Mark Baldwin's Bio

I received both a Bachelors and Masters in Engineering from Purdue University. This led to a successful career working on the Space Shuttle as a flight designer. Interestingly enough, this work was very similar to computer games in that it involved designing and developing complex computer models. I had always had an interest in designing games having my first game (miniature rules) published while I was a teenager. By the early 80’s I was writing computer games part time and by the late 80’s was working full time creating computer games. I have written, programmed, designed, directed, and/or produced over 30 commercial computer games over my career, and have won numerous awards for my games, including “Game of the Year”. Through the years I have watched computer games evolve from small amateur projects to major multimillion dollar productions. I currently am a consultant in the game industry as well as enjoying the teaching computer games. My web site is http://baldwinconsulting.org  One of my current related interests is virtual railroading and railroading history which can be seen at my web site http://gilpintram.com

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