Lead Multiplayer Designer at 2K Boston
Greater Boston Area
- Current
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- Lead Multiplayer Designer at 2K Boston
- Past
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- Lead Designer at Hidden Path Entertainment
- Studio Creative Director at Surreal Software
- Studio Creative Director at Midway Games
- Project Director at Turbine, Inc.
- Project Lead/Lead Programmer at Raven Software
- Education
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- University of Wisconsin-Madison
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Patrick Lipo’s Summary
I am a game design specialist who is driven to create cutting-edge products with a focused yet inventive creative process. My technical and artistic background gives me perspective on all aspects of product development, so that I can bridge gaps between disciplines whenever it is necessary.
I have over 15 years of experience and have been directly involved in the full product cycle of 11 shipped titles... Not counting international releases, my work appears in over 40 unique SKUs.
Patrick Lipo’s Experience
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Lead Multiplayer Designer
2K Boston
(Privately Held; Computer Games industry)
April 2009 — Present (4 months)
Multiplayer for 2K Boston/Irrational's next opus.
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Lead Designer
Hidden Path Entertainment
(Privately Held; Computer Games industry)
July 2008 — March 2009 (9 months)
Secret project.
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Studio Creative Director
Surreal Software
(Public Company; 51-200 employees; MWY; Computer Games industry)
August 2005 — June 2008 (2 years 11 months)
On This is Vegas I established the high-level design for all aspects of an open-world game. In addition I spearheaded the creation of an innovative party mechanic that melds action gameplay with social interaction.
As Studio Creative Director I honed the design process and creative vision for each project at the studio, directed overall creative strategy, as well as built and mentored the design department. I also championed and fostered the development of new IP that targeted the strengths of the studio.
As part of Midway I played a part in sharing design resources and processes with diverse teams in studios across the globe. -
Studio Creative Director
Midway Games
(Public Company; 501-1000 employees; MWY; Computer Games industry)
August 2005 — June 2008 (2 years 11 months)
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Project Director
Turbine, Inc.
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Computer Games industry)
July 2004 — June 2005 (1 year)
Contributed to titles: Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar, Dungeons and Dragons Online: Stormreach
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Project Lead/Lead Programmer
Raven Software
(Public Company; 51-200 employees; ATVI; Computer Games industry)
July 1993 — July 2004 (11 years 1 month)
Contributed to titles: X-Men Legends, Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast, Star Trek Voyager: Elite Force, Soldier of Fortune, Soldier of Fortune II: Double Helix, Heretic II, Hexen II, Take No Prisoners, Mageslayer, Necrodome, Cyclones, Shadowcaster
Patrick Lipo’s Education
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University of Wisconsin-Madison
BS , Computer Science , 1988 — 1993
