The glue holding us all together. Katie handles all of the things game devs don’t want to, but REALLY need to.
We take our name from the prevailing wind—the one that keeps our founder, Joe Plant, out on the water windsurfing when he’s not at his desk. After a career-defining stint as the Lead Animator for Iron Maiden, Joe set out to build something entirely his own.
What started as a solo mission to merge hand-painted graphite art with chaotic roguelite systems quickly caught the industry’s eye. After developing the initial vertical slice, NINE ROUNDS RAPID was awarded both the EPIC Mega Grant and the UK Games Fund Grant, providing the fuel to turn a vision into a reality.
It’s all his fault. The man behind the “graphite-to-gameplay” pipeline. When he isn’t obsessing over the Loridian Ring’s aesthetic, he’s chasing the next big gust on his windsurf board
The architect of chaos. Charlie ensures that every time-bending mechanic and “kaos weapon” feels as fluid as it looks.
Creating kick ass characters in beautiful environments. Sophia has built the world players find themselves in, and the enemies they’ll fight.
Eclectic and punky at heart. The mastermind behind the mind blowing sound track of NINE ROUNDS RAPID.
Connor has joined the team to support all things dev. He brings a wealth of industry and solo experience to the team that’s invaluable.
From playtests to social posts, Freddie’s the man with the plan. If you’re talking to someone on the team – it’s probably him!
Got a burning question? Have an idea for a fantastic collaboration? Want to tell us how much you love or hate what we’re doing? Don’t hesitate to reach out, we’re more than happy to chat!
