Pneuma Establishes New Studio: Cast Iron Games

Sure, diving into this feels a bit like grabbing a half-cold cup of coffee and realizing it’s the perfect metaphor for life’s unpredictability. Anyway, let’s jump right in—or wait, was I supposed to start with the basics? Right, here we go.

So here’s the scoop: Pneuma Games Group, which might sound like some ethereal gathering, just sprouted a fresh studio called Cast Iron Games. Bet you didn’t see that coming, huh? They’re tucked away in this artsy spot called Tileyard North in Wakefield. And their mission? Something about triple-A co-development and game porting. Not really my first choice of breakfast conversation, but hey, it’s important.

Now, leading the charge—or maybe just keeping things from blowing up—are these two industry pros: Arden Aspinall and Jon Seymour. Titles like CEO and COO make them sound fancy, but really, they’re just two guys who gelled with the gaming scene at places like TickTock (nope, not the app) and Rebellion. Maybe danced a bit with Double Eleven too. Why does Double Eleven sound like a poker hand I would bluff on?

And speaking of Double Eleven, they’re like siblings with Cast Iron. Strange family dynamics, right? Aspinall apparently loved the metaphor of cast iron for his company name—something about strength and reliability, which is oddly comforting, like your grandma’s old cooking pot that never let you down. He brings up this dude named Lee, as if we’re at a coffee shop and he’s talking about an old friend. It’s all about shared principles and visions, whatever that means in corporate speak.

Seymour seemed pretty jazzed too, talking about creating a killer environment. Imagine walking into work and feeling like you’re among this dream team—sounds ideal, doesn’t it? It’s like that feeling when you’re driving and the tires hum just right on the road, not too noisy, but just vibing along.

And there you have it—fresh games, new visions, and maybe somewhere in all that, a touch of chaos that makes it all worthwhile.