Heatwave Interactive, Inc., a cross-media entertainment development studios for games, film and television, announces the completion of the staffing of its Austin-based Central Studio.
Dave Prout, co-Founder of Spark Unlimited, joins the Heatwave team as Director of Development. Prior to joining Heatwave, Prout rose through the ranks at DreamWorks Interactive, Electronic Arts Los Angeles and Midway Games, becoming well-respected for his attention to improving the process of game development. Titles Prout has contributed to include MEDAL OF HONOR, MEDAL OF HONOR: UNDERGROUND, MEDAL OF HONOR: FRONTLINE, CALL OF DUTY: FINEST HOUR, and LEGENDARY, in addition to several unannounced next-gen titles.
Craig Rundels has been named Art Director for Heatwave Interactive, Inc. With more than 15 years of experience in the game industry and more than 30 titles shipped, Rundels has focused on art direction, management and content creation for game and publishing companies worldwide, including Lucas Arts, Midway and Foundation 9. In addition to his work on such notable franchises as STAR WARS, GAUNTLET and MORTAL KOMBAT, Rundels has six years of external development experience with a focus on finding, vetting, and managing outsource studios and development teams worldwide.
After nearly 25 years in the comic book and toy design industries, Bart Sears brings his highly acclaimed drawing skills to Heatwave Interactive, Inc. as Senior Concept Artist. Sears has worked for every major comic book publisher, including DC Comics, Dark Horse Comics, Marvel Ent., and Wizard Magazine, as well as contributing design and concept art for such successful toy lines as WWF WRESTLING, MARVEL SUPERHEROES, and GI JOE. His most recent work includes various project pieces for Dark Horse Comics on HELM and INDIANA JONES.
Rounding out the additions to the Heatwave production team are Jason Beardsley (Senior Server Programmer), Randy Culley (Senior Graphics Engineer), Dean Elzey (Senior Web Programmer), Kenzie Lamar (Senior Character Artist) and Kelly Goodine (Senior Artist).
Heatwave Interactive currently has several unannounced projects in production, and has fully-funded its central studio with a recent series-A investment from Syncom Venture Partners.
