Luca Strauss

Leading the creative vision and overall direction for Nebula Nomads, a blockchain-based space exploration strategy game. Responsible for defining the core gameplay loops, ensuring AAA-level quality, and integrating the Web3 infrastructure (NFTs, tokenomics) to build a sustainable play-to-earn model. Managing the creative, design, and product teams.

Managed the production and creative execution of a mid-sized, multiplayer PC title from pre-production through launch. Directed content pipelines, managed external developer relationships, and ensured project milestones were met on time and within budget. Successfully cultivated a dedicated player community during the early access phase.

Oversaw the design and implementation of core strategic and economic systems for a major historical simulation game. Responsibilities included balancing complex resource management, defining AI behavior, and optimizing the long-term player progression curve. Worked closely with the technical and art teams.

Focused on level design, narrative integration, and core mechanics tuning for a successful action-adventure IP. Utilized internal scripting tools and contributed directly to the feature documentation and QA process.

Supported the senior design team in prototyping new features and performing extensive competitive analysis. Responsible for maintaining design documentation and executing configuration updates for a live mobile title.

Assisted the art and design teams with asset integration, playtesting, and bug reporting on a new fantasy RPG project. Gained foundational experience in the game development pipeline.