After a few initial 2D action games, such as Meier's platformer Floyd of the Jungle, MicroProse settled into a run of flight simulation titles beginning with Hellcat Ace (1982) and continuing with Spitfire Ace (1982), Solo Flight (1983), and F-15 Strike Eagle (1985), all designed and programmed by Meier. Meier founded MicroProse with Stealey in 1982. Sid Meier has stated on numerous occasions that he emphasizes the 'fun parts' of a simulation and throws out the rest. The two decided to launch a new company for computer game development. He found a co-worker, Bill Stealey, who had a similar interest in developing games, and shared the games that Meier had developed. 1981, which helped him realize that computer programming could be used to make video games. During this period, Meier purchased an Atari 800 c. Career įollowing college, Meier worked in developing cash register systems for department stores. At the University of Michigan, he studied history and computer science, graduating with a degree in computer science in 1975.

A few years later, the family moved to Michigan, US, where Meier was raised. Meier was born in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada, to parents of Dutch and Swiss descent, giving him both Canadian and Swiss citizenship. For his contributions to the video game industry, Meier was inducted into the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences Hall of Fame.

Meier co-founded MicroProse in 1982 with Bill Stealey and is the Director of Creative Development of Firaxis Games, which he co-founded with Jeff Briggs and Brian Reynolds in 1996. Meier ( / ˈ m aɪər/ MIRE born February 24, 1954) is a Canadian-born Swiss-American programmer, designer, and producer of several strategy video games and simulation video games, including the Civilization series. MicroProse, Firaxis Games, Civilization series

Game programmer, video game designer, video game producer

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