Matt McEnerney | Executive Producer
"I think I can make an entirely new game experience, and if I can't do it, some other game designer will." - Shigeru Miyamoto
Where are you from?
Originally, I’m from the south shore of Long Island. Now I am living in the old Hell’s Kitchen on Manhattan’s westside, 2 blocks from where my grandfather lived.
What do you do on CrimeCraft?
I am the Executive Producer for CrimeCraft and I am responsible for pretty much everything that has to do with the game and the brand.
What other titles have you worked on?
The first game I worked on professionally was a PC port of Super Bust-A-Move which unfortunately never got released. After working on several titles ranging from WWF War Zone to South Park, I finally made an impression in the industry as the Lead Designer of Acclaim’s All-Star Baseball series. From there, I had the opportunity to work for Microsoft and Electronic Arts and then spent some time running a games division for a large mobile content company before getting the opportunity to lead the CrimeCraft project to launch.
How did you get involved in your game industry role?
There was no such thing as a degree in game design when I went to school, though I always had a passion for figuring out how games worked ever since I was introduced to the Commodore PET in 4th grade. I was fortunate enough to get a part time job at Acclaim Entertainment while I was studying to get my Master’s Degree in British Literature when a few producers at Acclaim enticed me to stay with the company by offering me a game design position at Iguana Entertainment in Austin, TX. The rest has been a crazy but fantastic journey through the (Thank you Peter Wanat and Jaime Grieves!)
What's your favorite game?
I don’t have any one favorite that stands out above all others. Once you spend some time in the industry, you start looking at games differently than you did in your childhood. I can’t even play a game of chess without thinking of variations and ways to dress it up to a wider audience. With that in mind, the game I have played the most is a toss-up between MicroLeague Baseball on the Commodore 64, Yars Revenge for the Atari 2600. Probably spent the most quarters on Punch Out, though Dragon’s Lair took a good portion of my paper route money – I never could finish that game. More recently, I really enjoyed Knights of the Old Republic, Baldur’s Gate series, Age of Empires series, Call of Duty series, Marvel Ultimate Alliance, and pretty much everything that has come from Valve.
What kind of music do you listen to?
Depends on my mood – music tastes range from Frank Sinatra to Pantera. For the most part, I listen to classic rock, but if I have to pick a genre, then my favorite is Celtic punk – bands like Black 47, The Pogues, Dropkick Murphys, Flogging Molly, and The Prodigals. It’s the kind of music that takes you on an emotional joyride and then drops you off back at home safe and sound.
What do you do for fun?
Living in Manhattan is a constant adventure. There is always something to do or see – nightlife, food, shows, culture – there’s no place on earth quite like it. When I’m not rambling around New York City, I’m still a fan of games at heart. Even though it’s hard for me to sit down and play a game for pure enjoyment, I enjoy seeing what is on the shelves at Best Buy or what is new on XBLA.
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Matt McEnerney | Executive Producer
"I think I can make an entirely new game experience, and if I can't do it, some other game designer will." - Shigeru Miyamoto
Where are you from?
Originally, I’m from the south shore of Long Island. Now I am living in the old Hell’s Kitchen on Manhattan’s westside, 2 blocks from where my grandfather lived.
What do you do on CrimeCraft?
I am the Executive Producer for CrimeCraft and I am responsible for pretty much everything that has to do with the game and the brand.
What other titles have you worked on?
The first game I worked on professionally was a PC port of Super Bust-A-Move which unfortunately never got released. After working on several titles ranging from WWF War Zone to South Park, I finally made an impression in the industry as the Lead Designer of Acclaim’s All-Star Baseball series. From there, I had the opportunity to work for Microsoft and Electronic Arts and then spent some time running a games division for a large mobile content company before getting the opportunity to lead the CrimeCraft project to launch.
How did you get involved in your game industry role?
There was no such thing as a degree in game design when I went to school, though I always had a passion for figuring out how games worked ever since I was introduced to the Commodore PET in 4th grade. I was fortunate enough to get a part time job at Acclaim Entertainment while I was studying to get my Master’s Degree in British Literature when a few producers at Acclaim enticed me to stay with the company by offering me a game design position at Iguana Entertainment in Austin, TX. The rest has been a crazy but fantastic journey through the (Thank you Peter Wanat and Jaime Grieves!)
What's your favorite game?
I don’t have any one favorite that stands out above all others. Once you spend some time in the industry, you start looking at games differently than you did in your childhood. I can’t even play a game of chess without thinking of variations and ways to dress it up to a wider audience. With that in mind, the game I have played the most is a toss-up between MicroLeague Baseball on the Commodore 64, Yars Revenge for the Atari 2600. Probably spent the most quarters on Punch Out, though Dragon’s Lair took a good portion of my paper route money – I never could finish that game. More recently, I really enjoyed Knights of the Old Republic, Baldur’s Gate series, Age of Empires series, Call of Duty series, Marvel Ultimate Alliance, and pretty much everything that has come from Valve.
What kind of music do you listen to?
Depends on my mood – music tastes range from Frank Sinatra to Pantera. For the most part, I listen to classic rock, but if I have to pick a genre, then my favorite is Celtic punk – bands like Black 47, The Pogues, Dropkick Murphys, Flogging Molly, and The Prodigals. It’s the kind of music that takes you on an emotional joyride and then drops you off back at home safe and sound.
What do you do for fun?
Living in Manhattan is a constant adventure. There is always something to do or see – nightlife, food, shows, culture – there’s no place on earth quite like it. When I’m not rambling around New York City, I’m still a fan of games at heart. Even though it’s hard for me to sit down and play a game for pure enjoyment, I enjoy seeing what is on the shelves at Best Buy or what is new on XBLA.