Ryan C

Programmer

Bio

Ryan started at Gearbox as a programmer in 2004. A native of Lufkin, Tx, he received his Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. After graduating he worked at MySanAntonio.com until he took the opportunity of a lifetime to attend The Guildhall at SMU. After an 18-month crash course in game development at the Guildhall, he came on as a COGS programmer. Now he joins the Gearbox team to live his life-long dream of being a game developer. Ryan's credits include Tic-Tac-Toe in pencil and paper, Blackjack on his TI-85, Yahtzee in VB, several Guildhall projects(4-wheeler Frenzy, Hyper Dunkball, Dybbuk, and Kung Fu Fighter) and now Brothers In Arms.

Length of time I have been employed in the industry

Going on my 3rd year in the industry.

Game companies I have worked for

Gearbox 4 Life!

Titles I have worked on

Brothers In Arms: Road to Hill 30, Brothers In Arms: Earned In Blood, Brothers In Arms: Hell's Highway

Advice

Resources I would recommend for those interested in getting into game development (books, tutorials, sites, etc)

For programmers, there are a couple sites that have some really great tutorials. GameTutorials.com is a nice resource for beginner to intermediate level programmers. Also NeHe.GameDev.net has some really awesome tutorials. Nehe is the one that got me started.

Favorites

First game I remember playing

The first game I ever played was probably Combat on the Atari. It was a blast bouncing bullets off walls and killing your opponent.

All-time favorite game

Splinter Cell. This entire series is one of the best ever. Fantastic Gameplay and a fun multiplayer as well. Not to mention gorgeous environments and terrific use of lighting and shadows.

Non-video gaming hobbies

I enjoy playing Softball and Basketball, hanging out with my wife, and watching movies.

Favorite bands/music

I typically listen to Christian music. My favorite artists are Steven Curtis Chapman, Avalon, Mercy Me, Casting Crowns, and Relient K.

Favorite books/authors

I don't read a whole lot, but I enjoy the Left Behind series when I do.

Favorite TV shows

Heroes!! Lost, CSI, The Simpsons

Favorite movies

Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, and of course Spaceballs.

Favorite quote

"I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." - Jeremiah 29:11

"I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." - Jeremiah 29:11

Ryan's forum activity

Re: Whooaaa, Gearbox making Aliens...

Re: Colleges Gearbox Reccomends?