About

Who am I?

Hi, I'm George Mattingley

A game designer from the United Kingdom.

What do I do?

I design video games

As a game designer, my focus is to design and develop fun and engaging video games.

You can find my recent projects on my portfolio page. Click the button below to check them out.

George Mattingley

Psychology driven game designer

Psychology in games

At university, I studied psychology in video game design. Human psychology is very important in creating captivating video games.

As a result, I use research into human psychology to improve the experience players have in my games.

My love for video games

Passion for gaming

Gaming has always been a huge part of my life.

I use my passion for gaming to fuel my creative vision when designing exciting and unique games.

I love what I do and I am always looking to improve.

Starting a new game

How I design fun and engaging games

Attention to detail in

All aspects of design

From idea generation to white-boxed levels and beyond. I give the whole creative process equal attention and care.

Keeping track of

Documents and plans

Fully documenting and planning my games allows me to keep track of progress. It formulates a vision for the final product.

Building further upon

Concept Development

Building prototypes and developing mechanics provide a strong foundation. Then I can begin bringing ideas for my games to life.

Bringing games to life by

Implementing Features

Implementing core features and gameplay mechanics starts to bring the game to life. This includes art and original concepts.

Conducting first-hand

Analysis and research

I will analysing primary research playtesting data. This helps me make balance changes to achieve the creative vision.

Making sure the game is

Fun and engaging

As a passionate gamer, I know what makes games enjoyable. So, I apply my experiences to make my own games fun and engaging.

Where have I invested my XP?

Skills

Education

Qualifications and Awards

About Game Designer - George Mattingley Portsmouth University Logo

1st Class Honours

BSc Computer Games Technology

I studied Computer Games Technology at the University of Portsmouth where I graduated with a 1st Class Honours.

Achievements

Grads in Games Awards Winner

My team and I were lucky enough to be nominated for Grads in Games Industry Collaboration Award, which we won in 2020.