Name: Kyle Kulyk

Company: Itzy Interactive

Title: Co-Founder/Lead Developer

Favorite Classic Game: Raid on Bungeling Bay

Quote on why it is your favorite: I just found out recently that this was Will Wright’s first game. I loved this game as a kid. It was one of the first games I played where your play area wasn’t confined to the immediate screen, and things happened off screen! Wait too long and fortifications were being built that would hamper your efforts. In the middle of a mission – too bad! Your carrier is under attack. It seems like nothing now, but at the time this was pretty revolutionary to me.

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Name: Erik Johnson

Company: Arcen Games

Title: A Valley Without Wind

Favorite Classic Game: Super Metroid

Quote on why it is your favorite: Open world, lots of exploration and different paths to choose from.

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Name: Bryan Davies

Tittle: VP of Public Relations, North America

Company: Wargaming.net

What is your favorite classic game: Deus Ex (Original) developed by Warren Spector

Why is it your favorite classic game: It was a groundbreaking game in the sense of crossing genre barriers, it was also really the first game that the gameplay and story truly changed based on your choices in how you play. 

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Name:  Sabre

Group: Frag Dolls

Company: Ubisoft

Gamer Tag: SabreFD (Xbox Live)

Favorite classic game: The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past

Why?  This was my very first Zelda game, and I feel in love with it as soon as I started playing it. I can remember taking turns playing the game with my dad, and we’d work together to beat the mini-bosses and temples. It was absolutely amazing

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Name:  Pixxel

Group: Frag Dolls

Company: Ubisoft

Favorite Classic Game: Super Mario World

Quote: Super Mario World was my introduction into gaming. When I was about four years young, my mom purchased a SNES and this was my very first game for it. She would play this game with me for what seemed like hours on end and I feel like it really bonded us.

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Name:  Spectra

Group: Frag Dolls

Company: Ubisoft

Favorite Classic Game: Dr. Mario

Why is it my favorite: Because I was really really good at it. It was my very first video game addiction. I played it so much that when I closed my eyes at night I would see little pills falling. No other video games at the time appealed to me like this one did. It was the only game I was interested in playing. I played it over and over. I love Dr. Mario.

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Name: Johnathan Wendel
Company: Fatal1ty Gaming Gear
Title: Owner/CEO

Favorite Classic Game: Mortal Kombat

Quote on why it is your favorite: The game was the most brutal head to head skilled game.

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Name: Eric Bailey

Company: Nintendo Legend

Title: Webmaster, Reviewer

Favorite Classic Game: StarTropics (NES)

Quote on why it is your favorite: Immersive and amazing.

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Name: James Booth

Company: Distorted Poetry

Title: Creative Director

Favorite Classic Game: Donkey Kong G&W

Quote on why it is your favorite: At my grandparents there was never anything cool there, except for this game. Fortunately this game was all I needed. A classic example of addictive gameplay with the most simple of mechanics. Still playable today and truthfully I prefer this version over the arcade version.

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Name: Giuseppe Grassi

Company: Aureus Interactive

Title: Game Designer

Favorite Classic Game: Monkey Island

Quote on why it is your favorite:
Pirate: Guybrush Threepwood? That’s the most ridiculous name I’ve ever heard!
Guybrush: Well, what’s your name?
Pirate: [matter-of-factly] My name is Mancomb Seepgood.

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Name: Patrick Scott Patterson

Company: PatrickScottPatterson.com

Title: Owner, Multimedia personality

Favorite Classic Game: Lode Runner

Quote on why it is your favorite: “It requires quick reaction, higher level thinking and tons of levels.”

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Name: Aileen Bautista

Company: Dinoroar Interactive

Profession: Founder and CEO of Dinoroar Interactive

Favorite Classic Game: Gods

Quote: I played this game religiously when I was a kid on my PC.  I loved the mystical feel of the game and any opportunity to upgrade my weapons was a given.  I also enjoyed all the secret rooms and codes you had to break, and every time I played that game I remember finding something new which amused me even more.

Bio: I’m the founder and CEO of Dinoroar Interactive. The team at Dinoroar are pretty mad and consists of a vast array of super nerdy talented people that are committed to creating excellent and exciting games and products for all our loyal gaming followers. Our focus is basic interaction- which means that the team provides smart, quirky and entertaining situations for you to be in. Dinoroars’ innovative and interactive products and games gives anyone (of any age) an excuse to enjoy themselves for that brief moment in time.

Project: Samurai Training is our latest game in production

Project Info: The game takes place in the Ba-hai Temple, where a young warrior seeks the knowledge of an old master. He is put through a series of short training sessions (punching, kicking, and combo training). He will then get the chance to challenge the master. Mastery of skills is the focus, and more training will lead to increased skill level and the player has the opportunity to unlock secret combinations. The anticipated release date is later this month or in April, and the price point will be $1.99 or $2.99 USD. Stay tuned via our website for updates and the release announcement.

Name: Seppo Santapukki

Company: Prank Ltd.

Profession: Creative Director

Favorite Classic Game: Mega Man 2 (NES).

Quote: The second Mega Man was my first encounter to the series, igniting a love that still keeps growing after 20 years – thanks to Mega Man IX and X. It taught me patience, dexterity, and above all: trying even harder upon failure. Additionally, one can only respect the fact that the music is still in a league of its own. In case you don’t believe me, just check out the video!

Bio/Current Event: After a long while in the making, finally seeing Prank’s first game – Ant Raid – becoming closer and closer to its final form.

Name: Terrence Johnson

Company: Envizions

Profession: Director of Operations/ Business Dev

Favorite Classic Game: Mario

Quote: He collects coins!

Name: Derrick Samuels

Company: Envizions

Profession: Game Software/Hardware Developer

Favorite Classic Game: Zelda

Quote: Was very challenging in the 80′s

(Optional) Bio/Current Event: New EVO Console