Barend J Strydom
Game Development & Game Design Student
01 SKILL SET
MY EXPERTISE IN GAME DESIGN
As a dedicated game development and game design student, I am passionate about creating immersive and interactive experiences. My expertise spans across various aspects of game design, including game development, game art, storytelling, level design, character design, game engine, animation, and UI/UX design.
GAME DEVELOPMENT
90%
GAME ART
85%
STORYTELLING
95%
LEVEL DESIGN
80%
CHARACTER DESIGN
85%
GAME ENGINE
90%
ANIMATION
80%
02 PORTFOLIO
03 Research & Writing
As a game development and design student, I explore the academic and theoretical side of games alongside practical development. My research focuses on monetisation, player behaviour, pricing strategies, and ethical design decisions in modern games.
GAME TITLE 7
MARBLE
Art Direction
I provided art direction for a captivating game title, ensuring cohesive visual elements and a compelling artistic vision.
This research paper examines how perceived fairness in monetisation systems affects player retention and daily active users in free-to-play games. By analysing common monetisation models such as microtransactions, loot boxes, and pay-to-win mechanics, the study explores how ethical design choices influence player trust, engagement, and long-term sustainability. The paper highlights the balance between profitability and player satisfaction in modern game design.
This literature review explores how multiplayer games have evolved from simple shared play experiences into large-scale social platforms. The paper examines how game modes, technological platforms, and online infrastructure shape player interaction, community formation, and social behaviour within multiplayer spaces.
The research highlights the dual role of multiplayer games as both technological systems and social environments, addressing topics such as cooperation, competition, accessibility, toxic behaviour, and future trends in online play.
CONTACT
LET'S CONNECT
Reach out to me to discuss collaboration opportunities, game design projects, or just to say hello!
Email: barendj.strydom@gmail.com
Phone: +27 079-277-6198
