Jump to content

Brian Green (game developer)

Edit links
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This is an old revision of this page, as edited by 76.191.87.2 (talk) at 00:24, 14 August 2020 (Updating with death information). The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.

For other uses, see Brian Green.
Brian Green
NationalityAmerican
Other namesT'arl Nunh
OccupationGame developer
Notable workMeridian 59
Websitehttp://psychochild.org

Brian "Psychochild" Green was an American software engineer, game developer and game designer known for his work on the online 3D graphical RPG, Meridian 59. He worked on the game for 3DO, then co-founded Near Death Studios in 2001.[1] He is a frequent gaming conference speaker and writes for a number of game design websites, including GamersInfo.net.[2] As of 2020, he does consulting and legal expert work, co-hosts a weekly podcast called "Grim Talk" about game development.[3]

Meridian 59 was originally released in 1996 by the 3DO company and was one of the first commercial online games available for sale in retail stores in the US. The game was purchased by Near Death Studios, Inc. in 2001 and relaunched commercially. The company ran until 2010.[4]

Green was also co-editor with S. Gregory Boyd of the book Business & Legal Primer for Game Development, published by Charles River Media (2007) ISBN 1-58450-492-7, and was a contributor to the webzine Imaginary Realities.

He first used the pseudonym Psychochild on a MUD called Genocide, which he played avidly in college.[5] His interest in online game development grew out of his experience as a "wizard" working on a MUD.[1]

He passed away from natural causes on August 11th, 2020 at the age of 46. [6]


References

  1. ^ a b "Near Death Studios Team". Near Death Studios. Archived from the original on 2009-05-11. Retrieved 2010-04-20.
  2. ^ Green, Brian. "Author Profile: Psychochild". GamersInfo.net. Archived from the original on 2007-09-28. Retrieved 2010-04-20.
  3. ^ "Maulgrim". YouTube. Retrieved August 10, 2020.
  4. ^ Michael Bitton (January 4, 2010). "Near Death Studios dies". mmorpg.com. Retrieved August 10, 2020.
  5. ^ Carter, Randolph (2009-04-23). "Psychochild". Grinding to Valhalla. Retrieved 2010-04-19. The MUDs I played extensively: Genocide (where I first used the name "Psychochild"), Highlands, Farside, Kerovnia, and Astaria.
  6. ^ "Twitter post revealing death".


Stub icon

This biographical article relating to a video game specialist is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.

Stub icon

This MUD-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.

Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Brian_Green_(game_developer)&oldid=972826889"