Andrew Hodgson, a modeler who has worked in the film industry for more than a decade, announced on his personal social media today that he has joined Blizzard Entertainment to participate in the development of game projects.
Andrew Hodgson is an Australian hard surface modeler who has worked in studios such as DNEG, ILM and MPC, and has been involved in the production of IPs such as Dunes, Star Wars, Transformers and Marvel.
Blizzard has always been known for its high-quality CG animation and in-depth storytelling. Players can expect Andrew Hodgson's joining will bring new expertise and technical improvements to Blizzard, injecting more visual shock into future game projects.
Blizzard Entertainment has continued to demonstrate its leading position in CG animation in series such as World of Warcraft, Diablo and Overwatch.Andrew Hodgson's joining will undoubtedly bring Blizzard his extensive experience in hard surface modeling, especially his expertise in science fiction and fantasy, which is highly consistent with Blizzard's play style.Industry insiders analyzed that his joining may further enhance the detailed expressiveness and realism of Blizzard cutscenes, especially in mechanical design and environmental construction.