Hugo van der Heiden

Production Director at Nixxes Software

Hugo van der Heiden is an experienced game development professional with a diverse background in production and testing. Currently serving as Production Director at Nixxes Software BV since December 2007, Hugo has also held roles as Senior Producer and Producer, guiding the game development process. Prior to this, work experience includes Test Engineer at GLI Europe B.V. focusing on the Gambling Industry, and a Gametester/Junior Level Designer position at Guerrilla Games. Hugo gained initial experience as an Intern, Musician, and Level Designer at Karma Studios. Hugo holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from HAN University of Applied Sciences, completed in 2003.

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Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Nixxes Software

Nixxes Software BV is a group of highly experienced game technology programmers and a young content team. The company was founded in August 1999 and has since specialised in helping other game developers and publishers making the best out of their game content. We do this either by: Bringing high quality conversions to other platforms, both console and PC. Assisting in getting a game out faster and better. And by working with studios to build technology that helps people make better games. Support our partners with content creation for their products. Over the past 19 years we have worked with machines varying from the Sony PlayStation and Sega Dreamcast to current-gen and next-platforms platforms. In addition we have a long history working with PC conversion projects and we are currently developing new technology for PS4 (Pro) and Xbox One (X). We strive to completely understand every platform we work on, and use this knowledge to get the best out of games. This way the game teams can focus on getting the best possible content, whil We do this either by bringing high quality conversions to other platforms, both console and PC, assisting in getting a game out faster and better, or by working with studios to build technology that helps people make better games. Over the past years we have worked with machines varying from the Sony PlayStation and Sega Dreamcast to the newer platforms like the PS3 and Xbox 360. In addition we have a long history working with various PC platforms. We strive to completely understand every platform we work on, and use this knowledge to get the best out of games. This way the game teams can focus on getting the best possible content, while we push the machines to make it all run well. We've worked on several products since we started, which you can find more information about in our projects section. We encourage you to try out these games, and we hope you will have as much fun playing them as we had working on them.


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