Age 13
A gamer tag is born
The name started as the gamer tag I made when I got my first PlayStation 3. I was super into Marvel movies, and Heimdall from the Thor films was my favorite character.
About
Hi there, I'm Ben.
My love of video games began in childhood, inspired by the way games spark imagination and pull you into entirely new worlds. Over time that fascination turned into a commitment to building interactive experiences of my own.
I've been developing games in Unity for over five years, from small experimental prototypes to published releases. My goal is to create games that are not only fun to play but meaningful and memorable long after the credits roll.
My Process
How I make games
Whether I'm implementing a complex mechanic, trying a new tool or refining the feel of a system, I try to blend creativity with technical precision, and I'm always looking for ways to create innovative, immersive experiences that resonate with players.
- Engine
- Unity
- 2D art
- Aseprite and GIMP
- 3D
- Blender
- Game jams
- GMTK, Ludum Dare, Pirate Software
About BifrostGames
Where the name comes from
BifrostGames is my development identity and the home of my game collection, built on a gamer tag I've used since I was 13.
Norse mythology
Gaurdian of the Bifrost
In Norse mythology, Heimdall guards the Bifrost, the Asgardian bridge between realms. Wanting a name inspired by him, I chose Bifrost_Gaurdian, misspelling and all, since 13-year-old me couldn't spell the word. It became part of my online persona.
Fall 2022
A brand takes shape
In my junior year of college I started seriously considering a game development company. Step one was a brand, I wanted something between a personal pseudonym and a studio name. BifrostGames now stands for both my games and my development identity.
Thanks for reading a little about me.
Try a game, or say hello if you'd like to collaborate.