Game designer and entrepreneur who believes that Games as a Service is the way to win in the current ecosystem of games. As founder and CEO of Stolen Couch Games he created games that adapted to the changing needs of the player base. Secured vc investments and grew his company to 11 FTE. As an active member of the development community he organizes events and connects developers with each other.
Stolen Couch Games 2010 — Ongoing
Game Development studio focusing on Games as a Service. Released titles such as Castaway Paradise and Castaway Home Designer.
Highlights
- Personally secured over €500.000 in VC investments
- Released 6 multi platform games with millions of downloads
- Created Games as a Service framework to reduce costs, increase LTV
Green Light Bundle 2012 — 2015
Created a company which sells bundled software for a pay what you want price. Promoting games to increase revenue for developers.
Vanguard Entertainment Group 2010 — 2010
Worked as a QA specialist on a console game published by EA.
Dutch Games Industry Slack 2015 — Ongoing
Founder of the community for game developers to exchange knowledge. Over 500 active members and growing.
Utrecht School of the Arts 2007 — 2011
Game Design
- Games as a Service
- Multi platform design
- Iterative design
Management
- Scrum
- Problem Solver
- Product Owner
Software
- Unity
- Office
- Photoshop
Misc
- Scripting
- Making coffee
- Enjoying myself
Applied Technology
- Machine Learning
- Analytics
- Blockchain
Other
- Business development
- Networking
- Minimalism
Eric has a clear image of what he wants to accomplish with his work. Strong minded, but never afraid to change plans if needed. He has an ability to quickly figure out complex things and thus a very good problem solver.
— Selma Oors, colleague Stolen Couch Games
Castaway Paradise Mobile, Desktop, Console
Free to play, subscription supported (and premium on some platforms) life simulator. Responsible for every part of the design.
Castaway Home Designer Mobile
Home decorator for specific audience I designed. Utilizing in-house framework to reduce development time.
Ichi Mobile, Desktop
One button puzzle game includes level editor with over 100.000 user made levels. Designed the product based of a prototype.
LETRZ Mobile, Facebook, Web
Word puzzle game for a 3rd party. Has turn based online multiplayer with social integrations. I was the designer for this work for hire assignment.
Kids vs Goblins Mobile, Mac
Casual action RPG where kids have to save their baby brother from the evil goblin king. Apple's Editors Choice. I was the product owner.
Chime Multiplayer Desktop
Worked with publisher Zoë Mode on their IP Chime. Designed 40+ multiplayer modes as a proof of concept.
Gatling Gears Consoles
Worked as a QA specialist on this action game. Worked with designers and programmers to get the game shipped in time.
Awesomenauts Desktop, Consoles
Helped with the early stages of the development of this awesome MOBA. Worked on gameplay balancing and level design.