About
Hi! I’m Andy. When I’m not hosting and attending game-jams, conferences, and other industry events, I sometimes have a few craft beers and make video games. I’m often spotted at GDC looking confused amongst the nightlife.
Photo by Matthew Wegner
Before making games, I focused primarily on producing productivity applications for local businesses. I’ve trained up for a commercial pilot’s license, helicopter recreational permit, have a glider’s license, and took several courses to obtain an Airframe & Powerplant Technician certificate. I may have some aviation-related hobbies.
I made my way into the gaming industry by doing Community Management – first, free work back in 1999 for Battleground Europe, but eventually growing more and more into the role for other games and was able to make a living at it. I was occasionally contracted as a consultant for other studios. I enjoy teaching and speaking at events, and I love being a part of the awesome Indie Game Making Community. I even started up my own local Meetup group that has gotten quite popular.
My true love, though, is programming. I remember making my first BASIC adventure games on the C64 when I was around ten years old. I never thought it would be possible to combine my love of programming with my love of games (and actually make money), but after being inspired by Colin Northway, Phil Hassey, and several others at GDC – I decided to give it a shot… and was successful!
Nowadays, I suppose I’m mostly known for having created the SteamBirds franchise, which has since been sold to SpryFox. I am also the founder of Radial Games, which focuses on short-form game experiments – then iterating on the successful ones.
I like chatting about anything; from the business, your best local brew, or even just the weather (who doesn’t like weather?!). Feel free to drop me a line:
GChat: capn.lurch@gmail.com
EMail: andy@andymoore.ca
Twitter: @weasello
I’ve abandoned FaceBook for G+. Here’s my profile:
Hi,
Just came across SteamBirds on armorgames.com, great game. I wanted to know when it will be available to publish on other websites, if ever.
Please let me know, thanks.
Taj
SteamBirds is a rad game (at least the quick demo I just played), keep up the great work!
Terrifying second picture, as well. GREAT THANKS
I read your profile on Kongregate whilst playing SteamBirds, which is an extraordinary game I might add. Also… while it’s not my thing, I hope you don’t mind my saying that you pull off the look in your second picture remarkably well.
on SteamBirds there is a glitch where if you are both going down at the same time you can’t end your turn so you just wait there… other than that its a great game
SteamBirds rules! When do we see a sequel? Also, if you’re up to it, I think 3D only takes 8 times the amount AI programming :)