Thomas Bentley

Thomas Bentley is a seasoned gameplay engineer with extensive experience in the game development industry. Currently serving as a Senior Gameplay Engineer at Intrepid Studios, Inc. since November 2023, Bentley focuses on the MMORPG Ashes of Creation. Previously, Bentley held positions as a Senior Software Engineer - Gameplay at Thought Pennies, contributing to an unannounced social storytelling RPG, and as a Technical Director at Monumental, overseeing the continued development of the MMO Crowfall post-acquisition. Bentley's background includes significant roles at ArtCraft Entertainment, where responsibilities ranged from Gameplay Programmer to Gameplay Technical Director, managing technical planning and development from Crowfall's inception through its release. Additionally, experience includes various positions at Darkwind Media Ltd., WB Games, and M/A-COM Technology Solutions. Bentley earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Game Design & Development from the Rochester Institute of Technology.