Michael R. Bates

aka: Mike Bates, Michael Bates
Moby ID: 3530

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Mike Bates is an Artist with Firaxis.

Mike graduated from MICA a long time ago. Primarily focusing on box cover and technical illustration (painted with actual paint) before entering the game development arena.

His artistic contribution to the world of computer games can been seen in his impressive legacy from Microprose. He was the lead artist on Across The Rhine, M1 Tank Platoon II and Gunship! and part of the art teams for Gunship 2000, F-15 III, Battletech and Civilization II. An avid player of every genre of computer game, Mike brings real depth of talent, proven leadership skills, and a passion for gaming to Firaxis. He spends his down-time working on the family farm.

Credited on 33 games

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Sid Meier's Civilization VI (2016, Windows) Structure Modelers
Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth (2014, Windows) Art Lead
Sid Meier's Ace Patrol: Pacific Skies (2013, Windows) Ace Patrol Team
Sid Meier's Ace Patrol (2013, Windows) Ace Patrol Team
Sid Meier's Civilization V: Brave New World (2013, Windows) Project Art Director
Sid Meier's Civilization V: Gods and Kings (2012, Windows) Project Art Director
PlayStation Move Heroes (2011, PlayStation 3) Story Lead
Sid Meier's Civilization V (2010, Windows) Artists
Zombie Apocalypse (2009, Xbox 360) Animation Team
Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization (2008, Windows) Lead Artist
Sid Meier's Civilization: Revolution (2008, PlayStation 3) Artists
Conan (2007, PlayStation 3) Animators
Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword (2007, Windows) Artist
Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Warlords (2006, Windows) Art
Brothers in Arms: Earned in Blood (2005, Windows) Special Thanks to
Sid Meier's Pirates!: Live the Life (2005, Xbox) Original Art Team
Sid Meier's Civilization IV (2005, Windows) Artists
Sid Meier's Civilization III: Complete (2004, Windows) Lead Artist
Sid Meier's Civilization III: Conquests (2003, Windows) Artists
Sid Meier's Civilization III: Gold Edition (2003, Windows) Art

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