Author Biography
Carl Brooks
Carl is the creative force behind some of the most iconic visuals in modern streaming and gaming. With 19 years in the industry, he’s built a reputation for bold, brand-first design across 2D, 3D, motion, and broadcast — blending technical craft with a deep love for gaming culture both modern and retro.
Before GETREKT, Carl worked closely with the senior leadership team at Europe’s biggest games retailer, shaping marketing campaigns that connected players to the worlds they love. Since then, he’s helped bring campaigns to life for names like EA, Microsoft, Activision, and Ubisoft — including the launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Xbox’s Score More campaign.
Outside of the day job, Carl’s creativity doesn’t stop. He’s deeply involved in the wrestling community, having worked with top pro wrestlers and WrestleCrate UK on merch and illustration. Under the name Defract, he’s also built a loyal following for his in-game creations and mods in the WWE Games universe.
Carl’s a dad of two, a lifelong gamer, and someone who’s always building something — whether it’s for a global brand or just to amuse himself at 1am. His creative mantra? Video games are fun — and that should show in everything we do.
“I’ve been creating for as long as I can remember — from sketching ideas in notebooks to bringing campaigns to life for some of the biggest names in gaming. What makes GETREKT special is that we’ve built a team that shares that same passion. We care deeply about what we make — and that shows in every pixel, of every frame, of every project. I can't wait to see what we create next.”
