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27 Jul

Amirhossein Fasihi – Video game designer

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Amirhossein Fasihi is the CEO of FanAfarin Sharif and founder of the Hayoola digital game distribution platform. As one of the leading figures in Iran’s game development industry, his portfolio includes acclaimed titles such as Garshasp, Shadow Blade, and Children of Morta.
Born in 1975 in Tehran, he spent part of his childhood in Japan, where he was introduced to video games. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Sharif University of Technology and a master’s degree in Engineering Software from the University of Southern California (USC).Fasihi began his professional journey in 2003 and entered the game development field in 2006. His leadership has played a key role in shaping some of the most notable games in Iran’s gaming scene.

27 Jul

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Navid Khonsari – Video game designer

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Known for: Grand Theft Auto III, Max Payne
Raised in Iran and Canada, Khonsari was first introduced to filmmaking through his grandfather’s super 8mm films. He developed an appreciation for storytelling from his grandmother, who would recite stories (both fictional and historical) from memory. Khonsari fell in love with video games after playing Pitfall on Atari.
He graduated from the University of British Columbia, and also studied at the Vancouver Film School. His first short film was entitled “Arcade Angels”, which focused on video game burnouts who robbed a video rental store and then opened an arcade. He wrote and produced The Contract, his first film with Billy Dee Williams. Khonsari broke out on to the gaming scene with Grand Theft Auto III and Max Payne.
He met his wife Vassiliki, while working on Pindemonium. They own and operate iNK Stories, a studio based out of New York and Toronto.
– IMDb mini biography by: JT

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25 Jul

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Joe Henson – Video Game Designer

pouria / Game developer, Nerds land / July 25, 2025 / 0 Comments

I’m Joe, a former painter and decorator turned award-winning game marketing consultant. I know firsthand how hard it is to balance a full-time job while pursuing your dream of creating games. I’ve been there, found my own path to success, and now I’m here to help you find yours.I’m behind viral titles like DON’T SCREAM, which sold over 100,000 copies on Steam in less than a week, and Paranormal Tales, which gained over 70,000 wishlists within a week of its announcement.I also played a key role in Hypercharge: Unboxed’s viral resurgence, pushing it to #2 on Steam’s top seller list two years post-launch. Furthermore, I led the Xbox marketing campaign for its release, which resulted in a viral marketing campaign where the game sold over 100,000 units in less than a month.With a knack for helping indie games stand out, I offer bespoke marketing consultancy to help you achieve your marketing goals. My work has supported numerous developers in navigating the indie game market, ensuring their games get the spotlight they deserve.

25 Jul

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Dennis Talajic – video game designer

pouria / Game developer, Nerds land / July 25, 2025 / 0 Comments

Dennis Talajic – is a video game designer. Dennis Talajic began his career in 2017 and has worked for companies such as BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America, Playdigious, Tarsier Studios, Bandai Namco Entertainment and BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment US. Dennis Talajic’s first game was Little Nightmares which was released 8 years ago. Best Game Dennis Talajic contributed to was Little Nightmares. Dennis Talajic’s latest work is Little Nightmares which was released 8 years ago.

25 Jul

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Jeppe Carlsen – video game designer

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Carlsen Games is a small independent developer focused on making games with uncompromising game design, striking graphics, and
atmospheric soundtracks.The company was founded by former Playdead lead gameplay designer Jeppe Carlsen.Our debut game ‘140’, a music-based 2D platformer game, was released in 2013 on Steam, and in 2016 for consoles, published by Double Fine.2016 also saw the release of our second game, ‘THOTH’, a twin-stick shooter with challenging puzzle elements and an intense soundtrack lending the game a horror-like atmosphere.

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25 Jul

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Allison James – Developer

pouria / Game developer, Nerds land / July 25, 2025 / 0 Comments

Known for: Pong Quest, Maddening Euphoria, Maddening Overlord
Allison James is one of the most prolific creators in the GameMaker community, publishing more than double the number of titles to GX.games than her nearest rivals.
A long-time GameMaker user and former YoYo Games employee, Allison, together with her partner in crime Dan, are the faces of Chequered Ink, the creators of the Atari-backed Pong Quest.
In her spare time, Allison creates fonts, collects Pokémon, and participates in as many game jams as possible.

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25 Jul

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Corrine Yu – Programmer

pouria / Game developer, Nerds land / July 25, 2025 / 0 Comments

Known for: Quake 2, Borderlands, Halo 4
You may be surprised to learn that Corrinne Yu’s work on Quake 2, Borderlands, and Halo aren’t the most impressive parts of her portfolio.
A California State Polytechnic University, Pomona graduate, Corrinne also designed accelerator experiments for nuclear physics research. We’re not saying that research was inspired by video games, but we can’t discount the chance that it was.
Corrinne famously created new lighting techniques and dynamic radiosity algorithms during her work on Halo 4, which were then patented by Microsoft.

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24 Jul

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Jade Raymond – Programmer

pouria / Game developer, Nerds land / July 24, 2025 / 0 Comments

Known for: Assassin’s Creed, Watch Dogs, Far Cry 4
We’ve all heard of the Assassin’s Creed series, Watch Dogs, and Far Cry 4, but did you know that Jade Raymond was the mind behind them all?
She started her career at Sony, before moving to Electronic Arts (EA) in 2003 to become a producer for The Sims Online. Her work caught the attention of Ubisoft Montreal, who hired her to lead the development of the first Assassin’s Creed game.
Raymond is currently heading her own independent studio, Haven Studios, creating a new original IP for the PlayStation.

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Ayami Kojima – Artist and character designer

pouria / Game developer, Nerds land / July 24, 2025 / 0 Comments

Known for: Castlevania series, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
Whether you’re a fan of the Netflix animated show or the classic games franchise, the Castlevania series wouldn’t be what it is today without Ayami Kojima.
A self-taught artist, talented designer, and avid shounen-manga fan, Ayami brought beloved characters like Alucard, Soma Cruz, and Simon Belmont to life with her amazing artistic talents.
Her work on Castlevania-inspired Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is a perfect homage to the series, while remaining its own unique entry in the Metroidvania genre.

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24 Jul

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Kim Swift – Designer

pouria / Game developer, Nerds land / July 24, 2025 / 0 Comments

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Known for: Portal, Left 4 Dead, Half Life 2
Featured in Fortune magazine’s ‘30 under 30’ list of the most influential figures in the video game industry, Kim Swift revolutionised the way games approach level design with her work on the beloved Valve titles, Portal and Left 4 Dead.
Her recent efforts to create games specifically for the cloud have helped to ease the strain on Xbox consoles, allowing for a smoother gaming experience on Microsoft’s latest systems.

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