JAN 116: Destiny: Rise of Iron Game Director Christopher Barrett (07/21/16)

The Nerd catches up with another art school pal, Christopher Barrett, Game Director on Destiny: Rise of Iron. Anthony, Imran and Rugboy ask Chris about his journey from art school to Bungie, what it’s like working on huge hits like Halo and Destiny, his artistic influences and breaking into the video game industry. The gang gets geeky about Destiny, as Chris answers several questions from listeners, and offers some insight on the creation of the franchise.

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Christopher Barrett, Game Director, Destiny: Rise of Iron

Christopher is the Game Director on Destiny: Rise of Iron. Previously, he was the Art Director for the Destiny franchise as a whole. Chris is a sixteen year veteran at Bungie where he has contributed to award winning titles in the Halo and Myth series. He earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York.

Destiny: Rise of Iron releases September 20th for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

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Bungie's Scott Taylor and Christopher Barrett discuss 'Destiny: Rise of Iron' online shooter game and aims to expand its world and systems in coming expansion. Will Foster/Bungie

Bungie’s Scott Taylor and Christopher Barrett discuss ‘Destiny: Rise of Iron’ online shooter game and aims to expand its world and systems in coming expansion. Will Foster/Bungie

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