Flashpoint students spent the day with Patrick Wylie, Vice President of Big Fish Games' Studios, a successful producer in the game industry who spent time discussing the entire production process behind the new game Mystery Case Files: Return to Ravenhearst. This upcoming game is their most ambitious game production to date involving the work of game developers, visual effects artists, game designers, and a team involved with the creation of filmed live-action components. Original music recorded was scored for the game and recorded with a full orchestra in Berlin. While speaking to students live from Big Fish Games' Seattle game studio by way of Flashpoint Academy's Matrix facilities, this industry expert helped set the stage for the new Production In Action course, and gave many students the opportunity to ask questions during the presentation. He also shared behind-the-scenes images, concept art and exciting final game graphics.
Patrick heads up game the development Studios for Big Fish Games, one of the fastest growing and most successful casual games companies. Releasing such hit franchises like Mystery Case Files, Azada, Hidden Expedition and others, "Studios" has been an industry leader for several years. Prior to Big Fish Games, Pat spent nine years at Humongous Entertainment, a leader in children's adventure, sports and edutainment software. He has played several roles in gaming from Production, Programming and Testing. On the side he even dabbles in music. Pat has a B.S. in Microbiology from the University of Washington.
