Shaun McCabe

Shaun McCabe is an Adjunct Professor in Entertainment Design at Full Sail University, bringing over two decades of experience in game development and technical leadership. He is affiliated with the College of Entertainment, where his expertise in immersive technologies and game engines enriches academic instruction.

Education:

• Degree in Computer Science or related field, Full Sail University, Winter Park, FL
• Degree in Liberal Arts or related field, Rollins College, Winter Park, FL

His research and professional interests center on game engine programming, virtual and mixed reality, low-level audio systems, and technical art leadership. His work bridges academic theory with industry innovation, particularly in the development of award-winning, best-selling games.

Although no peer-reviewed articles are listed, his contributions to major titles reflect a strong trend in immersive experience design, player-centric technology, and next-generation game development.

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Shaun has not formally advised students listed in the text, nor received publicly mentioned grants. However, he has led engineering, technical art, UI/UX, and IT teams in producing major titles such as Marvel’s Spider-Man, Miles Morales, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, and Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, demonstrating significant leadership in funded industry projects.

He co-founded Insomniac Games' Durham, NC studio and co-directed key entries in the Ratchet & Clank series, while executive producing VR/MR titles like Edge of Nowhere, Feral Rights, The Unspoken (2016), and Seedling (2018), showcasing leadership in dedicated development teams focused on innovation in interactive storytelling and immersive gameplay.