Glen is a versatile, creative figure in the world of video games. Known as a director, designer, and entrepreneur, his work has earned recognition with two Best Action Game of the Year awards. Among his notable achievements are directing three titles in the Call of Duty series—Modern Warfare 3, Advanced Warfare, and World War II—as well as creating the beloved sci-fi horror game Dead Space. Other games include The Callisto Protocol, Lord of the Rings, James Bond, Godfather ll, the Simpsons and many others.
Despite his numerous accomplishments, Glen remains grounded in his roots as an artist, still drawing and painting, seemingly all the time. His dedication to his craft drives his creativity and ensures that each project he undertakes resonates with audiences in unique ways.
Glen’s journey in the gaming industry spans GM of Visceral Games for EA co-founding Sledgehammer Games and founding Striking Distance Games. His educational background includes a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Pratt Institute and an MBA from Golden Gate University. Recognized for his creative contributions, Glen holds honorary doctorates from both the Academy of Art University in San Francisco and Golden Gate University, acknowledging his impact on the video game and creative industries.
Beyond his impressive credentials, Glen’s experiences include directing iconic figures like Sean Connery in his final portrayal as James Bond and working with Hollywood talent such as Josh Duhamel, Kevin Spacey, Penn and Teller and James Wan creator of Saw. His talents have taken him beyond the gaming realm, landing him appearances on shows like the Jimmy Fallon Late Night show and throwing out a baseball at a Yankee game.
Although Glen has founded and run studios, he still is the creative guy. He’s lived a creative life and continues to practice his crafts every day.
Honors
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Awards
The Callisto Protocol
NAVGTR – Outstanding Use of Sound (New IP)
GDC Showcase – Excellence in Horror Presentation
IGN – Best Audio Design
GameSpot – Best Sound Design
Game Informer – Best Horror Presentation
Clio Entertainment – Silver – Games: Audio / Visual Craft (Editing)
ADC Awards – Merit Honor – Motion / Film Craft (Visual Effects)
Shots Awards (The Americas) – Silver – Ad of the Year: VFX
Call of Duty: WWII
Japan Game Awards – Award for Excellence
Golden Joystick Awards – Best Shooter
BAFTA – Audio Achievement
Italian Video Game Awards – Best Narrative Campaign
Madrid Games Week Awards – Best International Game
IGN Gamescom Awards – Best Shooter
Gamescom Awards – Best Action Game
IGN – Best Shooter
Game Informer – Best Action Game
PlayStation Magazine – Best Campaign
Official Xbox Magazine – Best Shooter
Golden Trailer Awards – Best Video Game
Clio Entertainment – Bronze – Announce Trailer
Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare
Visual Effects Society – Outstanding Real-Time Visuals in a Video Game
NAVGTR – Outstanding Performance in a Drama (Lead)
Game Developers Choice Awards – Best Technical Achievement
GDC Showcase – Excellence in Real-Time Visuals
Japan Game Awards – Global Award (Foreign Product)
Deutscher Computerspielpreis – Best International Game
Italian Video Game Awards – Best Action Game
Paris Games Week Awards – Best Shooter
Golden Joystick Awards – Best Shooter
IGN E3 Awards – Best Shooter
GameSpot E3 Awards – Best Action Game
Game Informer E3 Awards – Best Shooter
Official Xbox Magazine E3 Awards – Best Xbox Game
IGN – Best Shooter
IGN – Best Multiplayer
GameSpot – Best Visuals
Game Informer – Best Shooter
Official Xbox Magazine – Game of the Year (Platform)
PlayStation Magazine – Best Action Game
Clio Entertainment – Grand Clio – Reveal Campaign
Clio Entertainment – Silver – Story Trailer
Clio Entertainment – Bronze – Discover Your Power Campaign
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
D.I.C.E. – Action Game of the Year
Spike Video Game Awards – Best Shooter
Japan Game Awards – Global Award (Foreign Product)
GameFest (Spain) – Best Action Game
GameFest (Spain) – Best Multiplayer Game
Madrid Games Week Awards – Best International Game
Premios 20Bits (Spain) – Best Shooter
Deutscher Computerspielpreis – Best International Game
Italian Video Game Awards – Best Action Game
Golden Joystick Awards – Best Shooter
E3 Game Critics Awards – Best Shooter
IGN E3 Awards – Best Multiplayer Game
GameSpot E3 Awards – Best Online Game
Official Xbox Magazine E3 Awards – Best Shooter
Gamescom Awards – Best Online Multiplayer Game
IGN Gamescom Awards – Best Shooter
IGN – Best Multiplayer
IGN – Best Shooter
GameSpot – Best Multiplayer
Game Informer – Shooter of the Year
Official Xbox Magazine – Game of the Year (Platform)
PlayStation Magazine – Shooter of the Year
GameSpy – Best Multiplayer Game
Clio Entertainment – Silver – Marketing Campaign
Clio Entertainment – Bronze – Launch Campaign
Dead Space
D.I.C.E. – Action Game of the Year
D.I.C.E. – Outstanding Achievement in Sound Design
BAFTA – Use of Audio
BAFTA – Original Score
G.A.N.G. – Audio of the Year
G.A.N.G. – Sound Design of the Year
Game Developers Choice Awards – Best Audio
Game Developers Choice Awards – Best Debut
GDC Showcase – Excellence in Audio Design
GDC Showcase – Excellence in Atmosphere
E3 Game Critics Awards – Best Action Game
E3 Game Critics Awards – Best Console Game
E3 Game Critics Awards – Best Original IP
E3 Game Critics Awards – Best Graphics
IGN E3 Awards – Best Horror Game
GameSpot E3 Awards – Best Horror Game
Game Informer E3 Awards – Best New IP
Gamescom Awards – Best Console Game
Gamescom Awards – Best Action Game
Gamescom Awards – Best Audio Design
IGN Gamescom Awards – Best Horror Game
Golden Joystick Awards – Best Horror Game
Japan Game Awards – Global Award (Foreign Product)
IGN – Best Horror Game
IGN – Best New IP
GameSpot – Best Sound Design
GameSpot – Best Horror Game
Game Informer – Best New IP
Game Informer – Best Horror Experience
Electronic Gaming Monthly – Editor’s Choice
GamePro – Best Horror Game
PlayStation Magazine – Game of the Month
Official Xbox Magazine – Best Horror Game
Spike Video Game Awards – Best Horror Game
Clio Entertainment – Bronze – Game Footage Trailer – “Humanity Ends Here”
Dante’s Inferno
IGN – Best Action Game (Category Award)
GamePro – Best Art Direction
Italian Video Game Awards – Best Art Direction
Game Informer – Editor’s Choice
The Godfather II
Game Informer – Best Strategy-Action Hybrid
IGN – Best Organized Crime Game
GameSpot – Editor’s Choice
James Bond 007: From Russia with Love
IGN – Best Licensed Game
GameSpot – Best Use of a Classic IP
PlayStation Magazine – Editor’s Choice
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
D.I.C.E. – Outstanding Achievement in Sound Design
D.I.C.E. – Outstanding Achievement in Character Performance (Male)
GameSpot – Best Licensed Game
IGN – Best Action-Adventure Game
Game Informer – Editor’s Choice
Electronic Gaming Monthly – Game of the Month
Blood Omen 2
IGN – Best Licensed Game
GameSpot – Best Use of a Classic IP
PlayStation Magazine – Editor’s Choice
Knockout Kings
IGN – Best Boxing Game of the Year
GameSpot – Best Sports Game (Boxing)
GamePro – Best Boxing Game
Electronic Gaming Monthly – Editor’s Choice
PlayStation Magazine – Sports Game of the Month
Mad Dash Racing
Official Xbox Magazine – Best Party / Multiplayer Game
Xbox Nation – Best Xbox Launch Title
Game Informer – Editor’s Pick
Gex 3: Deep Cover Gecko
IGN – Editor’s Choice
GamePro – Best Platformer (Console)
PlayStation Magazine – Readers’ Choice
Akuji the Heartless
PlayStation Magazine – Game of the Month
GamePro – Editor’s Choice
Gex: Enter the Gecko
GamePro – Editor’s Choice
Electronic Gaming Monthly – Best Platformer
PlayStation Magazine – Critics’ Choice
The Ren & Stimpy Show: Veediots!
GamePro – Best Licensed Cartoon Game
Electronic Gaming Monthly – Editor’s Pick
Barbie Game Girl
Family-focused publications – Best Handheld Game (Category Awards)
