2025 Speakers
Pedro Machado, Lead Game Designer, Kluge Interactive
Pedro Machado is a Brazilian game designer with 14 years of experience and over 40 released games across PC, consoles, mobile, and VR. Currently a Lead Game Designer at Kluge Interactive, he oversees multiple projects, including Horizon Worlds experiences in partnership with Meta. With a strong background in creative leadership, he has led design teams and managed live service projects using data-driven design. His biggest passion is gameplay design, where he specializes in prototyping, documentation, and balancing mechanics to create engaging and well-structured game systems.