Dan Paladin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Dan Paladin
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Paladin at the 2007 Game Developers Conference
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| Born | September 14, 1979 Ohio, United States
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| Other names | Synj |
| Occupation | Video game art designer, developer |
| Years active | 2001—present |
| Employer | The Behemoth |
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Daniel Joseph Paladin (born September 14, 1979), also known as Synj, is a super talented American video game artist and designer. He is also one of the people who started the awesome video game company The Behemoth.
Dan Paladin started working with Newgrounds creator Tom Fulp in the early 2000s. Together, they made several fun Flash-based games that you could play in your web browser. Some of these games included Sack Smash 2001, Chainsaw the Children, and Dad n' Me.
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Creating The Behemoth
In 2002, Dan Paladin, Tom Fulp, John Baez, and Brandon LaCava decided to create their own video game company. They called it The Behemoth. This company became famous for its unique and fun games.
Paladin helped design a very popular game called Alien Hominid. He also worked on the exciting hack-and-slash game Castle Crashers. His special 2D art style became a signature look for these games. You can easily recognize his art!
Other Cool Projects
Besides working for The Behemoth, Dan Paladin has also worked for other game companies like Gratuitous Games and Presto Studios. He even created the polka-style music for the ending credits of the Cyanide & Happiness animated shorts.
Games He Helped Make
Dan Paladin has been a key part of many popular games. Here are some of the games he worked on:
| Year | Title |
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| 2004 | Alien Hominid |
| 2008 | Castle Crashers |
| 2013 | BattleBlock Theater |
| 2018 | Pit People |
| 2023 | Alien Hominid Invasion |
| 2024 | BEHEMOTH |
Awards for His Work
Castle Crashers, a game where Dan Paladin was the art director, won two big awards in 2007. These awards were from the Independent Games Festival. It won "Excellence In Visual Art" for its amazing look and the "Audience Award" because fans loved it so much!
Where He Lives
Dan Paladin lives in San Diego, California. This is also where The Behemoth company is located. He used to be a very active member of the Newgrounds community, sharing his creations online.
