Matt Glanville

Dash to the Match

2026

I created the digital component of a physical multiplayer game based on an existing prototype and client brief.Five players stand in front of large 4K displays, with stereo-vision cameras tracking their body movements and translating them into actions in the game. Players move from side to side and jump to avoid obstacles and collect points, with their scores synchronised across the local network to create a light-hearted competitive experience.

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Centre Court Challenge

2022-2025

Centre Court Challenge was a recurring Wimbledon project that I returned to each year, helping to develop and refine the experience based on feedback from the events. I worked on gameplay mechanics as well as implementing the game and integrating its assets.

The game is played in front of a large digital display, with the physical play area divided into four lanes corresponding to split-screen sections of the game. Players roll tennis balls along their lane, aiming at collectible items while avoiding obstacles. After one minute of rolling, the player with the highest score wins.

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A major part of the experience was the continuous audio feedback from Andy Murray, Amex's brand ambassador. I built a system that selected and delivered feedback based on each player's performance, culminating in a congratulatory video message from Andy for the winning player.

Perfect Pour

Arcade bar worker game; serve thirsty customers quickly with maximum precision to earn the top score

I was contracted by DSM Arcade to develop a game exclusively for arcades and breweries. The game was designed in collaboration with Dan Fessler, while I handled the programming, technical implementation, 2D art and animation.I developed the original unbranded game from the ground up, including its core gameplay systems and a range of features designed specifically for arcade operators.

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Operator & gameplay systems

The game was designed to be easy to pick up but rewarding to master, with a number of systems built to give operators additional flexibility and encourage repeat play.

Above: sprite sheet for the Boss character's expressions (created in Aseprite).

I also created the game's promotional trailer using footage and direction supplied by DSM Arcade.

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Soda Slam

Following the original release, I developed a data-driven re-theming system that allowed the core game to be adapted into new branded experiences without rebuilding its underlying gameplay systems.The system uses configurable asset data to define the visual and audio content for each version, and was used to create Soda Slam variants for Dr Pepper and Liquid Death.For Soda Slam, I also adapted the original single-player game into a competitive multiplayer experience. This involved modifying the underlying gameplay code and UI to support multiple players competing simultaneously, while retaining the core gameplay of the original.

Perfect Pour:
_{Pabst Blue Ribbon Edition}

🏆 Winner - Best Single Player Game, Midwest Gaming Classic 2026 🏆

DSM Arcade subsequently collaborated with Pabst Brewing Company to create a Pabst Blue Ribbon edition of Perfect Pour.

I used the re-theming system to adapt the game to the PBR brand, replacing the original visuals with new HD artwork supplied by our illustrator Emilee Beeson while retaining the same underlying gameplay and systems.

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Case of the Golden Idol

Mobile and console ports of the popular detective game

Originally released on PC in 2022, the updated version launched in 2024 on Netflix Games (iOS and Android), Xbox Game Pass, and Steam.

UI/UX Design

Porting to Unity

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Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty

Full remake of the original 1997 PlayStation classic Oddworld: Abe’s Oddysee.

As the primary Game Designer, I was responsible for redesigning and implementing nearly every aspect of the game, using the original Abe’s Oddysee as a foundation. I collaborated closely with the entire development team, including working directly with series co-creator Lorne Lanning.

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Alf's Escape

I designed and created Alf’s Escape levels as DLC for Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty in collaboration with a small team of artists.

Unlike the main game, this DLC introduced an entirely new chapter, not based on existing levels. It incorporated many of the new ideas we developed during New 'n' Tasty, delivering a hardcore challenge designed for long-time fans of the series.With minimal programmer support, we creatively repurposed existing functionality and assets to develop new features. For example, the addition of a unique Mudokon follower (Alf), who the player must lead through a series of deadly traps.

Oddworld: Soulstorm

I contributed to the level and game design of Oddworld: Soulstorm during its early development (2016-2018).My contributions included:

My most notable contribution to the final release was the design of the train hijack level. While it underwent further changes before launch to accommodate new features, my original design remained largely intact.In this level, Abe (the player character) begins clinging to the back of a speeding train suspended from a rail. The player's goal is to make their way to the front to pull the emergency brake, all while navigating enemy patrols, rescuing trapped workers, collecting hidden resources and avoiding the peril of falling to their death far below. The level culminates in an explosive boss encounter against a rocket-launching tank.

I also delivered a talk at EGX 2016, discussing the design changes in New 'n' Tasty and the new direction for the series in Soulstorm.

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Smart As...

Brain training game with social connectivity

Smart As... is a brain training game with social connectivity. It is comprised of 20 mini-games that fully leverage the PlayStation Vita's unique features. Designed for quick daily sessions, it includes voice-over commentary by John Cleese, offering playful feedback on your performance.

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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2

Third-person cover shooter based on the film license

Combat Scripting

I initially worked on the Wii version, focusing on adapting the game to the hardware’s technical limitations. This included scripting enemy AI behaviors so that they gave the impression of larger-scale battles than the hardware could actually support.

Boss Encounters

Later, I took early designs for two major boss battles—Amycus & Alecto, and the final duel against Voldemort—and implemented them using in-house tools. During this process, I proposed changes to the structure and flow of these battles, which were approved. I then collaborated closely with the engineering team to implement and balance these adjustments.

Create

Physics puzzle game with creative online community

Create is a physics-based puzzle game where players come up with creative solutions to challenges, decorate dioramas and share their creations with an online community.

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