Alexander Newcombe

Alexander Newcombe has a diverse and extensive work experience in the gaming and publishing industries. Alexander is currently employed as a Senior Narrative Designer at Phoenix Labs since 2022. Prior to that, they worked at Paradox Interactive as a Content Design Lead from 2021 to 2022, where they were responsible for designing systems-driven content for grand strategy games.

From 2019 to 2021, Alexander worked as a Narrative Designer at Massive Entertainment - A Ubisoft Studio, where they designed storylines, created characters, and built quests for AAA games. Alexander also demonstrated strong leadership and communication skills within the large multidisciplinary team.

Alexander'sexperience also includes working at Disney Interactive as a Writer/Narrative Designer from 2013 to 2018, where they oversaw the narrative of Club Penguin and Club Penguin Island. Alexander collaborated on new gameplay experiences, designed and scripted quests, and directed top-tier voice talent.

Alexander co-founded Here Be Monsters Anthology in 2009, where they served as a Co-Founder & Publisher. The anthology published short fiction and they were responsible for designing covers, editing stories, and handling marketing and layout.

Additionally, they worked at Electronic Arts as a Sr. Lead QA Tester from 2009 to 2013, managing teams of testers on EA and EA-partnered titles. At VMC, they started their career as a Lead QA Tester from 2006 to 2009.

Overall, Alexander Newcombe possesses a strong background in narrative design, content creation, leadership, and quality assurance within the gaming and publishing industries.

Alexander Newcombe holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English/Creative Writing from Concordia University.