Tim Sweeney (game developer)
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| Tim Sweeney | |
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| Born | 1970 (age 53–54) Potomac, Maryland, United States |
| Occupation | Video game programmer and developer |
| Known for | developing the Unreal series of engines |
Tim Sweeney (born in 1970)[1] is an American computer game programmer and the founder of Epic Games, being best known for his work on ZZT and the Unreal Engine.
Sweeney established Epic as a shareware company while he was a student majoring in mechanical engineering at the University of Maryland. He said that he had been interested in game development and computer programming since he was 10 years old,[2] and finally started making games out of his parents' basement where he lived.[3] Epic got its start when Sweeney created ZZT, the company's first game, released as a shareware in 1991. In interviews Sweeney has credited that game success with fueling the early growth of his company.[4]
Sweeney worked on Epic's Unreal Engine, used in the Unreal series of first-person shooters and multiple other video games.[5][6]
In 2005, Sweeney attended Wake Tech Community College Digital Game Xpo as a guest speaker. He showed a demo of the Unreal Engine and talked about 3D Buzz's book "Mastering Unreal Technology: The Art of Level Design".[7]
On February 9, 2012, Sweeney was inducted into the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS) Hall of Fame for his technological innovations in the gaming industry.[8][9][10]
On July 10, 2013, Tim and the co-founder of Epic Games, Mark Rein, were named Development Legends at the Develop Industry Excellence Awards.[11][12][13]
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External links
- ZZT group Interactive Fantasies interview with Tim Sweeney (November 17, 2000)
- MobyGames' rap sheet on Sweeney
- Article mentioning Tim Sweeney will be attending 2005 Digital Game Xpo (April 25, 2005)
- Tim Sweeney's talk at POPL06 (January 11-13, 2006)
- TeamXbox interview with Tim Sweeney (February 28, 2008)
- TG Daily interview with Tim Sweeney (March 10, 2008)
- Ars Technica interview with Tim Sweeney (September 14, 2008)
- From The Past To The Future: Tim Sweeney Talks (May 25, 2009)
- Discussion Panel with Tim Sweeney, John Carmack and Johan Andersson (Oct 18, 2013)
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