Richard Carrillo

Creative Director @SHGames | Credits: Starlink, Splinter Cell Blacklist, Homefront, Dead Space 2, Dead Space, Def Jam Icon

[Richard Carrillo @Carrillo_GD]

The results are in! I asked you to vote for the topic of my next book. It was close:

Ensuring a Positive Game Design Culture - 36%
Building a Career in GD - 32%
GD Specialties & Perspectives - 32%

If you haven't seen the first book, check it out here: https://t.co/irheQGpmPI

[Richard Carrillo @Carrillo_GD]

Each holiday season I receive the gift of knowing this book is impacting future designers. Thank you to everyone who supports this industry and to every dev and future designer. Can't wait to see the games you make!
https://t.co/FfdGj9WIcu

[Richard Carrillo @Carrillo_GD]

Wow, big congrats to the #DeadSpace team at EA Motive. Finally got to put some time into the game.

It was an honor to work on the original and I gotta say, the Motive team put an awesome experience together. Great to see devs still passionate about this IP.

[Dino Ignacio @DinoIgnacio]

The text log with some names of the original dev team made it into the remake of @deadspace. @Carrillo_GD @mcnubbin @mightyrobot @loki_diego @afflictor

[Richard Carrillo @Carrillo_GD]

I gave talks at a couple colleges last week which inspired me to write this article. If you're looking to get a start in this industry as a game designer or even land your tenth job, look to this as your guide.
#gamedesign #gamedev #interviewingtips

https://t.co/OSfnV79KiD

[Richard Carrillo @Carrillo_GD]

I published "The Role of a Great Game Designer" last Nov. https://t.co/irheQGpmPI

Which should be the next book in the series?

[Richard Carrillo @Carrillo_GD]

What's false about this mindset when working in AAA:

"As a game designer, my great ideas will go into games and make them great."
#gamedesign #gamedev

Find out: https://t.co/irheQGpmPI

[Richard Carrillo @Carrillo_GD]

@panecasio Haha, nice! Excited to hear what you think!

[Richard Carrillo @Carrillo_GD]

Spoiler: The role of a great game designer is to work with and empower the team to develop a great gameplay experience

https://t.co/irheQGpmPI

[Richard Carrillo @Carrillo_GD]

@smithst0ck https://t.co/pwS3VxyiXq

The biggest difference is the focus on soft skills. Understanding how to empower a team instead of overpowering them.

[Richard Carrillo @Carrillo_GD]

A game designer must go beyond game design and master the soft skills many don’t think of until it’s too late. That’s one of the reasons I wrote this book
#gamedev #gamedesign
https://t.co/irheQGpmPI

[Richard Carrillo @Carrillo_GD]

@JoshYTsui Thanks! Can’t wait to hear what you think

[Kristjan Zadziuk @KrisZadziuk]

Message for @Carrillo_GD looking forward to diving in... Congratulations on being published! (Not paid... just proud of you) #gamedev I notice you talk about "The Killing Ballet" from our Splinter Cell days 😄

[Richard Carrillo @Carrillo_GD]

@KrisZadziuk Gotta reminisce about the good ole days

[Richard Carrillo @Carrillo_GD]

My first book in The Game Designer Handbook Series is published! Whether you’re new to game design, looking to hone your skills, or dreaming to completely restructure your design team’s philosophy, The Role of a Great Game Designer has something for you. https://t.co/irheQGpmPI

[Richard Carrillo @Carrillo_GD]

@Ninfa_dp I agree with many of the sentiments in the other comments. Games don’t need to be skill based as they can be games of chance, but all games have goals. It’s what separates them from toys, interactive stories, or play.

[Richard Carrillo @Carrillo_GD]

@JoeySpiotto Did they stop?

[Geoff Keighley @geoffkeighley]

Wednesday, see the first raw, real next-gen gameplay of @CallofDuty Vanguard during @gamescom Opening Night Live

Don't miss an extended level play through with special guests Laura Bailey (@LauraBaileyVO) and @SHGames

Watch Live at https://t.co/AFycLZXKPd

[Richard Carrillo @Carrillo_GD]

@HumberlyG Denise…or Eliza. I am getting Dushku vibes.

[Richard Carrillo @Carrillo_GD]

@Rajio I did a GDC talk this year. Should be in the vault soon.

[Richard Carrillo @Carrillo_GD]

What an eventful day! My 2019 GDC talk "Beyond Game Design" was just posted on YouTube. It discusses the soft skills and leadership mindsets every game designer should build. Check it out!!! #gamedev #gamedesign #softskills #leadershipskills

https://t.co/AofzKab4Ym