Erich has been playing games since 1991 — thanks to an Italian plumber named Mario and a dinosaur-like creature called Yoshi. An active member of the IGDA and one of the managers for the IGDA Scholars program — where he serves as a liaison to studio partners and runs the program at events such as GDC and E3. With a background in musical theater and choir, Erich is always willing to contribute his voice to a variety of projects.