Thomas Abbott

I have two cats, I would like four. Cats are the true masters of humankind. I spend a lot of time on PC games, mainly single player strategy or co-op adventure survival games. I invest a lot of time into Warhammer, painting miniatures and playing mid-sized games. In 2023 I discovered how expensive trading card games are, committing to Disney's Lorcana with weekly games and a lot of money being spent. I also love to organise, I am always donating stuff to charity or clearing out a cupboard, it's dopamine addiction.

_Favourite Game

Dawn of War

_Favourite Book

Wheel of Time series

_Currently Learning

Expanding my miniature painting abilities.

Questions & Answers

Earliest gaming memory?

Answer

Original Age of Empires, playing against the PC with as maximum AI opponents on the biggest maps.

What did you study at School or Uni that you feel was valuable for a career in games?

Answer

Business Studies. I remember learning about project management which is now a core part of my role.

Game that has inspired you the most?

Answer

Baldur's Gate 3. It's perfection in video game form. The sheer scale and wonder of the game is beyond impressive.

What is the first game you worked on?

Answer

Star Wars Rogue One VR Mission.

Games you’re the proudest to have worked on?

Answer

Star Wars Rogue One VR Mission: VR had just launched on PS4 and was becoming accessible at home. Seeing the emotional reactions of people immersing themselves piloting an X-wing for the first time drove home the power of games to me.

If you weren't making games?

Answer

I would run my own PC building company.

Top 3 games of all time?

Answer

#1 - Total War: Three Kingdoms #2 - Baldur's Gate 3 #3 - War Thunder

Hardest game boss?

Answer

Gary Oak (Pokemon 1998)

_TIME REMAINING