Brent Erickson
Game designer, Video Game Designer
1966 –
Who is Brent Erickson?
Brent Erickson is an American computer and video game developer with many titles to his credit. He has been involved in nearly every aspect of game development, from design to production. He published his first game in 1978 for the TRS80 and Apple computers. In 1983, Brent began working with Access Software where he helped create more than 30 products including the best selling and award winning Tex Murphy series of games.
In 1995, Brent founded Flashpoint Productions where he produced products for Electronic Arts, Sega, and others. Flashpoint was purchased in 1995 by Bethesda Softworks, and Brent became Bethesda's Development Director. While at Bethesda, he created the award winning racing franchise, Burnout Championship Drag Racing, in addition to many other products.
After Bethesda was purchased by ZeniMax Media in 1999, Brent worked with Kodiak Interactive as a Lead Programmer and produced the PS2 version of Monster's Inc. for Disney.
After Kodiak closed its doors in 2001, Brent developed more than 15 professional-level automotive simulation products for Motion Software and ProRacingsim. These products are used worldwide by racers and automotive enthusiasts.
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