_Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Hi, I’m Daniel, an award-winning Game Developer and graduate of the University of Huddersfield with a First Class Degree in Computer Science w/ Games Programming. I have 5+ years of professional experience in designing both video games and board games. To date, I have designed the commercial title Shuttle Revolution, the successfully funded Kickstarter board game Fatal Knockout, and many more. Be sure to check out my portfolio!

Daniel Haynes

_Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Hi, I’m Daniel, an award-winning Game Developer and graduate of the University of Huddersfield with a First Class Degree in Computer Science w/ Games Programming. I have 5+ years of professional experience in designing both video games and board games. To date, I have designed the commercial title Shuttle Revolution, the successfully funded Kickstarter board game Fatal Knockout, and many more. Be sure to check out my portfolio!

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Hi, I’m Daniel, an award-winning Game Developer and graduate of the University of Huddersfield with a First Class Degree in Computer Science w/ Games Programming.

I have 5+ years of professional experience in designing both video games and board games. To date, I have designed the commercial title Shuttle Revolution, the successfully funded Kickstarter board game Fatal Knockout, and many more. Be sure to check out my portfolio!

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Japanese
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Work Experience

Co-Founder / Game Designer at Head Empty Studios Ltd.
October 1, 2022 - November 12, 2025
In charge of Shuttle Revolution’s game design, sound design, production, voice talent, finance, and legal. Designs player controllers, character abilities, system mechanics, and implements them in Unity. Pitches the company’s projects weekly to high-profile publishers and investors. Manages cross-disciplinary tasks on Jira and coordinates live event appearances to showcase projects. Key achievement: secured £25,000 in funding from winning Tranzfuser 2022.
Game Designer at Crab Studios Ltd.
October 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024
Co-designed the systems, combat, and fighter kits for Fatal Knockout and its expansions; acted as creative lead and sole game designer on an unannounced Fatal Knockout project. Contributed to planning and execution of Fatal Knockout’s Kickstarter campaign (raised £9,425). Led playtests and gathered ongoing community feedback; demonstrated Fatal Knockout at tabletop events with live sessions.
Game Design Tutor at Software Academy Ltd.
January 1, 2024 - November 12, 2025
Delivers UE5 / Unity / Python / Blender courses for children aged 9 to 16.
Metrology Research Assistant at The Future Metrology Hub
September 1, 2021 - September 1, 2021
Created a Desktop/VR educational simulation environment for the new T1 building using Unity. Programmed a Raspberry Pi with an accelerometer to function as a vibration controller. Became proficient in Siemens online web services to troubleshoot and fix backend errors.

Education

BSc. Computer Science w/ Games Programming - First Class Honours at The University of Huddersfield
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

Tranzfuser 2022 Winner
January 11, 2030 - November 12, 2025
1st Art & Animation – Rebellion North
January 11, 2030 - November 12, 2025
3rd Game Design - Sumo Digital
January 11, 2030 - November 12, 2025
3rd Game Audio - Distinctive Games
January 11, 2030 - November 12, 2025
6+ Awards from UK Games Fund
January 11, 2030 - November 12, 2025
Mastering Game Mechanics at Scale
January 11, 2030 - November 12, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services, Gaming
    paper Fatal Knockout

    Fatal Knockout is a fighting game themed competitive board game created by me and Niall Crabtree from Crab Studios. It is a game that intends to capture the essence of traditional 2D fighting games such as Street Fighter, Guilty Gear, Samurai Shodown, and Blazblue in board game fashion.

    In Fatal Knockout, you play cards that allow fighters to move, change orientation, and attack on the board. On top of that, each fighter has one-of-a-kind abilities, playstyles, and powerful “KO” cards that are triggered by playing cards and gaining meter. Knock out your opponent before they knock you out!

    The base game comes with six fighters, and the “oddities” expansion comes with four more fighters (a total of 10 fighters in the base roster!), with completely unique decks that reflect their archetype and playstyle.

    Fatal Knockout can be played solo against a bot, with two players, or in a tournament format where players advance through brackets with the aim of being crowned the winner!

    Have a gander at our successful Kickstarter page!:
    https://www.twine.net/signin

    paper Shuttle Revolution

    Shuttle Revolution is a flashy action-packed 2.5D badminton fighting game! Smash the shuttlecock at high speeds to KO your opponents or break apart the stage. Take control of a diverse cast of ten up-and-coming badminton champions, each with a unique twist to master. These explosive powers at play range from psychic energy manipulation and bionic grappling hooks to long-dormant ancient spirits with unfinished badminton business.

    It won various awards including Tranzfuser 2022, as well as from companies such as Sumo Digital and UKGF.

    PORTFOLIO PAGE: https://danielhaynes.co.uk/shuttle-revolution
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