Pneuma Launches New Studio: Cast Iron Games

You know, sometimes I stumble upon news that sticks in my mind for absolutely no reason—like why on earth am I so intrigued with the gaming industry when I barely even play? Anyway, here’s this nugget of info that caught my eye: Pneuma Games Group popped up with a new studio called Cast Iron Games. And it’s not just anywhere; it’s smack in Tileyard North, Wakefield. Sounds fancy, doesn’t it? Though, the main gig here is all about triple-A co-development and game porting. Must be serious business or something.

So, steering this ship are two industry vets—Arden Aspinall and Jon Seymour. Arden’s the big boss man, CEO, and Jon’s tagging along as COO. They’ve been around, worked at places like TickTock (no, not the one you’re thinking of with all the dances) and Double Eleven. Funny story, Cast Iron’s like a sibling to Double Eleven, which adds a layer of coolness, or confusion, really.

Arden has this whole vibe going about the name; something about reliability and delivering quality results. I guess he really digs the whole “cast iron” thing. I mean, he said, “I wanted the company to reflect the name.” And then there’s this bit about being inspired by Lee and the leadership at Double Eleven—saying they’ve got solid principles. And they’re all about aligning pathways and stuff. Kind of sounds like they’re on a quest, doesn’t it?

Oh, and Jon chimed in too—had to share how they’re all about creating this awesome place for their team. It’s like they’ve gathered this group of talented folks who are all in sync. Makes it sound like a motivational poster, but with actual vibes, you know? Apparently, this gives them the freedom to really focus on what they do best—bringing clients’ wild and creative visions to life. Or something close to that.

Anyway, so that’s the story. Or at least the bits and pieces I found interesting. Maybe it’s because I imagine the gears turning behind the scenes. Or I just like the word “Tileyard”. Who knows.