Hiya!

I'm Sam Fairclough

C++ / C# Programmer Game Developer

About

This is me!

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I'm Sam, a programmer from Stoke-on-Trent interested in developing optimised and scaleable gameplay systems for games which push the boundaries of what it means to 'play'. I'm a believer that worth is built through iteration, that growth is always possible when we collaborate, and (controversially!) that making great games is about understanding people, not just computers!

Outside of programming, you'll find me in a moshpit, on a bouldering wall or hidden away somewhere eating a Tesco Meal Deal.

Portfolio

Experience

Examples of my experience on commerically released projects.


Portfolio

Some of my work.

Here are some projects which I've worked on across various disciplines, engines and languages. If you'd like to chat about any, reach out to me here!

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Education

BSc Hons Degree

September 2022 - July 2025

University of Staffordshire

Completed a 1st Class BSc Hons Degree in Computer Games Programming at The University of Staffordshire, involving studying C++, C# and JS for AI, Physics, Rendering, Tools Development and Netcode as well as using Unreal Engine and Unity both collaboratively and solo. Deployed projects to the PlayStation 4 and 5.

A Level / Level 3 Qualification

September 2020 - July 2022

City of Stoke-of-Trent Sixth Form College

Completed a BTEC exploring the fundamentals of game development including 3D modelling using Autodesk 3DS Max, basic Unreal Engine scripting, concept-art creation and 2D and 3D animation.

Services

What Can I Do For You?

Here are some of the skills I'd be able to bring to your project