Michael Csokas Email & Phone Number

Edmonton, Ab, Ca

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

After leaving the oilfield life behind, Iron Octopus Productions Inc. was created with the intention of fulfilling my dream of working in the videogame industry, first as an artist and then as a full fledged video game developer.

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

My follow up game to The Broken Ceiling. Omega is in the planning stages, preparing for prototyping.

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

The Broken Ceiling is a hand-drawn, 2D, top-down eldritch horror adventure game. Set in deep, dark caverns, the game’s main mechanic revolves around a light field surrounding the character, which must be constantly recharged to explore the game’s hidden secrets.The Broken Ceiling took approximately seven months to produce. I designed the game to create an eerie sense of suspense and anxiety while telling a captivating story that pushes the player toward an unexpected ending. Throughout the development process, I was able to exercise project planning skills, refine game design and art, and collaborate with programmers to bring the vision to life.I also got the opportunity to work with Blair Ludwig of Bits in Flight. Honestly, I have never had a better experience working with a programmer, plus his expertise pushed the game to the next level.This game is definately a huge step towards game development on a much larger scale.

Edmonton Alberta Canada

As the game’s portrait designer and finishing artist, I created over 40 unique characters, each with dozens of swappable items—ranging from hair color and styles to portable tech, sunglasses, shirts, dresses, and earrings. The twist is that every time a new game is played, the character design is completely random, offering a fresh experience with each playthrough. Each character has over 25 items that can be changed, added, or subtracted, meaning that you will never play with the same cast of characters twice.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Over the past four years, I’ve worked with Timothy Steffek and the American Petroleum Institute (API) to provide technical illustrations for API and their partners in the oil and gas industry. These illustrations include land, river, and sea oil spill cleanup procedures, the effects of oil on wildlife, atmosphere sampling, and protective gear. My personal oilfield experience has allowed me to collaborate smoothly with clients, ensuring the illustrations are clear and easily understood by those who will be using the manuals.

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Edmonton, Canada Area

As part of Sovereign Syndicate's narrative, key story points were highlighted with comic book-style cut scenes. I was responsible for collaborating with the writing team to work through the story beats, developing rough panel layouts for approval, and creating the final panels. Since player choices affected the flow of the story, alternate panels were crafted to reflect these decisions. In total, over 40 pages were created, with up to 4 alternate endings for each sequence.

Boise, Idaho, United States

In Librarium, you can learn various subjects, from Medical Terminology to the History of Ancient China. We leverage study techniques like the Method of Loci (also known as a Memory Palace) and mnemonics to help our users improve their memory and study techniques, all while learning their favorite subjects. And the best part is that the community always adds new content using the companion app Librarium Scribe!Users will be able to find real-life preparation decks like the Chinese HSK 4 or even the MCAT decks through our collaboration with Kaplan, a University-level

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Edmonton, Canada Area

Education record

Illustration And Design Diploma / Illustration And 3D, Design And Applied Arts

Activities and Societies: Student Council