Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Conviction
Mathieu Ferland
In a nutshell
§ Name: Mathieu Ferland
§ Date of birth: 26-01-1974
§ Residence: Montreal
§ Position: Senior Producer
Curriculum vitae
§ What was your last job before you started working in the games industry?
MF- This is my first job: the job I really wanted. J
§ What do you like the most about your current job?
MF- I like to learn everyday. Working with some of the most talented people of the industry teaches me a lot and everyday is real pleasure.
§ What do you hate the most about your current job?
MF- Bugs.
My motto?
MF- "Do, or do not. There is no 'try.'" - Yoda
Which videogame kicked off your passion for gaming?
MF- Galaxian, mini-arcade console. Few times I did cross the limits of the counter, back to 0000. The sound of this game was so annoying that I had to hide under my bed to play in order to avoid screams from my sister…
Why do you think Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Conviction is going to be the game of the year 2007?
MF- I’m very excited about SCC because it offers new innovative mechanics of gameplay. This reminds me the creation of the original Splinter Cell where new technologies are making these new types of gameplay possible.
The best 3 videogames ever:
Golden Eye 007 – N64
Grim Fandango
Gran Turismo
Now plays:
MF- Live arcade!
Games you can’t wait for?
MF- I’m very curious about Spore.
Websites you click most?
www.tetesaclaques.tv
Which movies can “take you away”?
MF- I like to watch Indiana Jones series again an again. Well done.
Musician that grabs you?
MF- I like smooth unplug guitar. These days, I’ve been listening a lot of Jack Johnson & Ben Harper.
Favorite books?
MF- I’ve been reading all Bob Moran series a long time ago…
Hobby (besides job and computer games :)
MF- Play guitar, mountain bike and entertain my daughter.
Countries you’d like to visit?
MF- Next destinations: China, Egypt, Australia, Israel, Alaska (USA).
In my childhood I dreamt to work as...
MF- I wanted to be a NHL hockey player or a rock star. I failed miserably…
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