David W. Bradley
Encyclopedia
David W. Bradley is a computer game designer and programmer
, most notable for the highly successful and timeless classics: "Wizardry 7" and "Wizards and Warriors". He is most famous for his role-playing games, including several titles in the Wizardry
series.
Among his game designs are three Wizardry
titles for Sir-Tech
(5, 6, and 7) and the action game CyberMage for Origin Systems
. In 1995, Bradley founded his own company, Heuristic Park
. Heuristic Park released Wizards & Warriors in 2000 and Dungeon Lords
in 2005. Dungeon Lords lack of success forced the sequel to Dungeon Lords, entitled Dungeon Lords: The Orb and the Oracle
, to be postponed indefinitely.
Game programmer
A game programmer is a software engineer, programmer, or computer scientist who primarily develops codebase for video games or related software, such as game development tools. Game programming has many specialized disciplines all of which fall under the umbrella term of "game programmer"...
, most notable for the highly successful and timeless classics: "Wizardry 7" and "Wizards and Warriors". He is most famous for his role-playing games, including several titles in the Wizardry
Wizardry
Wizardry is a series of computer role-playing games, developed by Sir-Tech, which were highly influential in the development of modern console and computer role playing games. The original Wizardry was a significant influence to early console RPGs, such as Dragon Warrior and Final Fantasy. ...
series.
Among his game designs are three Wizardry
Wizardry
Wizardry is a series of computer role-playing games, developed by Sir-Tech, which were highly influential in the development of modern console and computer role playing games. The original Wizardry was a significant influence to early console RPGs, such as Dragon Warrior and Final Fantasy. ...
titles for Sir-Tech
Sir-Tech
Sir-Tech Software, Inc. was a United States-based video game developer and publisher founded by Robert Woodhead and Norman Sirotek. While the original company closed its doors in 2001, its Canadian counterpart Sir-Tech Canada continued to operate up until late 2003.Sir-Tech is best known for the...
(5, 6, and 7) and the action game CyberMage for Origin Systems
Origin Systems
Origin Systems, Inc. was a computer game developer based in Austin, Texas that was active from 1983 to 2004...
. In 1995, Bradley founded his own company, Heuristic Park
Heuristic Park
Heuristic Park, Inc. is an American video game developer company founded in 1995 by David W. Bradley. The company is based in Atlanta, Georgia.- Games :* Wizards & Warriors - 2000* Dungeon Lords - 2005*Dungeon Lords: The Orb and the Oracle -...
. Heuristic Park released Wizards & Warriors in 2000 and Dungeon Lords
Dungeon Lords
Dungeon Lords is a real time fantasy Computer role-playing game developed by David W. Bradley of Heuristic Park, published by DreamCatcher Games and Typhoon Games, and released in 2005. It includes quests, personal missions, skills and special abilities for customizing the character hero from a...
in 2005. Dungeon Lords lack of success forced the sequel to Dungeon Lords, entitled Dungeon Lords: The Orb and the Oracle
Dungeon Lords: The Orb and the Oracle
Dungeon Lords: The Orb and the Oracle is the next installment in the Dungeon Lords series, and is currently in development by David W. Bradley of Heuristic Park...
, to be postponed indefinitely.
External links
- David W. Bradley's profile at MobyGamesMobyGames-Platforms not yet included:- Further reading :* Rusel DeMaria, Johnny L. Wilson, High Score!: The Illustrated History of Electronic Games, McGraw-Hill/Osborne Media; 2 edition , ISBN 0-07-223172-6...