Bill Podurgiel
Moby ID: 31370
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Bill Podurgiel joined the Big Huge team with over 6 years experience in computer game graphics. His 3D Studio expertise dates all the way back to the golden days of release one. With a background spanning simulations, first-person shooters, and arcade games, he brings a wealth of knowledge and skill onboard.
Bill's induction into the game industry began as an accidental meeting in a bar with another artist. It was this chance meeting that caused Bill to question the excitement of his current job… freelance architectural rendering. He began work at Microprose Software in the Fall of 1994. Though his primary responsibilities were 3d modeling and texture mapping, he quickly proved his versatility, editing cut scenes and creating interface art. After finishing M1 Tank Platoon 2 with Microprose he joined Meyer/Glass Interactive where he had a hand in the creation of several games. After the proposal for his dream game, Ape Rider, did not come to fruition he decided to climb aboard and make his mark at Big Huge Games.
While not in front of a computer Bill enjoys mountain biking and snowboarding. He has the scars to prove it.
[Source: Big Huge Games Web Site]
Credited on 18 games
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| Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition (2020, Windows) | Lead Artist |
| Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning (2020, Windows) | Additional Thanks |
| Generation Zero (2019, Windows) | Avalanche Studios is |
| Just Cause 4 (2018, Windows) | Studio Manager |
| Rise of Nations: Extended Edition (2017, Windows Apps) | Unit Art Lead |
| Just Cause 3 (2015, Xbox One) | Production |
| Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning (2012, Xbox 360) | Additional Thanks |
| Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties (2008, Macintosh) | Lead Artist |
| Catan (2007, Xbox 360) | Art |
| Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends (2006, Windows) | FX Art Lead |
| Rise of Nations: Gold Edition (2004, Windows) | Unit Art Lead |
| Rise of Nations: Thrones & Patriots (2004, Windows) | Unit Art Lead |
| Rise of Nations (2003, Windows) | Art and Animation |
| Battleship: Surface Thunder (2000, Windows) | Artists |
| Missile Command (1999, PlayStation) | Artists |
| Axis & Allies (1998, Windows) | Computer Artists |
| M1 Tank Platoon II (1998, Windows) | Artists |
| Virtual Karts (1995, DOS) | Additional Graphics / Artwork |
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Frequent Collaborators
People- 10 games with Brian Reynolds
- 10 games with Jason S. Coleman
- 10 games with Timothy Train
- 10 games with Jason Bestimt
- 10 games with Chris Coleman
- 10 games with Pranas Pauliukonis
- 10 games with Ted Terranova
- 10 games with Dan Halka
- 9 games with Ike Ellis
- 9 games with Mark Sobota
Companies
- 8 games with Big Huge Games, Inc.
- 8 games with Microsoft Corporation
- 7 games with Xbox Game Studios
- 7 games with Epic Games Tools LLC
- 7 games with Valve Corporation
- 6 games with Leader S.p.a.
- 4 games with NBG EDV Handels- und Verlags GmbH
- 3 games with Wargaming Chicago-Baltimore
- 3 games with Atari Interactive, Inc.
- 3 games with Firelight Technologies Pty. Ltd.
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