Brent Erickson

Brent Erickson (born March 26, 1966) is an American computer and video game developer with many titles to his credit. He has been involved in nearly every aspect of game development, from design to production. He published his first game in 1978 for the TRS-80 and Apple computers. In 1983, Erickson began working with Access Software where he helped create more than 30 products including the best selling and award-winning Tex Murphy series of games.

Brent Erickson
Born (1966-03-26) March 26, 1966
Montrose, Colorado
Other namesDarrell Brent Erickson
OccupationVideo game designer, programmer, producer
Known forBeach Head II
Leaderboard Golf
Noctropolis
Countdown
Burnout Championship Drag Racing
IHRA Drag Racing
XCar
Spouse(s)Pamela Erickson

In 1995, Erickson founded Flashpoint Productions where he designed Noctropolis and Golf Magazine: 36 Great Holes Starring Fred Couples. Flashpoint was purchased in 1995 by Bethesda Softworks, and Erickson became Bethesda's development director.[1] While at Bethesda, he created drag racing games Burnout Championship Drag Racing, NIRA Intense Import Drag Racing and IHRA Motorsports. He was Lead Designer for Skip Barber Racing.[2]

Erickson has been credited in over 50 software titles including such products as Martian Memorandum, Mean Streets, and the extremely popular golf simulation program, Links.[3]

References
  1. Böke, Ingmar (October 14, 2015). "Brent Erickson Noctropolis Interview". adventuregamers.com. Retrieved May 22, 2019.
  2. Husted, Scott. "Skip Barber Interview with Brent Erickson - Lead Designer". powersims.com. Archived from the original on February 1, 2001. Retrieved March 22, 2022.
  3. "Bethesda Softworks People". bethsoft.com. Archived from the original on June 5, 1997. Retrieved January 15, 2022.


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