Gaming Visionary

Tim Schafer (born July 26, 1967) is an American computer game designer. He founded Double Fine Productions in January 2000, after having spent over a decade at LucasArts.

Schafer is currently directing a game for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 called Brütal Legend. Schafer is best known in the video game industry for his story-telling and comedy writing abilities.

Gameography

* 1987 Maniac Mansion, tools programmer, SCUMM (LucasArts)
* 1990 The Secret of Monkey Island, co-writer (JVC, LucasArts)
* 1991 Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge, co-designer (LucasArts)
* 1993 Day of the Tentacle, co-designer, co-producer, co-director, co-writer (LucasArts)
* 1995 Full Throttle, writer, designer, project leader (LucasArts)
* 1998 Grim Fandango, project leader (LucasArts)
* 2005 Psychonauts, creative director, co-writer (Double Fine, Majesco)
* 2009 Brütal Legend, (Double Fine, Electronic Arts)