About the Forge
We're a family of lifelong gamers who decided to start building the games we've always wanted to play. Meet the team behind KATforge Studios.
A Family Adventure
KATforge Studios was born from countless hours of family gaming sessions, late-night strategy discussions, and a shared passion for building things. What started as casual conversations about "what if we made our own game?" evolved into a full-fledged studio.
Our unique perspective comes from decades of combined experience in technology, finance, and game development. We understand both the technical challenges of building great games and the business acumen needed to sustain a growing studio.
Every game we create reflects some our of core family values: collaboration, innovation, and the belief that gaming brings people together. From our living room to your screen, we're building experiences that we genuinely love to play.
Meet the Forgemasters
Each member of our family brings unique expertise and passion.
A visionary technologist with over 25 years of experience in software architecture, data analytics, and startup leadership. Kevin brings deep expertise in building scalable systems and innovative products.
Key Experience
- Advisory Board, UC Riverside Bourns College of Engineering
- Founder, CTO at Versium Analytics
- Founder, CTO at Intelius
- Founder, Chief Software Architect at InfoSpace
Expertise
- System Architecture & Scalability
- Big Data & Analytics
- Startup Leadership
- Drives Cars Fast
A detail-oriented financial professional with over 10 years of experience in accounting, HR management, and business operations. Annemarie ensures our studio operates efficiently while maintaining our family-first values.
Key Experience
- Founder, Finance Manager at Versium Analytics
- Finance Manager at Strivve
- Mom of three!
Expertise
- QuickBooks & Excel Mastery
- HR & Payroll Management
- Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Problem Solving & Research
A backend systems architect and data analytics engineer with deep experience in building scalable gaming platforms. Trevor specializes in creating robust data infrastructure and analytics systems that power competitive gaming experiences.
Key Experience
- Principal at Durt Holdings
- Project Lead at Kernel Labs
- Software Engineer at Strivve
- Built game analytics platforms for competitive gaming
Expertise
- Backend Architecture & Systems
- Database Design & Optimization
- Big Data Analytics & Processing
- Full-Stack Development
Our Values
The principles that guide everything we do.
Hammer Before Handle
Gameplay comes first. Everything else supports the core question: "Is this actually fun?" We prototype early, test often, and iterate until the mechanics feel right.
Bonds Forged in Fire
Great games bring people together. We design experiences that turn strangers into teammates and gaming nights into lasting memories. We want to play with our long distance friends too!
Precision Over Production
We take time to get things right. Quality over speed means revisions until mechanics feel perfect and polish until details shine. We are proud of every aspect of every game in our portfolio.