Team Fateless

After 20 years in sales, Simon decided to take a bold step in 2019 and follow his true passion: gaming. He started a YouTube channel that quickly gained a huge following, which led to the creation of the HellHades brand. Partnering with Dan, Simon co-founded HH Gaming, building a go-to resource that became a cornerstone for their community. Their team grew to 18 talented members, making a big mark in the industry.

In 2023, Simon and his team launched Fateless, a game studio built on a mission to create amazing games that captivate and engage players everywhere. Their vision is all about delivering innovative and unforgettable gaming experiences.

Gaming is Simon’s true passion, and he’s excited to bring more fantastic experiences to the community. Game on!

Favorite Games: Bards Tale, Star Wars Galaxies, WoW, Counterstrike, Team Fight Tactics.

With a talent for building and inspiring teams, Sham is the co-founder of Fateless and the Game Director of the studio. Before teaming up with Dan and Simon to start Fateless, Sham was the CEO at Skeleton Hand, where he led three successful Kickstarters, including the cooperative RPG board game, Raid Boss.

When he’s not crafting epic games, Sham is the Head Coach at Team Ronin, guiding athletes to world competitions in speed, bouldering, and sport climbing. He focuses on mental, technical, and physical excellence, helping climbers reach new heights in every sense!

Whether it’s creating fantastical worlds or coaching future climbing champions, Sham brings passion, creativity, and a whole lot of fun to everything he does.

Quote: “That’s pullups…”

Favorite Game: Final Fantasy Tactics (the original with bad subs)

As an accomplished Marketing Executive with a passion for gaming and creativity, Dan has successfully navigated the dynamic landscapes of both the Digital and Creative industries. One of his career highlights includes building the world’s fastest-growing online gaming brand in 2021, showcasing his expertise in leveraging digital innovation and strategic marketing for remarkable growth.

Now, as the Co-Founder of Fateless Game Studio and Director at HH Gaming, Dan continues to push the boundaries of gaming, creating unique and captivating experiences for players worldwide.

Quote: “Gaming is not just a passion; it’s a canvas where creativity meets innovation. At Fateless, we’re redefining the concept of building a game with community focus by making our projects community first.”

Favorite Game: World of Warcraft!

A leader in the financial industry, Gary is the founder of Group One Trading and one of the original investors in the Fateless team. With a long-established passion for the gaming world, he’s currently in the process of opening the largest museum in Las Vegas dedicated to miniatures and tabletop gaming.

Gary’s role on the team is to offer his wisdom and years of experience to help guide the direction of Fateless Studio. His insights and strategic vision are invaluable in steering the team towards success.

A passionate gamer, Gary enjoys playing Raid Shadow Legends and Genshin Impact. Additionally, he has been running a D&D campaign for over 30 years, showcasing his deep love for immersive gaming experiences.

Tim has been creating content on YouTube since 2014, gaining over 1.5 million followers across all channels and platforms. He specializes in mobile games, starting with Clash of Clans and Clash Royale, and is currently active in the hero collector space, covering Raid Shadow Legends.

In 2019, Tim co-founded Aftershock Media Group, one of the largest and most reputable talent agencies and marketing service providers in the gaming space. As an executive in the gaming industry, Tim has a unique expertise in mobile gaming communities, events, and marketing initiatives.

When he’s not working or making videos, Tim loves spending quality time with his son and best friend, Charlie. Tim’s interests include philosophy, history, geopolitics, and philanthropy. He actively supports several large charities, including The Arc, Against Malaria, and the Diana Award, combating online bullying and harassment.

Quote: “We live in a world in which we need to share responsibility. It’s easy to say ‘It’s not my child, not my community, not my world, not my problem.’ Then there are those who see the need and respond. I consider those people my heroes.” – Fred Rogers

Favorite Games: Castlevania, Dragon Warrior, It Takes Two, Everquest, Age of Mythology

Archie is currently the Head of Product at Stash, collaborating with top game studios to build a first-of-its-kind direct-to-consumer platform for games. Previously, he was Engagement Manager and Senior Expert Advisor in Games at McKinsey. Following that, he was a Principal at Makers Fund, working closely with founders and investing in the next big studios. As a hardcore gamer himself, Archie is deeply passionate about the impact D2C will have on player experiences and industry innovation. As a keen member of the community and player of games in our genre, Archie offers invaluable guidance to the board of directors.

Dan started in the industry almost 30 years ago as a character artist for companies like Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony Online Entertainment working on titles like Star Wars Galaxies. In 2005 Dan started Red Fly Studio to develop Mushroom Men, Ghostbusters, THOR, The Force Unleashed 2, and TMNT games as well as many others. Outside of work Dan enjoys sculpting and 3d printing creatures and monsters to litter his office.

Quote: “make it un-f***up-able!”

Favorite Games: Portal 2, Ori – The Will of the Wisps, and Blasphemous.

In 1999, John landed his first game programming job in Austin Texas with the legendary game company Iguana Studios (Acclaim Austin). After +25 year in the game industry, he is a seasoned veteran that has worked on multiple titles and platforms. Now he joins Fateless Games with old friends and new friends to make something great. In his free time, he owns a small ranch in East Texas with his favorite longhorn named Gloria Estefan.

Quote: “She ain’t chasing you she’s coming for some cubes”

Favorite games: League of Legends, Brutal Doom

Chris brings over 30 years of leadership experience in the games industry. He has shipped more than 20 titles, including MMORPGs, Star Wars games, and NBA Jam. His favorite project was a smart toy called Red Beard’s Pirate Quest. Before entering the games industry, Chris taught C, C++, and Assembly at a university, excelled as a MUD wizard, and participated in competitive sports. With the title of Chief Velocity Officer, Chris’ job is clear, improve team velocity while improving product quality!

When not making amazing games, Chris enjoys backpacking, playing with his daughter and Italian Greyhounds, and volunteering teaching gifted middle school kids how to make games so I can help them ruin their lives with games too!

Quotes:
“Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.” — Abraham Lincoln

“Nothing is less productive than to make more efficient what should not be done at all.” — Peter Drucke
“The genius of life is to carry the spirit of the child into old age.” — Aldous Huxley

Favorite Games: Chris’s recent favorites include tablet versions of Slay the Spire, Civilization VI, and Minecraft, which he enjoys playing with his daughter. His all-time favorite is EverQuest, with over 5,000 hours played.

Mike grew up dreaming at 24 frames per second, with a deep passion for animation and storytelling that eventually led him to gaming. In his early career, he worked on both coasts of the United States and helped to publish some of the most popular titles in the world. He has spent the last 13 years working in the games industry as a designer, art director, creative director and video director. In his 11 years at Riot Games, he contributed to some of the studio’s most successful player moments and cinematics including “Warriors: Season Start 2020”, “K/DA Pop Stars” and a slew of Valorant animated episodes, collaborating with industry leading partners including Blur, The Mill, The Line Animation, Axis Studios, Fortiche, and Digic Pictures. 

Based in Los Angeles, Mike leverages his collaborative spirit and vast experience working in a wide range of styles and pipelines to develop industry leading marketing and narrative content. 

He also has a better than average beard. 

Quote: “It’s supposed to be hard. If it wasn’t, everyone would do it. The hard is what makes it great.”

Favorite Games: League of Legends, Red Dead Redemption II, God of War, Thomas Was Alone, Ori and the Blind Forest, Blades of Steel, WWE2K24 

Since 1991, Joel has designed and produced games, including titles such as Everquest, Turok, Need for Speed, TMNT: Out of the Shadows, Wing Commander, and Ultima. His work spans studios like Sony Online Entertainment, Disney, Electronic Arts, Microsoft, and Origin. Additionally, he has written four epic fantasy novels, which have garnered awards, including Best Fantasy Novel.

Quote: Deserves got nothing to do with it.

Favorite Game: Starcraft… no, Dark Souls… no, Starcraft… no, Dark Souls, final

Damon is a seasoned game art generalist with over 30 years’ experience. He has served in many roles as an Art Lead and Tech Artist, demonstrating a strong combination of artistic and technical expertise. Known for his art skills, problem-solving skills, strategic and creative thinking, he has contributed to dozens of games across various platforms, including Star Wars Galaxies, Shroud of the Avatar, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II (Wii), Thor: God of Thunder (Wii, 3DS), Ghostbusters, Ultima 9, and the Wing Commander series. Damon has a degree in Fine Art, studied Music, and has loved playing video games since Pong and Space Invaders came out when he was a kid.

Quotes: “I tell you, we are here on Earth to fart around, and don’t let anybody tell you different.” -Kurt Vonnegut

“We cannot solve problems with the kind of thinking we employed when we came up with them.” —Albert Einstein

Favorite Games: The Last of Us, Flower, Half Life: Alyx, Inside, and the XCOM series.

With degrees in Fine Art, Painting, Illustration, and Digital Media, Dane brings a wealth of expertise to Fateless as the Art Director. He is a skilled figure artist and character designer, with a strong background in traditional animation and storyboarding.

Dane’s unique combination of martial arts and weapon movement expertise adds an extra layer of authenticity to his work. As a fighting game expert, he also has a deep knowledge of live service shooters, MMORPGs, and retro games. With over 30 years as a lifelong gamer and 12 years in game development, Dane’s passion for the medium is evident.

In addition to his digital prowess, Dane is also a tabletop game designer and artist, and he has experience in TV and film comedy writing, showcasing his versatility and creativity.

Dane’s diverse skills and lifelong dedication to gaming make him an invaluable member of the Fateless team.

With an MBA and nearly two decades of experience connecting people, leading initiatives, and creating solutions, Mairead brings her energetic blend of strategy and execution to the Fateless campaign. She loves growing ideas, championing communities, and making things better.

An enthusiasm enthusiast, Mairead would definitely roll a Bard character class, known for their fantastic versatility (with a touch of magic).

Quote: “You are the sky. Everything else – it’s just the weather.” – Pema Chödrön

Favorite Games:
As a youth: Ocarina of Time (#nevernotrolling)
As a Hufflepuff grouped for life with a Slytherin: World of Warcraft
As a mom of three: Animal Crossing New Horizons (discarded items everywhere)

Known as the queen of organization and planning, Molly brings her passionate creativity and background in elite sports to the world of gaming. As a world rowing champion, she uses her athlete mindset and qualities to help drive teams to success. With her sights set on the gaming industry, Molly aims to help Fateless grow into the most fun, inclusive, and community-driven game studio out there.

Quote: “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” – Wayne Gretzky

Favorite Games: Sims, Animal Crossing, Wordle, Red Dead Redemption

Marcelo is a senior game developer with around 10 years of experience in the industry. He began his career creating games as a researcher at his university. After spending a few years in the indie scene, he moved to Canada. Marcelo worked at CGS on AR/VR projects for a year before joining Starfort Games, where he initially focused on mobile games and eventually transitioned to larger PC game projects before joining Fateless.
Outside of work, Marcelo enjoys going for walks and playing with his one-year-old daughter. He also has a passion for gaming, particularly when it comes to RPGs.

Quote: “Do or do not. There is no try.” – Yoda

Favorite Games: Witcher 3 – just a masterpiece of storytelling with good gameplay. Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2 – he always enjoyed strategy games but at the time was mind blown that they had real actors in the cutscenes.

David is a passionate gaming enthusiast with a deep love for computers and technology, a passion that was passed down to him by his father. His early gaming experiences began with the Amiga 500, where he would manually copy game codes from paper to play, as there were no saving devices available. It wasn’t until his father introduced him to the technique of recording on old cassette tapes that he found a more reliable way to preserve his games.

David eventually became a self-taught programmer, driven by a strong passion for game development. He has worked with several game engines, including Ogre3D, CryEngine, and Unity. His years of studying games, how they are made, and replicating the things he admired have fueled his journey toward becoming a programmer at heart.

Quote: I’m a son of technology and my world is cyberspace.

Favorite Games: When the Nintendo console arrived, David became hooked on iconic titles like Zelda and Final Fantasy, which quickly became his favorites. As the internet grew, he shifted away from consoles and immersed himself in MMORPGs such as The Realm Online and Ultima Online, often losing track of time in these virtual worlds. His love for role-playing games and tactical gameplay only deepened over the years. David’s interest then expanded into tycoon games and MMOs, where he could build and manage his own cities or bases. The process of creating and shaping virtual worlds fascinated him and played a significant role in shaping his career path.

Tom is a traditionally trained animator with over 25 years of experience in video game development. He grew up inspired by the works of Chuck Jones, Tex Avery, and Ray Harryhausen. Though he didn’t realize it at the time, his journey as an animator began at the age of 12 when his mother bought him a Super 8 camera. From that moment, he became obsessed with creating claymation westerns, cut-paper comedies, and neighborhood horror movies. He started his professional career in animation during the era of paper and pencils and eventually transitioned into game development through the animation department.

Quote:  “The hand of the animator should disappear, leaving only the illusion of life.”

Favorite Games:  A lifelong tabletop RPG enthusiast, he began playing Dungeons & Dragons during the Blue Box era and is currently a fan of games like Dungeon Crawl Classics. These days, most of his gaming time is spent in person with friends, playing board games. His personal favorite is the Commands & Colors series from GMT Games.

With 15 years of experience in MMORPGs, ARPGs, 4X, and Turn-Based Strategy Games, Paul brings his deep love of gaming into the development of games at Fateless. His core focus is on bringing the experiences that have shaped his passion for gaming into the next generation of games.

Paul has a background in web development, web programming, and solutions implementation. He has created several high-value tools that provide solutions for gaming communities supported by HH Gaming. In his current role, Paul leverages his background to create innovative solutions to game design challenges.

Quote: “As the wise Gandalf once said, ‘A wizard is never late, nor is he early, he arrives precisely when he means to.’”

Favorite Game: A die-hard Tolkien fan, Paul holds Lord of the Rings Online in the highest regard. It has stood the test of time and has consumed 3% of the time he has spent walking this earth!

As an early adopter of console gaming and eventually PC gaming, Dirk has honed his skills across nearly every genre. He especially enjoys games that let him create sweet builds to spend every waking second contemplating and min/maxing.

Before diving into game design, Dirk had a professional career in planning and purchasing for large corporations in both tech and manufacturing. Prior to that, he served in the US Army as a medic. When he’s not working on builds for game characters, Dirk is likely working on his IRL build with lots of running, pull-ups, bicep curls, more running, and more bicep curls—but never leg day (to justify his otherwise unhealthy caloric intake).

Dirk also enjoys spending time with his four-year-old son, taking him outside as much as possible for adventures and to prevent the destructive wrath of an energetic young boy cooped up inside all day.

Quote: “I pwn noobs.” – Jeremy the Pwnerer

A seasoned gaming content creator since 2008, Brad has covered an impressive array of games including Starcraft 1, Starcraft 2, Diablo 3, Overwatch, RAID Shadow Legends, Diablo Immortal, and Diablo 4. As a Twitch Partner since 2020 and an official Plarium Partner from 2019 to 2024, as well as an Activision-Blizzard partner since 2022, Brad’s expertise is widely recognized. He has also served as an internal NDA beta tester for Diablo 4 and Warcraft Rumble. A Starcraft Grand-Master, Brad attended MLG events from 2011-2013.

Before going full-time with gaming content in 2020, Brad worked in finance and banking. He enjoys hobbies such as sports (mainly golf), gaming, and poker. Originally from California, USA, Brad now lives in Nebraska, USA.

Quote: “The harder you work, the luckier you get.”

Favorite Games: Brad’s favorite game in his younger years was Ogre Battle, which he still plays annually due to its ahead-of-its-time RPG depth. As an adult, his favorite game is Starcraft, which he admires for its revolutionary role as the first e-sport and its comprehensive test of gaming abilities including speed, multi-tasking, intuition, dexterity, strategy, analysis, problem-solving, timing, coordination, and resource management.

With well over a decade of experience as an FX and Technical Artist, Bryan has worked on some of the most beloved games and media experiences including titles like Metroid Prime: Remastered, Mass Effect: Legendary Edition, Mortal Kombat: Onslaught, Saint’s Row, and Star Wars: The Old Republic. 

Along with crafting massive explosions and creating sparkly magic spells, Bryan is also a sitting member on the Real-Time VFX Summit Advisory Board for the Game Developers Conference, where he and his fellow board members organize the VFX summit to help grow and educate the games community. 

When he’s not at the office, Bryan enjoys writing short stories, cooking food for his friends and family, and fostering pets from his local animal shelter. 

Quote: “The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched – they must be felt with the heart” – Helen Keller 

Favorite Games: The Last of Us Series, God of War (2018), The Legend of Zelda: BotW, Dave the Diver, and Journey.

As a hobbyist-turned-professional Technical Artist residing in Austin, TX, he has cultivated a deep passion for both the intricacies of digital artistry and the vibrant food truck scene that the city is renowned for. His love for creativity extends beyond his work; when he’s away from the screen, he can often be found exploring the lush woods or enjoying the tranquility of the nearby river. Whether hiking along scenic trails or savoring gourmet bites from local food trucks, he embraces the outdoors as a perfect counterbalance to his artistic pursuits.

Quote: “If you don’t have the time to do it right, you really don’t have time to do it twice!”

Favorite Games: Jak and Daxter series for the rich worldbuilding and gameplay variety, and Halo 3 for all the unforgettable memories with friends

Henry is a UX/UI designer from Portugal with over 13 years of experience in the design world. As a father of four, he understands the importance of finding ways to relax, and thankfully, his job provides just that. His love for games started in childhood, which naturally led him into game design. Henry enjoys creating user-friendly and engaging interfaces that make digital experiences enjoyable. He likes to keep things fun and approachable, both in his work and in life.

Quote: “Let’s forget about the mistakes of the past, and focus on the mistakes of the future!”

Favorite Games: Football Manager, Sudoku (to relax), Call of Duty, Minecraft

Ygor is a Studio Technical Director with a background in Computer Engineering and a postgraduate degree in Game Design. Over the years, he’s guided cross-functional teams across mobile, PC, and console, always balancing cutting-edge tech with solid performance. He keeps up with every noteworthy release the same way an actor studies different films—drawing inspiration and creative sparks from each title.

In his downtime, Ygor prefers staying in, checking out manga, and digging into open-source code. He explores every corner of gaming, from AAA blockbusters to lesser-known or even downright flawed titles, convinced that each one—especially the misfires—can offer a fresh perspective. He’s also spent time reverse-engineering old favorites, constantly looking under the hood to see what makes them tick.

Quote: “In my restless dreams, I see that town…” 

Favorite Games: Death Stranding, the Silent Hill franchise, Sekiro, the Final Fantasy series, The Witcher 3, and Alan Wake 2.

Nico is a talented 3D-Character Artist who loves bringing ideas to life and telling stories through carefully crafted shapes and textures. Each model he creates is a blend of artistic vision and technical skill, aiming to achieve the highest quality for everyone to enjoy.

From a very young age, Nico has always enjoyed expressing himself creatively, whether through sports, dance, language, or 2D and 3D art. He constantly seeks deeper forms of communication through his work.

Quote: “Success is where hard work and luck meet, so position yourself wisely.”

Favorite Game: MapleStory is a game Nico no longer plays, but he enjoyed it for many years with friends back in Peru. The characters, story, art, and music transported him to a magical world every time he logged in. Being part of a global community and making friends along the way is an experience that truly captivated him—something he seeks in games and in life to this very day.

As a versatile artist with one foot in VFX, another in Technical Art, and an arm in Project Management and Finance, John is a successful second-career real-time visual effects artist. Before joining Fateless, he worked on numerous titles including Poppy Playtime, Spectre Divide, and Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands, following a career in local government prior to entering the games industry. When he’s not crafting inspiring visual effects, John teaches visual effects for games at Wichita State University and enjoys outings and tacos with his growing family. He brings passion, creativity, and fun to all his endeavors.

Quote: “Walk with Kings–nor lose the common touch” – Rudyard Kipling 

Favorite Games: Final Fantasy VII: Remake, Worms W.M.D.

Jonathan is a VFX artist who initially worked in live action but has since transitioned primarily to the gaming industry. With a background in illustration, he also enjoys the technical problem-solving and mathematical aspects of modern VFX. His passion lies in blending art and technology to create visually compelling effects.

Quote: “Or do you want me to give human kids an addictive video game that will deprive them of their sleep?” -Laharl, Disgaea Hour of Darkness

Favorite Games: Hollow Knight, Hades, Ender lilies/magnolia. They are tough, but rewarding and have decent story lore.

Stephen is a Visual Effects Artist with a strong foundation in traditional art. Thriving on pushing creative boundaries his experience includes illustration, murals, portraiture, and even pumpkin carving performance. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for dynamic visuals, crafting immersive narrative experiences drive him forward.

Quote: “The cosmos is within us. We are made of star-stuff. We are a way for the universe to know itself.” ― Carl Sagan

Favorite Games: Final Fantasy 7, Asura’s Wrath,  Shadow Of the Colossus, Heroes of the Storm, Mechabellum, & Child of Eden 

Self taught, with 10+ years of experience in all things creative; Photography, Videography, Video Editing, Graphic Design and more. Chloe honed her creative skills to be assets in her digital marketing career. Chronically online, with a passion for the ever-changing world of Social Media, Chloe has an online portfolio of viral content including one video boasting over 15 million views.

When not online, Chloe enjoys being creative in other formats such as Musical theatre and playing many instruments. She is also an avid gamer, having grown up playing the likes of Warcraft and Halo.

Quote: ‘It does not do well to dwell on dream and forget to live’ –  Albus Dumbledore

Favorite games: Bioshock series, World of Warcraft, Halo, Skyrim, Hogwarts Legacy, The Witcher.

Norbert’s sound design journey began 20 years ago, producing bands in the Manchester underground music scene. A lifelong fan of the iconic soundscapes of the original Star Wars and classic ’80s horror franchises, he soon transitioned into sound design for film and television. Collaborating with the School of Sound Recording in Manchester, Norbert developed and taught one of the first dedicated courses for audio in TV and film. After participating in his first Global Game Jam five years ago, he immediately became a full-time game audio enthusiast. Since then, he’s worked on projects ranging from indie games to AAA productions. 

When he’s not working on or playing videogames, Norbert enjoys spending quality time with his family. His hobbies include drawing, making music, watching movies, practicing yoga, studying philosophy and spending time outdoors. 

Quotes: The ultimate authority must always rest with the individual’s own reason and critical analysis. (Dalai Lama) Don’t think you are. Know you are. (Morpheus) This one goes to 11. (Nigel Tufnel) 

Favorite Games: Hollow Knight, Skyrim, Fallout 3, Overcooked (couch collab!), Eye of the Beholder (long live the Amiga!).

As one of the largest creators in the world of gacha games, MTashed has a unique insight into the world of collector games, spending countless hours engrossed in the community. Describing himself as the “Ultimate Gamer,” MTashed brings extensive experience in various games and a deep understanding of game balance intricacies.

Mike’s knowledge and perspective are invaluable to the Fateless team along with his incredible voice-acting skills that the team hopes to make full use of in the development of games within the studio.

In addition to his gaming prowess, Mike is an extremely savvy business leader in the content creation world, having been a key part of the Mythic Talent team. With over 1 million followers on YouTube and social media, his influence and reach are significant.

Mike’s contributions to Fateless are marked by his deep community insight, business acumen, and unparalleled passion for gaming.

After gaming for 20 years, Suzi naturally transitioned into content creation, starting with Raid: Shadow Legends on Twitch and YouTube. The community around the game kept her invested longer than the game itself, and she soon became the glue of every new gaming community she joined. This passion and dedication led to her current role as Community Manager for Fateless, where she helps build an amazing community with an incredible team.

Quote: “Accept your fate.” – A hero line from Hvitar in Dragonheir: Silent Gods that became a meme during her livestreams. Simple, wise words of wisdom: accept and embrace whatever life throws at you.

Favorite Game: The game that really started it all for Suzi was Diablo II. As a teenager, she spent every waking hour playing, mf-ing, and enjoying the grind. While she now prefers a more hands-off style at times, she believes her obsession with Diablo II laid the foundation for her passion for gaming today.

Growing up as a RuneScape kid, skipping class to log on to Miniclip on school computers, and making excuses to stay home and play games, Juho learned some valuable life lessons: tin and copper make bronze, and never give your gold to someone promising to double it. However, the most important lesson was that games build community. In 2021, he stumbled upon the HellHades Discord server and shortly after became a moderator. His dedication to helping others and fostering the community didn’t go unnoticed. In June 2023, Dan approached Juho with a question: Would you like to be involved in this project we have coming up? That project turned out to be Fateless.

In his spare time, Juho enjoys baking bread, spending time in the beautiful nature of Finland and playing all sorts of games from MOBAs to cookieclickers to RPGs.

Quote: “The best reason to play games is to have fun”

Favorite games: Disciples, HoMM, M&M6-8, Runescape

Gaming has been a part of Jack’s life for as long as he can remember. He’s been playing League of Legends, Valorant, and TFT since their release and still enjoys them to this day. His love for mobile games includes Clash of Clans, Clash Royale, Raid: Shadow Legends, and New Star Soccer.

When it’s time to touch grass, Jack plays rugby, a sport he’s been involved in for 12 years, representing his County and captaining his team. Jack has been a part of HH Gaming for over three years, starting with covering articles on Hellhades.com and now managing social media channels, keeping everyone up to date on gaming news.

Before his current role, Jack had various jobs managing behind the bar, but he much prefers working from home. Known as the most chill guy, Jack brings a relaxed and engaging presence to the team.

Quote: “I’m not addicted to gaming, it’s called dedication!”

A self-taught video editor, graphic designer, and avid gamer with over five years of experience, Ibrahim brings his creative skills to HH Gaming and Fateless, transforming ideas into visually captivating content.

Ibrahim’s creative journey began long before video editing and graphic design. For 15 years, he was a personal trainer and a musician, specializing in drums and vocals. These experiences have profoundly shaped his approach to storytelling and design, infusing every project he undertakes with depth and rhythm.

He has collaborated with notable content creators in the Raid: Shadow Legends space, including Murderinc, Want2mess, Kizzle Inc., Boomer, Manibal Gaming, and many others. Each partnership has honed his skills and fueled his passion for producing high-quality, impactful content.

Favorite Games: Final Fantasy, Castlevania, Call of Duty, Commandos, Red Alert, Age of Empires, Civilization, Clash of Clans, Watcher of Realms, Dragonheir, and many more.

While being on a STEM path Ruta decided to take the gamble to enroll in an art school, but quickly learned that you can do both art and be technical simultaneously and have a good time doing so! Being a technology and math nerd and a natural tinkerer, becoming a Technical Artist just made perfect sense. Coming straight from Howest Digital Arts & Entertainment, Ruta is taking her first step into the game industry at Fateless! 

While not having industry experience, Ruta does bring a strong skill set in procedural generation, automation, shader development and a strong passion for pushing the bounds of what is possible in the game art space!

Quote: “Just work hard and be nice to people”

Favorite Games: Horizon Zero Dawn, Uncharted series and Red Dead Redemption 2 – no other games have made her want to explore the same way!

During his early years studying programming in Spain, Alejandro was fortunate to have a great teacher who introduced him to assembly language—something he quickly grew to enjoy. This interest led him to develop two projects entirely in Z80 assembly: one for the Amstrad CPC and another for the Sega Master System, the latter becoming his final school project.

Eager to expand his knowledge and skills in programming and game development, he moved to Belgium to study at Digital Arts & Entertainment. There, he worked with more modern programming languages and game engines such as Unreal and Unity.

Quote: “Don’t be sorry, be better.” – God of War

Favorite Games: God Of War, Divinity Original Sin 2, Baldur’s Gate 3 & Uncharted Saga. He enjoys story-driven and cinematic gameplay experiences. At the same time, he also loves turn-based games.

Jerry’s journey began at 12 years old when he bought his first 8mm film camera. Inspired by visual effects movies and bursting with innovation, he experimented with double exposures, mixing stop-motion and live action, and learning cinematic storytelling in glorious 8mm Kodachrome. Alongside his love of filmmaking, he got his hands on a TI99-4A computer and began making video games for fun.

Flash forward a few decades, and Jerry’s award-winning art direction on the massively successful GEARS OF WAR found him shaping a cinematic world more visceral than had been experienced in a video game up to that date. Jerry loves using cutting-edge tools to present the audience with something they haven’t seen before. His nuanced knowledge of technology and how it can elevate the emotional experience has been a key part of his work for clients such as EPIC GAMES, RIOT GAMES, FACEBOOK, EA, WB, NIKE, GEARBOX, 2K GAMES, QUMU, and METEOR.

Jerry’s expertise and passion for innovation continue to drive him to create visually stunning and emotionally resonant experiences for the Fateless community.