- About me and this site -

Determined Software was formed by me (Neil Dansey) in May 2006. It is a portfolio site featuring various projects, from 2D games for PC and iPhone, to board games, academic work, rapid prototyping projects, and university projects in animation and 3D graphics.

I graduated from the University of Portsmouth in 2007, achieving first-class honours in their BSc (Hons) Computer Games Technology degree. I've won the following awards:

• University of Portsmouth Game Jam 2009: 'Best Overall Game'
• Sony prize 2006-2007: 'Best Computer Games Student'
• University of Portsmouth Enterprise Competition 2006-2007 Stage 1: 'Best Idea - Business Category'
• Virtalis prize 2006-2007: 'Best Use of VR Lab' [3D animation group project in which I was the programmer]

I am currently studying for a PhD at the University of Portsmouth. I am a member of the Advanced Games Research Group, which is based in the School of Creative Technologies. My area of study is in the experience of pervasive games, with a focus on player interpretation and creativity. I am also involved in teaching and mentoring within the school.

My spare time is mostly spent playing on Xbox Live, designing games, going to the pub and seeing my girlfriend. Not necessarily in that order.

You can contact me here.