Jason Avent

Jason Avent is an accomplished CEO and Founder of Hardball Games Ltd, leading the development and publishing of multiplayer video games across all platforms since January 2022. With extensive experience in the gaming industry, Avent has served as Managing Director and Founder of Hardball Games, driving innovative gameplay experiences. Previous roles include Non-Executive Director at FuturLab, focusing on preparing the studio for sale to Miniclip, and Studio Head at TT Games Ltd, where the creation of free-to-play mobile games with LEGO properties was prioritized. Avent also played a significant role in The TrailerFarm, where successful business strategies led to substantial revenue growth and eventual sale to Keywords Studios PLC. Additionally, Avent has held leadership positions at NaturalMotion, Boss Alien Ltd, Disney's Black Rock Studio, Climax, Electronic Arts, and Bullfrog Productions, demonstrating a strong track record in game development and production. Education was completed at the University of Plymouth with a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Civil Engineering.