Pixelmage Games

Overview
Pixelmage Games is a studio that was formed in October 2015. Most members of the development team had more than 20 years of experience in the industry at the time of the creation of the studio. Many of those developers spent time at Sony Online Entertainment, which became Daybreak Game Company. The list of titles worked by members of the development team include:


 * EverQuest
 * EverQuest II
 * Tanarus
 * Planetside
 * Planetside 2
 * Star Wars Galaxies
 * DC Universe
 * Shadowrun
 * Untold Legends
 * Free Realms
 * Magic: The Gathering - Tactics
 * Pox Nora
 * Clone Wars Adventures
 * Defiance
 * Landmark
 * H1Z1

Philosophy
Pixelmage Games will be focusing on 2D pixel art, highly immersive games. Open worlds with simple rules will allow them to focus on the experience of each player.

Development Team

 * John Smedley - CEO
 * Jon Handy - COO
 * Andy Zaffron - Legal Advisor
 * Bill Trost - Creative Director
 * Joe Shoopack - Art Director
 * Michael Hunley - Technical Director
 * Scott Maxwell - Senior Programmer
 * Steve Freitas - Senior Programmer
 * Andy Skirvin - Senior Programmer
 * Dave Mark - Senior AI Programmer
 * Toby Brousil - Senior Programmer
 * Jay Beard - Senior Artist
 * Roxanne Goodcell - Artist
 * Ryan Barker - UI Engineer
 * Matt MacDonald - Senior Artist

Partners
Pixelmage Games is also partnering with a few other experts to ensure a better experience.


 * Patrick Rothfuss - World Building and Design
 * CohhCarnage AKA Ben Cassell - World Building and Design
 * Inon Zur - Music