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| By September 2017, Faliszek joined London-based ], and will lead Bossa's new Seattle-based studio. He is currently working on an unannounced cooperative game that is "trying to do something new in the narrative space using ".<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2017-09-18-bossa-hires-half-life-portal-writer-chet-faliszek | title = Bossa hires Half-Life, Portal writer Chet Faliszek | first = James | last = Batchelor | date = September 18, 2017 | accessdate = September 18, 2017 | work =] }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/bossa-studios-to-open-new-seattle-studio-headed-by-valve-s-chet-faliszek/0187204 | title = Bossa Studios to open new Seattle studio headed by Valve's Chet Faliszek | first = Katherine | last= Byrne | date = September 19, 2017 | accessdate = September 19, 2017 | work = ] }}</ref> In May 2018, Faliszek announced he had also joined the board of advisers for Vertigo Games, and will help support a current virtual reality title they are currently developing.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.pcgamesinsider.biz/news/67044/valve-veteran-chet-faliszek-joins-vertigo-games/ | title = Valve veteran Chet Faliszek joins Vertigo Games | first = Natalie | last = Clayton | date = May 15, 2018 | accessdate = May 15, 2018 | work = ] }}</ref> | By September 2017, Faliszek joined London-based ], and will lead Bossa's new Seattle-based studio. He is currently working on an unannounced cooperative game that is "trying to do something new in the narrative space using ".<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2017-09-18-bossa-hires-half-life-portal-writer-chet-faliszek | title = Bossa hires Half-Life, Portal writer Chet Faliszek | first = James | last = Batchelor | date = September 18, 2017 | accessdate = September 18, 2017 | work =] }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/bossa-studios-to-open-new-seattle-studio-headed-by-valve-s-chet-faliszek/0187204 | title = Bossa Studios to open new Seattle studio headed by Valve's Chet Faliszek | first = Katherine | last= Byrne | date = September 19, 2017 | accessdate = September 19, 2017 | work = ] }}</ref> In May 2018, Faliszek announced he had also joined the board of advisers for Vertigo Games, and will help support a current virtual reality title they are currently developing.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.pcgamesinsider.biz/news/67044/valve-veteran-chet-faliszek-joins-vertigo-games/ | title = Valve veteran Chet Faliszek joins Vertigo Games | first = Natalie | last = Clayton | date = May 15, 2018 | accessdate = May 15, 2018 | work = ] }}</ref> | ||
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| Chet Faliszek | |
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| Born | 1965 (age 58–59) United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Video game writer |
| Employer(s) | Bossa Studios, Vertigo Games |
Chet Faliszek (/ˈfɑːlɪsɛk/; born 1965) is an American videogame writer.
Faliszek gained recognition as the co-creator of the satirical Old Man Murray website along with Erik Wolpaw around 1997, and which ran until 2002.
Faliszek's and Wolpaw's writings led to them being hired by the Valve Corporation circa 2005. Along with Wolpaw and Marc Laidlaw, Faliszek helped to create the storylines for the Half-Life and Portal series, along with having personally written the story for Left 4 Dead. He was also involved with Valve's work in virtual reality through the HTC Vive. In May 2017, Faliszek announced that after twelve years with Valve, he had left the company earlier in the year to work on unannounced projects.
By September 2017, Faliszek joined London-based Bossa Studios, and will lead Bossa's new Seattle-based studio. He is currently working on an unannounced cooperative game that is "trying to do something new in the narrative space using ". In May 2018, Faliszek announced he had also joined the board of advisers for Vertigo Games, and will help support a current virtual reality title they are currently developing.
Works
| Year | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Half-Life 2: Episode One | Writer |
| 2007 | Portal | Writer |
| 2007 | Half-Life 2: Episode Two | Writer |
| 2008 | Left 4 Dead | Writer |
| 2009 | Left 4 Dead 2 | Writer |
| 2011 | Portal 2 | Writer |
| 2012 | Counter-Strike: Global Offensive | Writer |
References
- Ross Miller (August 28, 2006). "Old Man Murray gives Portal its voice". Joystiq. Retrieved April 22, 2011.
- Shawn Sines (August 3, 2007). "Gaming Today Q&A: Chet Faliszek of Left 4 Dead". GameFront. Retrieved April 22, 2011.
- Martin, Joe (April 28, 2008). "Left4Dead Interview: Chet Faliszek". bit-tech. Retrieved April 22, 2011.
- ^ Grubb, Jeff (May 2, 2017). "Half-Life, Portal co-writer Chet Faliszek left Valve a month ago". Venture Beat. Retrieved May 2, 2017.
- Pearson, Dan (May 2, 2017). "Chet Faliszek leaves Valve". GamesIndustry.biz. Retrieved May 2, 2017.
- Batchelor, James (September 18, 2017). "Bossa hires Half-Life, Portal writer Chet Faliszek". GamesIndustry.biz. Retrieved September 18, 2017.
- Byrne, Katherine (September 19, 2017). "Bossa Studios to open new Seattle studio headed by Valve's Chet Faliszek". Market for Computer and Video Games. Retrieved September 19, 2017.
- Clayton, Natalie (May 15, 2018). "Valve veteran Chet Faliszek joins Vertigo Games". PC Games Insider. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
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