Let Me Introduce Myself​

Hey! my name is Justin Rycaj (Ritz-eye), *yes that's actually how you pronounce it* and I've set aside this part of the site just so you can get to know me a little better...

Video games have been a part of my life since I was four years old. Characters like Ken Masters, Solid Snake, and Zero left very strong impressions on me and are part of the reason I am who I am.

I grew up in Calgary Alberta where I spent my childhood watching anime playing, video games and building lots of custom Lego sets and custom action figures.

These activities inspired me and gave me an outlet for my creativity.

Fast forward a few years to winter 2005 when I got a copy of Metal Gear Solid Subsistence. After weeks of playing, I finally beat the game. The experience it delivered left me awestruck in a way I had never felt before. It was from that moment on I knew I wanted to make video games.

In the summer of 2015 I enrolled in the Game Design program at LaSalle College in Vancouver.

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Over the course of my education, I received intense fundamental instruction in the development of video games from industry veterans whom I consider to be some of the best teachers I've ever had the pleasure of working with.

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Now that I have graduated with my Diploma in Game Design, I'm currently seeking employment for the roles of Combat Designer, 

Gameplay Designer,  Mechanics Designer, and Systems Designer for all AAA and Indie games currently in production across the globe.

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Let's grab lunch and regale each other with our tales of dragon slaying, space battles, and fisticuff victories.

Check Out My Resume Here