Michael R. Bates - is a video game artist. Michael R. Bates began his career in 2014 and has worked for companies such as Aspyr Media, Firaxis, Aspyr and 2K Games. Michael R. Bates's first game was Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth which was released 10 years ago. Best Game Michael R. Bates contributed to was Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth. Michael R. Bates's latest work is Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth which was released 10 years ago.