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It’s time to shine the spotlight on one of the key figures in the PreviewLabs team: Lorenz Delcol, Project Manager at our Belgian office. Lorenz, alongside Jerry, ensures our development team runs smoothly, delivering innovative prototypes for our clients.
Meet Lorenz Delcol, PreviewLabs Project Manager, as he shares his journey from gaming passion to creating innovative prototypes.
Q: Hi Lorenz! Can you tell us how your journey into game development started?
A: My love for games began when I was a kid. My dad worked for Nokia and brought home discarded PCs, which gave me the chance to explore technology. I was around six years old when I first played Fallout 1. It was a bit intense for a kid, but it sparked my curiosity. Later, seeing my cousin play Fable: The Lost Chapters was a game-changer—it opened my eyes to the idea that creating games could be a career.
Hunting Simulator 2 is one of the games Lorenz worked on during his time at Neopica. The game used Houdini to procedurally generate large natural environments.
I even emailed Lionhead Studios at the age of 13, asking what I needed to do to join them. To my surprise, they responded with a list of skills and tools to learn. That guidance set the foundation for my journey into game development.
“Seeing someone create a virtual world where you can explore and interact—that’s what captured my imagination.”
Q: How did this passion lead you to the Digital Arts and Entertainment (DAE) program?
A: A friend introduced me to DAE, and I was blown away. It’s one of the top game development programs in the world. Their alumni work at studios like DICE and Ubisoft. Joining was a no-brainer for me. It was tough, though—only one in five students made it through the program. I was determined to be one of them.
Left: Lorenz and his brother Tim collaborating on Exposure, a post-apocalyptic game they started together. Right: Concept art for the game, inspired by Fallout.
Q: What were some key steps in your career after DAE?
A: My first major step was joining Neopica, where I worked on FIA European Truck Racing Championship and Hunting Simulator. At Neopica, I honed my skills as an environment and technical artist. I created environments, procedural tools, and optimized assets for performance. It was a fantastic learning experience, and I had some great mentors who helped shape my career.
“The work we do [at PreviewLabs] isn’t just about building prototypes; it’s about helping clients shape their vision and explore what’s possible, which makes every project exciting and meaningful.”
Q: How did you end up at PreviewLabs?
A: I first collaborated with Bernard and the team on a project where I handled the art while PreviewLabs focused on programming. It was a great partnership, and we stayed in touch. When the opportunity to join as Project Manager came up, it was an easy decision. I love the variety of projects at PreviewLabs—it’s all about solving new challenges and constantly learning.
The work we do isn’t just about building prototypes; it’s about helping clients shape their vision and explore what’s possible, which makes every project exciting and meaningful.
Lorenz on stage during his final concert as lead singer for the band Tallow, later rebranded to She Bad (left) and celebrated by the crowd (right).
Q: What’s your advice for aspiring game developers?
A: Follow your passion. The games industry isn’t easy, but if you love what you do, you’ll stay motivated. Keep learning, experimenting, and pushing your boundaries.
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