Andrew Oliver
aka:
The Oliver Twins
Moby ID: 39325
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Andrew and his brother Philip Oliver initially rose to fame as the ‘Oliver Twins’ in the 1980s when they developed several hugely successful franchises, including the ‘Dizzy’ adventures and the ‘Simulator’ series. During the mid 80’s to early 90’s they were the most prolific authors of Amstrad and Spectrum games with an amazing 26 #1 bestsellers, 34 original games and around five million sales, and at one point representing over 15% of all UK games sales. The Oliver Twins are probably the most prolific 8-bit game developers in the world.
Andrew is passionate about new technology and its potential for creating more immersive and engaging games for a global industry and a wide audience.
Along with his brother, he established Blitz Games Studios in 1990, where he guided the company in all technical aspects.
Andrew created the company’s original 3D console engine and over the years has guided the development of systems and procedures for multiple teams, working across multiple platforms.
Andrew is now responsible for the technical side of Radiant Worlds.
Andrew was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Technology from Coventry University in 2008.
Credited on 104 games
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| WarCraft Rumble (2023, iPad) | Creative Marketing Services Team |
| Dizzy Two (2020, Windows) | Dizzy and the Yolkfolk created by |
| Crayta (2020, Stadia) | Game Dragons |
| Zombie Army 4: Dead War (2020, Windows) | Special Thanks |
| Arca's Path VR (2018, PlayStation 4) | Special Thanks |
| Strange Brigade (2018, Windows) | Thanks |
| Mystery World Dizzy (2017, NES) | Designers |
| Dreamworld Pogie (2016, NES) | Author |
| Wonderland Dizzy (2015, Browser) | Design by the Oliver Twins |
| Don't Panic Dizzy (2014, Windows) | Original Dizzy Games by |
| Sniper Elite: Nazi Zombie Army 2 (2013, Windows) | Special Thanks |
| Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two (2013, Windows) | Chief Technical Officer |
| Sniper Elite: Nazi Zombie Army (2013, Windows) | Special Thanks |
| SpongeBob's Surf & Skate Roadtrip (2011, Xbox 360) | Founded by |
| DreamWorks Puss in Boots (2011, Wii) | Founded by |
| A Pirate's Life Dizzy (2011, Windows) | Original Dizzy Games by |
| Droplitz Delight (2010, Windows Mobile) | Founded by |
| Dead to Rights: Retribution (2010, PlayStation 3) | Chief Technical Officer |
| All Star Karate (2010, Wii) | Founded by |
| Grogg Island Dizzy (2010, Windows) | Original Dizzy Games by |
[ full credits ]
Blitz Games
Co-Founder & CTO
Frequent Collaborators
People- 101 games with Philip Oliver
- 38 games with John Whigham
- 37 games with Richard Hackett
- 35 games with Natalie Griffith
- 33 games with Stephen Thomson
- 32 games with Matt Black
- 31 games with Andrew Slater
- 31 games with Alex Bowden
- 31 games with Caroline Thornicroft
- 30 games with Lyndon Homewood
Companies
- 31 games with Codemasters Software...
- 30 games with Blitz Games Ltd
- 16 games with Blitz Games Studios Ltd.
- 15 games with THQ Inc.
- 11 games with Valve Corporation
- 9 games with Blitz Arcade
- 5 games with Rebellion Developments Ltd.
- 4 games with Atari Interactive, Inc.
- 4 games with VoiceWorks Productions Inc.
- 4 games with THQ Entertainment GmbH
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