Matthew (He/Him) is a Writer, Programmer, Teacher, and Game Designer based in Melbourne.
He completed his undergraduate degree in Computer Science at Swinburne University of Technology in 2021. Matthew previously worked at Firemonkeys as a Game Designer, working on Need For Speed: No Limits. He is now one-half of the indie game studio Toot Games (funded by VicScreen & Screen Australia).
Matthew has worked with the City of Melbourne to produce Design Your Own Indie Game - a series of free workshops teaching beginners the fundamentals of hobby game development. In 2024 Matthew completed a games commision contract making an educational game for Swinburne’s Journalism & PR degrees. In 2022 he completed a residency at The Arcade Melbourne, working independently as a part of their South Melbourne Residency Tenure program.
Matthew’s performance background includes 10+ years of sketch and improv at Hoopla Impro (London) and The Improv Conspiracy (Melbourne), and multiple shows at Melbourne International Comedy Festivals over the years.This unique blend of game-designer brain and comedy chops led to hosting/co-writing Trope RPG, produced by Haven’t You Done Well Productions.
Matthew respectfully acknowledges that he works, makes, and learns on land that belongs to the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded. Always was, always will be, Aboriginal land.
He completed his undergraduate degree in Computer Science at Swinburne University of Technology in 2021. Matthew previously worked at Firemonkeys as a Game Designer, working on Need For Speed: No Limits. He is now one-half of the indie game studio Toot Games (funded by VicScreen & Screen Australia).
Matthew has worked with the City of Melbourne to produce Design Your Own Indie Game - a series of free workshops teaching beginners the fundamentals of hobby game development. In 2024 Matthew completed a games commision contract making an educational game for Swinburne’s Journalism & PR degrees. In 2022 he completed a residency at The Arcade Melbourne, working independently as a part of their South Melbourne Residency Tenure program.
Matthew’s performance background includes 10+ years of sketch and improv at Hoopla Impro (London) and The Improv Conspiracy (Melbourne), and multiple shows at Melbourne International Comedy Festivals over the years.This unique blend of game-designer brain and comedy chops led to hosting/co-writing Trope RPG, produced by Haven’t You Done Well Productions.
Matthew respectfully acknowledges that he works, makes, and learns on land that belongs to the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded. Always was, always will be, Aboriginal land.
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Web GL Demo <- PLAY HERE
A game of accomplishing wild physical feats while attempting the riskiest challenge of all - successfully navigating an actual phone conversation.
This game was made in 48 hours for GMTK Jam 2022! Art, Writing, Design by Elyce Phillips. Programming, Technical Art, Design by Matthew Jackson.
Use the Space Bar to leap over any incoming hazards (like sharks).
Use your mouse to click your response on the right before the timer runs out... and the person on the other end moves on with the conversation...
You will be graded on your social etiquette by the end of the conversation :)
This game was made in 48 hours for GMTK Jam 2022! Art, Writing, Design by Elyce Phillips. Programming, Technical Art, Design by Matthew Jackson.
Use the Space Bar to leap over any incoming hazards (like sharks).
Use your mouse to click your response on the right before the timer runs out... and the person on the other end moves on with the conversation...
You will be graded on your social etiquette by the end of the conversation :)