Dan Paladin
Dan Paladin (born 1979), also known as Synj, is an American video game artist and designer.
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_(cropped).jpg) Paladin at the 2007 Game Developers Conference | |
| Born | 1979 (age 40–41) Ohio, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Synj |
| Occupation | Video game art designer, developer |
| Years active | 2001—present |
| Employer | The Behemoth |
| Known for | Alien Hominid Castle Crashers BattleBlock Theater |
| Website | www |
He collaborated with Newgrounds creator Tom Fulp and designed Flash-based browser games: Sack Smash 2001, Chainsaw the Children, Dad n' Me, and, most notably, Alien Hominid.[1] In 2002, he, Fulp, John Baez, and Brandon LaCava created the video game company the Behemoth. Paladin designed the critically acclaimed remake of Alien Hominid, as well as the beat 'em up game Castle Crashers, with his 2D style becoming signature for these games. His latest work is the 4th Behemoth game, Pit People.
Aside from working for the Behemoth, Paladin has also worked for Gratuitous Games and Presto Studios. He also composed the polka-style closing credits tune for the Cyanide & Happiness animated shorts.[2]
Personal life
Paladin lives in San Diego, California, where the Behemoth is located. He is an active member of Newgrounds.[3]
Awards
Paladin has won 35 awards, including 14 Daily Features, four Weekly Users' Choice Awards, and a Review Crew Pick.[1] Castle Crashers, a game Paladin is credited as the art director of, won two awards in Independent Games Festival 2007: "Excellence In Visual Art" and "Audience Award".
References
- "Dan Paladin". synj.net. Retrieved 12 February 2013.
- https://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/10836
- "DanPaladin". Newgrounds. Retrieved 12 February 2013.