Graeme Devine

Graeme Devine is a prominent computer game designer and programmer, currently serving as the Creative Technical Officer at QXR Studios since October 2020. He has an extensive career spanning over 30 years in the gaming industry, known for co-founding the company Trilobyte, which created the bestselling games The 7th Guest and The 11th Hour, and for his work on Quake III Arena at id Software.13

Early Life and Career

Born in 1966 in Glasgow, Scotland, Devine began programming at the age of 14 on a TRS-80. His early work included publishing games for the ZX Spectrum and later joining Atari, Inc. at age 16.13 Over the years, he held various significant positions in renowned companies such as Apple, Microsoft, and Magic Leap, where he was known as the Wandering Wizard until April 2020.23

Contributions to Gaming

Devine's contributions to the gaming industry are notable:

• Trilobyte: Co-founded in 1990, where he developed iconic adventure games.
• id Software: Worked as a game designer/programmer from 1999 to 2003.
• International Game Developers Association (IGDA): Served as Chairman from 2002 to 2003, advocating for game developers.13

Current Role

At QXR Studios, Devine focuses on creating innovative narrative experiences within the gaming landscape. His work reflects a commitment to exploring diverse genres and technologies.25

Personal Life

Graeme Devine is married to Lori Johnson Devine and has one child. He is recognized not only for his professional achievements but also for his unique fashion sense, often described as having a "Scooby-Doo wardrobe".14