Nicky Robinson (game programmer)

For other people named Nick Robinson, see Nick Robinson (disambiguation).
Nicky Robinson
NationalityAmerican
EducationUniversity of California Santa Cruz
Pomona College
Occupation(s)Software developer
Video game programmer
Years active1985-2018
Known forMail Order Monsters
Army Men

Nicky Robinson is an American video game programmer and software developer.[1] Her career spanned over thirty years, extending back to titles such as Star Control and Mail Order Monsters, which she worked on with Evan Robinson and game designer Paul Reiche III.[2] Robinson later worked at 3DO as a game programmer and on the Android software as a release manager on the Skype team at Microsoft.[3]

Robinson helped start the Game Developer's Conference as an offshoot of the Journal of Computer Game Design.[4] She later served in the board of the conference.

Robinson's work has been published by Electronic Arts, Activision, Accolade, and 3DO.

Robinson had been active in the organization and leadership of Women in Games International, a group dedicated to involving more women in professional game development and to advancing their careers.[5]

  1. ^ O'Connor, Rory J. (1991-03-18). "COMPUTER GAME VIOLENCE SPARKS DESIGN DEBATE". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2019-12-07.
  2. ^ Hutchinson, Lee (2016-10-18). "A first look at Star Control: Origins gameplay—prequel due for release in 2H17 [Updated]". Ars Technica. Retrieved 2019-12-07.
  3. ^ "Nicky Robinson | LinkedIn". www.linkedin.com. Retrieved 2019-12-07.
  4. ^ "The Computer Game Developers' Conference | Interactive Storytelling Tools for Writers | Chris Crawford". www.erasmatazz.com. Retrieved 2019-12-07.
  5. ^ "Women in Games International Conference in San Francisco Game Industry Leaders Discuss Hot Career Topics". GamesIndustry.biz. 7 December 2005. Retrieved 2019-12-07.