John O'Neill
Video game designer from the United Kingdom
About John O'Neill
Born 1948. John O'Neill is a British video game designer, artist and game designer, known for Lifespan (video game).
John O'Neill (died in 2021) was a British artist and video game designer best known for developing the games Lifespan and The Dolphin's Rune. He is one of the earliest art game designers, and his work has been compared to that of contemporary game designer, Jaron Lanier.
Career
Early life and founding of Admacadiam John O'Neill grew up in Northern England
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Frequently asked questions
Who is John O'Neill?
video game designer from the United Kingdom
When was John O'Neill born?
John O'Neill was born in 1948.
What is John O'Neill's occupation?
John O'Neill is a video game designer, artist and game designer.
What is John O'Neill known for?
John O'Neill is known for Lifespan (video game).
What nationality is John O'Neill?
John O'Neill is British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John O'Neill (video game designer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John O'Neill. https://biography.guide/john-o-neill-video-game-designer/
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