Andy Hollis
Encyclopedia
Andy Hollis is an American
game designer and game programmer
, mainly known for his flight simulator
games.
Software, where he was responsible for games like Kennedy Approach
, Gunship, F-15 Strike Eagle II
, F-19 Stealth Fighter
, and F-15 Strike Eagle III
.
In 1993, Hollis joined Origin Systems
, where he was responsible for creating games for Electronic Arts
' Jane's Combat Simulations
brand. Among the simulations created at Origin are AH-64D Longbow
, Longbow 2
and Jane's F-15
. When Origin changed its focus to online games, he moved around within Electronic Arts and was working on NASCAR
games and a Harry Potter
online game.
He returned to Origin in 2003 after two years of retirement, where he oversaw the development of Ultima X, which was cancelled before release in 2004. Later, he served as president of Fastlane Games, Inc., working on the development of a massively multiplayer online game for NCsoft
before retiring again in 2006.
. In 2010, he repeated as Overall champ and added a Solo national championship in the STX class.
United States
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game designer and game programmer
Game programmer
A game programmer is a software engineer, programmer, or computer scientist who primarily develops codebase for video games or related software, such as game development tools. Game programming has many specialized disciplines all of which fall under the umbrella term of "game programmer"...
, mainly known for his flight simulator
Flight simulator
A flight simulator is a device that artificially re-creates aircraft flight and various aspects of the flight environment. This includes the equations that govern how aircraft fly, how they react to applications of their controls and other aircraft systems, and how they react to the external...
games.
Video game development
He began his career at MicroProseMicroProse
MicroProse was a video game publisher and developer, founded by Wild Bill Stealey and Sid Meier in 1982 as Microprose Software. In 1993, the company became a subsidiary of Spectrum HoloByte and has remained a subsidiary or brand name under several other corporations since...
Software, where he was responsible for games like Kennedy Approach
Kennedy Approach
Kennedy Approach was an air traffic control simulation computer game released in 1985 by MicroProse.-Game play:The player assumes the role of a controller in a Terminal Control Center, giving instructions to aircraft so that they can safely land, as well as take off and enter their correct flight...
, Gunship, F-15 Strike Eagle II
F-15 Strike Eagle II
F-15 Strike Eagle II is an F-15 Strike Eagle combat flight simulator released in 1989 by MicroProse and is the sequel of F-15 Strike Eagle. It was followed in 1992 by F-15 Strike Eagle III, the final game of the series....
, F-19 Stealth Fighter
F-19 Stealth Fighter
F-19 Stealth Fighter is a combat flight simulator released in 1988 and 1990 by MicroProse, featuring a fictional United States military aircraft...
, and F-15 Strike Eagle III
F-15 Strike Eagle III
F-15 Strike Eagle III is an F-15 Strike Eagle combat flight simulator released in 1993 by MicroProse and is the sequel of F-15 Strike Eagle and F-15 Strike Eagle II. It is the final game in the series....
.
In 1993, Hollis joined Origin Systems
Origin Systems
Origin Systems, Inc. was a computer game developer based in Austin, Texas that was active from 1983 to 2004...
, where he was responsible for creating games for Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts, Inc. is a major American developer, marketer, publisher and distributor of video games. Founded and incorporated on May 28, 1982 by Trip Hawkins, the company was a pioneer of the early home computer games industry and was notable for promoting the designers and programmers...
' Jane's Combat Simulations
Jane's Combat Simulations
Jane's Combat Simulations was a brand of PC flight and combat simulators released by Electronic Arts . The Jane's Information Group sold the rights to EA so that EA could lend authenticity and accuracy to their growing line of combat games....
brand. Among the simulations created at Origin are AH-64D Longbow
Longbow (computer game)
AH-64D Longbow is a realistic PC flight simulator of the AH-64D Longbow. Released on May 31, 1996, this simulation was developed at Origin Systems, Inc. by producer Andy Hollis and director Will McBurnett...
, Longbow 2
Longbow 2
Longbow 2 is the sequel to the best-selling AH-64D Longbow from Jane's Combat Simulations. Made at Origin Systems with executive producer Andy Hollis and producer Will McBurnett on board, and released on Nov 30, 1997. This sim improved on virtually every level of the first game, and it is...
and Jane's F-15
Jane's F-15
Jane's F-15 is a study combat flight simulation game modeling United States all-weather strike fighter F-15E Strike Eagle. The game had two campaigns: one based on the 1991 Gulf War against Iraq, and the other focusing on fictional conflict with Iran...
. When Origin changed its focus to online games, he moved around within Electronic Arts and was working on NASCAR
NASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is a family-owned and -operated business venture that sanctions and governs multiple auto racing sports events. It was founded by Bill France Sr. in 1947–48. As of 2009, the CEO for the company is Brian France, grandson of the late Bill France Sr...
games and a Harry Potter
Harry Potter
Harry Potter is a series of seven fantasy novels written by the British author J. K. Rowling. The books chronicle the adventures of the adolescent wizard Harry Potter and his best friends Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, all of whom are students at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry...
online game.
He returned to Origin in 2003 after two years of retirement, where he oversaw the development of Ultima X, which was cancelled before release in 2004. Later, he served as president of Fastlane Games, Inc., working on the development of a massively multiplayer online game for NCsoft
NCsoft
NCsoft is a South Korea-based online video game company, which has published massively multiplayer online role-playing games including Lineage, City of Heroes, Wildstar, Exteel, Guild Wars and Aion.-History:...
before retiring again in 2006.
Sports Car Club of America
Hollis has won a total of eight SCCA Solo national championships, and is an instructor for the Evolution Performance Driving School. He formerly served on the Solo Events Board (SEB) and is a very active member of the SCCA's Solo program. In 2006, his seven straight class wins and two Super Challenge victories lead to the Overall Championship in SCCA ProSoloAutocross
Autocross is a form of motorsports that emphasizes safe competition and active participation. An autocross is a timed competition where drivers navigate one at a time through a defined course on either sealed or unsealed surfaces...
. In 2010, he repeated as Overall champ and added a Solo national championship in the STX class.