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Articles by Michael Piercy

Michael Piercy is a Computer Game Designer and Co-Founder of Pixel Wolf Studios. After receiving a BA in Computer Game Design (Story Development) from University of East London he returned home to Dublin to further his studies at DIT where he's studying for an MSc in Digital Games. he is currently working at Pixel Wolf Studios in Dublin.

Eastenders, The Video Game – Stereotypes, Soap Operas and Computer Games
July 13, 2011 – 8:17 pm | Comments Off
Eastenders, The Video Game – Stereotypes, Soap Operas and Computer Games

 Can you think of anyone you might know who refuses point blank to indulge themselves in a bit of computer game entertainment? They  might be the kind of person who actively enjoys tabloid talk shows …

NDRC Launchpad
June 30, 2011 – 9:10 pm | 2 Comments
NDRC Launchpad

There was an interested and enthusiastic crowd at the open day to the NDRC Launchpad in Dublin this evening, hoping to get some inside pointers before the application deadline …

The Zynga Empire Strikes Back!
June 30, 2011 – 12:17 pm | Comments Off
The Zynga Empire Strikes Back!

Review: Empires & Allies
Developer: Zynga
Platform: Facebook
Rating: 4/5
 
As a game designer I am always thinking of new ideas for games. My favourite genre of games is Real Time Strategy. There’s something very satisfying about building an …