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David CageFrench screenwriter, game designer and musician
Date of Birth: 09.06.1969
Country:  France |
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David Cage: A French Musician and Game Developer
David Cage is a French musician, game designer, and the head of the company 'Quantic Dream', which specializes in game development. He played a leading role in the overall success of the company and specifically in the development of computer games. Cage co-founded 'Quantic Dream' and served as one of its executive directors, alongside Guillaume de Fondaumière, who also acts as the executive producer and financial director since 2003. Additionally, Cage is a prominent game developer and screenwriter.
From Games to Music
Cage's contribution extends beyond the realm of game development; he is also a professional musician. In this capacity, he established 'Totem Interactive', a company involved in music production. Moreover, Cage occasionally works as a freelance musician and has made significant contributions to various television, film, and computer projects, including creating original soundtracks. Some of Cage's early works include composing music for games such as 'Cheese Cat-Astrophe starring Speedy Gonzales', 'Timecop', and 'Hardline'.
Quantic Dream and Game Releases
Cage founded 'Quantic Dream' in 1997, and since then, he has worked on the release of three notable computer games: 'Omikron: The Nomad Soul', 'Fahrenheit', and 'Heavy Rain'. The first project, 'Omikron: The Nomad Soul', proved to be an innovative and captivating game that blended action, adventure, and arcade elements. It was in this game that Cage and his team experimented with several techniques that would become their signature style, including a strong narrative, a meticulously crafted universe, and external non-linearity in the gameplay.
'Fahrenheit' was equally successful and achieved cult status in certain circles. The meticulously crafted storyline and game aesthetics were hailed by many reviewers, with some categorizing it as an "interactive film." The game's overall non-linear narrative allowed players ample freedom to make choices while ensuring they would progress through the main storyline.
Continuing in the studio's tradition, 'Heavy Rain' was released in 2010, maintaining the high standards set by previous Quantic Dream games.
