and creativity in games, to allow oneself to be enveloped and immersed in a world crafted to give players what they are looking for, is a feeling nothing else gives.
What games are you currently playing, and what is your favourite game?
I’m currently playing Hogwarts Legacy, I’ve never been a massive fan of the Harry Potter series or anything, but this game is really fun and very free.
My favourite game must be Kingdom Hearts 2, I played it growing up and I still believe it’s the best one of the franchises.
Do you have any fun facts or hobbies?
I really enjoy getting my hands working and doing DIY projects, like making custom cabinets and improving things around the house.
Tell us a bit of information about your experience/career background?
I’ve been working with 3D for over 15 years now.
I started as a hard surface artist and then transitioned to character art where I specialised for a great many years building characters, working with scan data and a variety of other things.
I moved to the UK 7 years ago to work in the VFX industry where I got the opportunity to work on some fantastic feature films and tv shows such as Alien, Spider Man, The Witcher, House of the Dragon, and most recently supervising The 3 Body Problem on Netflix.
I started my transition into technical art by automating things with Python and just fell in love with programming, at around the same time I discovered Unreal Engine and started making my own game prototypes. Since then, I’m fortunate to have been able to play around with many parts of the engine and be in a position where I can help others with what I’ve learned.
Why d3t?
Co-development is something that really appeals to me, I think having project cycles that can sometimes be a bit shorter gives you experience in a larger variety of scenarios and at different stages of development. For me this is great because it keeps things fresh while allowing for many opportunities to keep pushing personal growth.
Another key part as to why d3t appealed to me was the culture, d3t is very clearly a place that fosters the human side and that’s extremely important for me.
What do you love about games?
Games are just magic; they transport you to other worlds and have been some of the most fun I’ve ever had.
What games are you currently playing, and what is your favourite game?
My favourite game would be the original Deux Ex; however, I’ve recently been playing Into the Breach as well as Dragons Dogma 2 and Prince of Persia, which I’ve also enjoyed.
Do you have any fun facts or hobbies?
I love cooking and DIY, especially repairing/restoring things. Aside from that I mostly play games and try to learn new things every year as there is always so much to try to keep up with in the world of games and tech art.
Tell us a bit of information about your experience/career background?
With two years of experience in the games industry as an IT Junior, I have thoroughly enjoyed the journey and am eager to continue developing my skills and knowledge in both the gaming industry and the IT sector. My goal is to become an expert in both fields. I have a passion for helping people and solving problems, which makes the role of a Support Bar Analyst at d3t particularly exciting for me.
Gaming has been a significant part of my life for the past 20 years, and my enthusiasm for it has only grown. This deep-rooted passion drives my commitment to contributing effectively to this industry.
Why d3t?
I chose d3t because of its outstanding reputation for innovation and excellence in the gaming industry. The company’s commitment to high-quality game development and its collaborative work environment aligns perfectly with my career goals and personal values. I am particularly impressed by d3t’s diverse portfolio and the opportunity to work on a variety of exciting projects.
Additionally, d3t’s emphasis on continuous learning and professional development resonates with my desire to grow and evolve as a professional in the gaming and IT sectors. I am excited about the prospect of contributing to and learning from such a talented and forward-thinking team. Oh, and they love games just as much as me!
What do you love about games?
What I love about games is their ability to transport players to different worlds, offering unique experiences and stories that can evoke a wide range of emotions. Games combine creativity, technology, and storytelling in a way that no other medium can. They challenge players to think strategically, solve problems, and work collaboratively. The sense of achievement and progression in games is incredibly satisfying, and the social connections formed through gaming communities are invaluable.
One of my all-time favourite games is The Witcher 3, which I know d3t contributed to. The game’s rich narrative, immersive world, and complex characters exemplify what I love most about gaming. It showcases the incredible potential of games to tell deep, engaging stories while providing a captivating and interactive experience. For me, games are more than just entertainment—they are a powerful medium for personal growth, learning, and connection.
What games are you currently playing, and what is your favourite game?
Currently, I’m diving into the Fallout series for the first time, and I’m thoroughly enjoying the post-apocalyptic settings and intricate storytelling. Exploring these games has been a fascinating experience, offering a blend of adventure, strategy, and immersive narratives.
As for my favourite games of all time, it’s hard to pick just one, so I’ll share my top three:
Red Dead Redemption 2 – I love the rich, detailed world and compelling storyline. The characters are incredibly well-developed, and the game offers an unparalleled sense of immersion.
Ark: Survival Evolved – The open-world survival mechanics and the ability to tame and interact with dinosaurs make this game endlessly engaging. It’s a perfect blend of exploration, crafting, and survival.
LEGO Star Wars (The Original Trilogy) – This game holds a special place in my heart for its fun, family-friendly gameplay and charming take on the iconic Star Wars universe. The humour and cooperative play make it a timeless favourite.
Do you have any fun facts or hobbies?
I’m proud to share that I’ve lost 3 Stone since April of last year! This achievement reflects my dedication and commitment to a healthier lifestyle.
As for hobbies, I have a wide range of interests. I enjoy gaming, going to the gym, hiking, and spending time outdoors. Additionally, I have a keen interest in investing and reading. My hobbies keep me active, engaged, and continuously learning, which I believe contributes positively to both my personal and professional growth.
Tell us a bit of information about your experience/career background?
I have worked as QA, QA Lead, Game Designer, Senior and Lead Game Designer, Level Designer, Senior and Lead Level Designer for a variety of companies in a 25-year career so far. During this time, I have contributed to titles such as Star Citizen/Squadron 42, Call of Duty, Harry Potter, Sniper Elite, Wipeout 2048 and many others.
Why d3t?
I know that d3t look after their employees, first and foremost. It’s very important to me that employees are treated with respect and provided a place to work that nurtures their creative and professional desires and by all accounts d3t has nailed this.
What do you love about games?
I’ve played video games since I was 3 and have been trying to make or mod games as far back as the Spectrum 48k, Commodore Amiga and then PC.
I love the escapism. The best games, in my opinion, take you to another world for a period of time similar to a good novel.
There are games to suit any mood you are in or any time you have available, and I love the flexibility of sitting down, whether it’s for 10 minutes or 10 hours to enjoy something I have loved my entire life.
What games are you currently playing, and what is your favourite game?
Currently I am playing S.C.U.M, Diablo 4, Last Epoch, Nightingale, and Enshrouded.
I finished Baldur’s Gate 3 a few months ago and that was probably my favourite of the last few years.
However, my all-time greatest game could not be narrowed down to just one. It’s literally impossible for me to do that. I can list a few of my favourites from the last 35 years though? Ant-Attack (Spectrum), Robin Hood (Spectrum), Rebel Star (Spectrum), Nitro (Amiga), Moonstone (Amiga), Diablo 2 (PC), Grim Dawn (PC), X-Com original (Amiga/PC), Elder Scrolls – Daggerfall (PC) + many more!
Do you have any fun facts or hobbies?
Fun facts? Errrm. I can’t kill insects. I always save them instead whether it’s from a path, a road or my bedroom ceiling!
Hobbies are the usual nerdy interests such as reading, playing/making games and promising to go to a gym but never quite finding the time/inclination.
Tell us a bit of information about your experience/career background?
I’ve just finished my PhD in Particle Physics at Lancaster University, where I worked with data from the ATLAS experiment at CERN to look for new physics. With this I spent a lot of time coding, and found it was my favourite part of my PhD! I decided I wanted to move out of academia into a job that would let me code all of the time. Combined with my love of video games, game programming felt like a great choice.
Why d3t?
The culture at d3t seems really great, everyone I’ve spoken to has only had good things to say! In addition, I like that the studio is co-development as it means I get the opportunity to work on and get experience with lots of different things. I’m looking forward to being able to be in the studio with lots of other people who love games.
What do you love about games?
I love the way a well told video game can make you feel. I’m a big fan of RPGs and the way a story can be told through the interactive medium of a video game. My favourite example of this is The Witcher 3 (which d3t worked on!). The story was so in-depth and so many player choices were considered, something you can’t do with book, TV, or film! In particular, I love the way video games can tell a story with the environment, well placed objects that give you information about the world without having to lore dump on you.
What games are you currently playing, and what is your favourite game?
I’m currently replaying Elden Ring, it was my first foray into Souls-like games and I was hooked! Because of this, I ended up playing all of the Dark Souls games one after the other last year. I’m a big fan of Souls-like games as I love the challenge of throwing yourself at a boss and forcing yourself to get better with every attempt. My favourite game is definitely Hollow Knight though. The amazing art combined with the interesting storytelling, amazing music and game mechanics make it such a great game.
Do you have any fun facts or hobbies?
I have pet rats! They’re all named after Hollow Knight characters (Monomon, Lurien, Herrah, Quirrel and Cornifer). Cornifer actually made an appearance as an additional asset in my coding interview! Outside of playing games I also spend a lot of time climbing and cycling, as well as playing tabletop games like D&D and Warhammer.
Tell us a bit of information about your experience/career background?
I’ve been pursuing a career in game design for as long as I can recall. I studied Games Art and Design at Norwich University of the Arts and won the TIGA Outstanding Graduate of the Year: Designer in 2023. I’m a huge lover of Unreal Engine and I’m always learning new technical skills and soaking in game and level design related books/knowledge.
After breaking into the industry for about a year at Free Radical Design, working with David Doak and Steve Ellis on the new Timesplitters project as a Junior Game Designer, I discovered a huge passion for level design and picked up many new skills.
This role ended unexpectedly due to the many unfortunate industry closures during 2023. However, it has led me to my new role at d3t doing what I love and I’m really excited to continue my amazing journey in the games industry and begin my next adventure here at d3t!
Why d3t?
During my job search I was looking for a great studio where I can grow as a person and be my passionate self. d3t is well known to be an amazing studio to work for and I’ve had such a great professional experience with them in the interview stages that I knew this was the place for me. I’m really excited to start working with the amazingly talented people who are part of the lovely working culture at the studio.
What do you love about games?
For me games are a way to completely lose myself in fantastical worlds, or in the absolute concentration that is a challenging souls/pvp experience.
I’ve always loved games like Tetris and Dark Souls for their simplicity to take you away into a great mode of focus. I also absolutely adore Dungeons and Dragons and games such as Baldur’s Gate 3, The Witcher 3, Cyberpunk and many more – for me these games represent an adventure and really allow me to lose myself in the fantastical worlds and stories of great creative minds.
I also love that games are a great way for people to connect and communities to arise. I’ve been a Dota/League player for a really long time now and it’s really fascinating and wonderful to see how a Warcraft 3 mod has become the building ground for great worldwide gaming successes, such as League of Legends and Dota 2, which have created a massive fanbase and cool events such as esports tournaments.
What games are you currently playing, and what is your favourite game?
I’m currently playing Helldivers 2, a bit of Dota 2 and Last Epoch. However, for my favourite game of all time I’m going to have to go with Baldur’s Gate 3. For me, it’s a game that really blew me away like no other game has. As a massive D&D nerd and Lord of The Rings fan it was such a great experience and came at the right time in my life that I’ll always cherish in my memories and probably play over and over again.
Do you have any fun facts or hobbies?
I know I’ve mentioned it before, but I just love D&D. I’m always writing adventures and drawing battlemaps for the tabletop even if I don’t get to run them immediately. I’m also always trying to learn more things and explore new hobbies such as drawing and painting miniatures. I also really love house music and am always looking forward to the next two-step.
Some fun facts about me are that I guess you could say I collect tea due to how many types of tea I have. I also like to DJ in my spare time sometimes and I speak Polish and English.
Tell us a bit of information about your experience/career background?
I originally started working for an ArchViz company as a Junior 3D Artist years ago and slowly evolved my way into being a Technical Artist within the games industry. I’ve used a range of tools including engines such as Unity or Unreal and the tools side of tech art is where my heart lies, as I enjoy the problem-solving aspect of it, and it’s always drawn me in.
Why d3t?
One aspect of d3t that I’m looking forward to is working with other developers on a wide range of projects to create some awesome games! The studio really gave off the vibe that they care about the team and while I was talking with various members it became clear they enjoyed the work and were happy with the day to day which brought me to the studio.
What do you love about games?
They allow you to experience a story in a way film and music can’t quite do with the feeling of being involved in a world or laughing with your friends because of some silly thing they did in a multiplayer round once.
What games are you currently playing, and what is your favourite game?
My favourite game of all time has to be Spyro. It got me into gaming and eventually led me down the road of wanting to develop games. My current go to game is Helldivers 2… gotta give those bugs a taste of freedom!
Do you have any fun facts or hobbies?
I like playing Golf and Rugby and I’m an avid Fantasy Premier League player with my football team being Manchester United. In my spare time I also run a regiment for the game Holdfast, we now have over 50 active members who come to events on the weekend.
Tell us a bit of information about your experience/career background?
I was introduced to computers at the age of 8 with our first family computer, the Atari 800. I was hooked! I went from playing games like Space Invaders and Pac-Man to tapping in code from magazines and seeing what would happen, to trying my hand at my own games.
20 years later I started self-teaching HTML, CSS, and ASP. I created an online forum for my Quake 2 friends so that we could chat. This led to a 16-year career working for the NHS as a systems developer, and later technical manager. During this time, I would design, develop, and deliver both clinical and administrative solutions that would support patients and staff. One of my favourites, an award-winning project, helped redirect ambulances to other hospitals which were under less pressure. I felt I made a difference.
In 2015 I started an online course to learn C# by making games. Again, I was hooked! I initially volunteered and later worked for a company who created online courses for games development and was able to provide support to other students along with QA for course content.
This led to an opportunity in 2018 where I had the privilege of offering mentorship to a student from the Nueva School in California, this was a wonderful experience and a great opportunity to give back. In 2023 I received an unexpected email from my mentee who thanked me for my support and guidance and told me that my mentorship had ignited a passion for computer science, he had just graduated from high school and was now heading off to university. It was a wonderful surprise and I’m so glad I could be a little part of his journey.
2019 was the year I enrolled in my Foundation Degree in Games Design and Development. I graduated in 2022 with a 1st Class Honours and felt proud of my achievement and grateful to those who had helped and supported me in my journey. My degree broadened my knowledge of the games industry, provided insight to other disciplines and technologies.
Since then I have continued my journey of self-development and thoroughly enjoy every opportunity to learn something new.
Why d3t?
I was introduced to d3t during my degree and subsequently had the pleasure of taking part in a webinar where I received some excellent advice from Phil Owen, Head of Engineering. I took that advice!
d3t’s values really do align with my own, especially those of transparency, respect, and excellence. Seeing the company receive awards for Best Place to Work combined with seeing a lot of positivity regarding d3t’s culture was really reassuring.
As a co-development studio I’m excited by the variety of projects I will be able to work on, as well as the scope for learning from a team of such talented individuals.
What do you love about games?
For multiplayer games, I love that games can bring people together to enjoy a shared experience and give them something in common. I have enjoyed playing games with people from all around the world, and when you speak to each other, you’ll often learn a little something you didn’t know about that person’s country, or life. I find it fascinating how games can help bridge the divide between people around the world and focus our attention on what we have in common, rather than what we don’t.
Games also provide a little escapism. At the click or tap of a button you can be a F1 race driver, a space marine, a pirate, a commander of legions in a historical battle, or an athletic hedgehog that likes gold coins. Games offer us so many possibilities.
What games are you currently playing, and what is your favourite game?
I play Catan on almost a daily basis, I enjoy the unpredictability of an opponent’s strategy.
Fortnite is another game I play very frequently; I like that it’s so easy to just drop into and have some fun. I typically wear default skins (to help stay hidden in bushes!) and enjoy being called a “noob” by youngsters, only to then spend most of a game reviving them :D
Age of Empires has always been a favourite, all the way back to its first release. You’ll often find me laying siege to an opponent’s town with far more siege weapons than are necessary. Wololo!
Do you have any fun facts or hobbies?
In my youth, oh so many years ago, I thoroughly enjoyed playing Warhammer 40K and painted more Ork Gretchin than anyone should ever paint! Every 40K army needs cannon fodder though, right? I’m currently (read: for the last few years) trying to finish painting some minis for Necromunda, I just need more time…and paint…and time.
I am also a certified technical dive master and have been found in various cold, dark, and deep locations around the UK. I have assisted in the training of other technical dive students which I found really rewarding.
Aside from the above, just the everyday things, walking, cooking, movies, and learning to speak Italian.
