> Infinite Hazard was formed in January 2024 for a one-off game jam (please don't look it up). Since then, It has become the hub for indie video game developers Jon Southerland, Simon Wheelock, Max McBride, Rees Payne, and Zeryn Inman.
Meet the Team
> Jon "Plooobus" Southerland: An unemployed University of Florida graduate, Jon spends most of his time staring at his computer screen, which is rather unproductive. He has the most experience with game development and handles project management, programming, music composition, and sound design. In addition to working at Infinite Hazard, he works for the University of Florida and has a side gig as an independent information systems consultant.
> Fun Fact: He received his dev name from a verbal stim that originated during a Baldur's Gate 3 playthrough.
> Simon "RatBoyfriend" Wheelock: A graphic and studio artist specializing in being unemployed self-employed and staying awake past 3 am almost daily. He creates under the studio name Void Horizons and mainly consists of graphic design, linoleum block prints, and other mixed-media artwork. With a BA in Design and a minor in Animation, he provides most of the visual assets for Infinite Hazard's projects, including the studio's logo and branding design. He is the Lead Creative Designer.
>Fun Fact: He was destined to be a marine biologist but gave up his hopes, dreams, and future income because he thought, "Hey! Art would definitely be a good direction!"
> Max McBride: An employed male who loves Dungeons & Dragons, video production, and writing. He does concept, game, and level design for our games and wants to write an epic saga when we make a story-based game. He graduated from the University of North Florida and hopes to start his own Video Production company one day. His favorite games are Smash Ultimate, Pokemon HeartGold, and BG3.
> Fun Fact: Max likes psychological sci-fi horror and wants to make a movie with all these elements.
> Rees "TheHouseOfBread" Payne: A senior at Duke University studying computer science, creative writing, and philosophy. He is a programmer for our games, with an interest in designing cool battle systems. He also enjoys writing and playing TTRPGs. His favorite games are Mother 3, Deltarune, and Fire Emblem Three Houses.
>Fun Fact: He loves peanut butter cups but is not named after them.
> Zeryn "ZergMcSings" Inman: A playtester from Jacksonville, Florida, Zeryn is no stranger to video games and their mechanics. His humble beginnings date back to when he received his first Game Boy. Since then, he has expanded his gaming palette to include various genres and consoles. His extensive background in gaming solidifies him as one of Infinite Hazard's crucial members in the development phase.
>Fun Fact: He likes board games, anime, and long walks on the beach.