Here we are now... entertain us.

So who the heck are you anyhow?

As my profile says - I am an Associate Producer for Day 1 Studios. Our company has made MechAssault 1 and 2; ported FEAR for the 360 and PS3; and have a new game coming out called Fracture for LucasArts.

Games are pretty much a big part of my life and have been since my Dad brought home an Apple II+ and I started programming games in Basic on it. Games were a hobby until I went back to school to learn how games are produced from the art side in 2000. I learned 3DS Max, Maya and other 3D tools.

From there I created a demo reel and looked for contacts - it turned out the President of Day 1 Studios was a friend of my old boss. I submitted my demo reel to him and it was promptly rejected by his lead artist (thanks lots, Tim... heh). I began working on improving the reel and then I got another call from Day 1 Studios.

It turned out they needed a "Content Manager" for MechAssault 2. I would manage all the artists and assets and get them into the game. It was the opportunity I had been waiting for. So I moved to Chicago and made MA2 and then was promoted to Associate Producer for FEAR 360 and PS3.

Right now I am working on a next-gen project that will be announced at E3 in a couple of days. Crossing my fingers for a good reception.

As for the blog name "NextGenSoldier" - in this era of next gen consoles it's full of promise and fun. However, sometimes it seems that you have to march up that hill for duty and consoles. But then it wouldn't be called a "job" would it?

I know I'm in an exciting industry and take nothing for granted. I'm incredibly lucky to be where I am and I work hard every day to make sure I can continue to produce at a triple A level.

That's my introduction... as for this blog... it will be full of random subjects usually pertaining to gaming, life and anything that crosses my mind that I need to write down.