The Backstory

My life in entertainment development, games, music, creative writing, and leadership, begins here…

Son of celebrated recording engineer artist; Gary A Dominguez, who recorded and/or toured with legendary music artists: Dolly Parton, Paul McCartney, Roy Orbison, Keith Valor, and Chet Atkins. Later, Gary became the Studio Manager at historic Coast Recorders in SF, working with breakout musical artists including; The Lloyds and Faith No More.

As a youth:

  • 100’s of hours in the studio with my father recording/producing music at Coast Recorders

  • Boy Scouts of America leadership program

    • Achieved Eagle Scout rank at age 14

  • MSJH Graduating Class of 1993

    • Music Studies: Piano/Keyboard (3yr) / Trumpet (4yr)

    • MSJH Jr. Varsity Golf (1yr)

    • MSJH Improv Group (2yr)

    • MSJH Theater Assistant Director: A Street Car Named Desire (1993)

  • General Manager at Kohn’s Video (a family owned, independent VHS rental chain) (1991-1994)

  • Guitarist in amateur Post-Punk / wannabe Grunge band: “***** Cowboys” (full name is not site friendly) (1993-1994)

  • Attended Ohlone Jr. College (1995)

    • Fine Art foundation / TV Production

Relocated to San Francisco full-time.

  • Attended The Academy Of Art University in San Francisco (1996-1999)

    • Digital Art foundation / Motion Pictures

  • Tattoo Shop Apprentice at Sacred Rose Tattoo in San Francisco (1997-1999)

  • Co-founder of RAB social club: The Fivehundereds (1997-2000)

  • Professionally trained Swing Dancer/Performer (1998-2001)

  • Independent Tattoo Artist (1998-2002)

  • Started Game Career, working with legendary game publishers: Psygnosis, SEGA of America, Konami of America (1995 - 1999)

    • Marketing

    • Quality Assurance

    • Proud Member of the SEGA Dreamcast Launch Team (1999)

Relocated to Hollywood CA.

  • Studied Brazilian Jiujitsu with legendary Gracie brother, Jean Jacques Machado (2002-2004)

  • Co-founder and Referee for amateur all-female-wrestling team: The Lucha Locas (2002-2004)

  • Vocals/Guitar in DeathMetal/Garage band “Heads On Spikes” (2002-2003)

  • Continued Game Career, working with game publishers: THQ and Legacy Interactive (2002-2004)

    • Quality Lead - PRIDE FC

    • Quality Lead - WWE (Franchise)

    • Quality Lead - Full Spectrum Warrior

    • Jr. Producer / IP - The Punisher (MARVEL)

  • Continued Game Career working with game developer: 7 Studios (2004-2006)

    • Producer / Level Designer / contributing Game-Writer - The Sopranos: Road to Respect

Relocated back to San Francisco.

  • Continued Game Career working with legendary game company: LucasArts (2006 - 2010)

    • Level Designer / Game Designer - Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings

    • Level Designer / Game Designer - Star Wars: The Force Unleashed

    • Sr. Level Designer / contributing Game-Writer - Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II

    • Sr. Level Designer - TFU2 “Ultimate Sith” Edition (DLC expansion)

    • Game Designer / Co-Creator - Lucidity

  • Studied movie structure, screenplay writing and movie analysis under acclaimed Lucasfilm screenplay writer

  • Member of The Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW, Video Game Caucus) (2009-2022)

  • WGAW Nomination for Video Game Writing Achievement / Star Wars TFU2 (2009-2010)

  • Continued Game Career working with game developer: Crystal Dynamics (2010)

    • Sr. Level Designer - Tomb Raider (reboot)

  • Continued Game Career working with mobile game developer/publishers: TinyCo. and Zynga (2011 - 2014)

    • Lead Game Designer - Star Wars: Smuggler

    • Sr. Game Designer / Narrative Designer / Quest Writer - MafiaWars2 & FrontierVille (web)

    • Sr. Game Designer - Scramble

    • Sr. Game Designer - Running with Friends

    • Principal Game Designer - Words With Friends: Celebrity Challenge

  • Continued Game Career, as an independent, working with HK mobile game publisher: Fifth Journey (2015-2018)

    • Game Design Director / contributing Game Writer / IP Development - RoboCop: Delta City

    • Game Design Director / contributing Game Writer / IP Development - Pacific Rim: Breach Wars

    • Game Design Director / contributing Game Writer / IP Development - Run from Dusk Till Dawn

    • Game Design Director / contributing Game Writer / IP Development - Hartland

    • Game Design Director / contributing Game Writer / IP Development - Kubo and the Two Strings

    • (and more)

  • Continued Game Career, establishing Independent Game Development Studio: Rogue Theory Studio (est. 2018)

  • Studied UNREAL Engine via online accredited college: Udemy

  • Indie Musician / Guitarist (2014-present)

  • Open-water swimmer with the China Beach Swim Pod (2014-present)

  • Continued Game Career, working with novice game developer: Ascension Studios (2020-2021)

    • Sr. Level Designer at - Immortals of Aveum

  • Continued Game Career, as an independent, working with European game co-developer: Sperasoft / Keywords (2021 - 2024)

    • Principal Game Designer, Subject Matter Expert, Narrative Director, Game Concept Co-Creator

  • Concept Designs and IP include:

    • The Unholy League

    • Game of Thrones: The Dawn Of Darkness

    • The Thing: Mainland

    • John Wick: Consequences

    • Tyson: Undisputed

    • (and many more)

  • Founder of Independent Entertainment Development Company:

    Alibi-Entertainment LLC (est. 2023)

Present Day

  • I am currently the Director of Entertainment Development & Creative Writer @ Alibi-Entertainment LLC.

  • WIP: an Original IP game concept, two screenplays, and a graphic-novel collaboration.

  • Stay tuned for updates…