Cryptic Studios
Andrew Nielson is a seasoned visual effects artist with extensive experience in the gaming industry. Currently serving as a Sr VFX Artist at Cryptic Studios since June 2022, Andrew previously held the role of 3D Generalist and VFX Artist at rgbXYZ since January 2020. Previously, Andrew contributed as a Senior Artist at Dire Wolf Digital from October 2015 to January 2020 and worked at Cryptic Studios in various capacities from March 2008 to October 2015, after initially serving as a Technical Artist/VFX Specialist at Secret Level. Andrew's career began at Erudite and led through multiple positions at companies including Perpetual Entertainment, Saffire, Yobro, and keane, showcasing a strong foundation in both artistry and technical skills established during studies at Utah Valley University from 1999 to 2003.
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Cryptic Studios
Cryptic Studios is a leading developer of massively multiplayer online role playing games, with a reputation for delivering profitable, on-time and on-budget titles. Cryptic developed the innovative and successful City of Heroes, as well as its subsequent expansion, City of Villains. Both titles garnered numerous awards from leading enthusiast press including GameSpy's Game of the Year award in 2004.