Ben Kane is an experienced game developer and entrepreneur with 12 years in software engineering, best known as co-founder and lead developer at Steel Crate Games, where he builds the cross-platform co-op hit Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes. A Forbes 30 Under 30 (Games) alumnus, he pairs solo indie instincts—shown in satirical titles DLC Quest and Loot Box Quest under Going Loud Studios—with team-driven production for consoles, VR, and mobile. His background includes engineering roles at Electronic Arts working on FIFA Online and Skate franchises, giving him deep multiplayer and build-system experience. Comfortable across platforms and engines, he focuses on designing engaging player experiences and technically robust deployments at scale. Based in Ottawa with a Software Engineering degree from Carleton University, he blends playful design sensibilities with pragmatic engineering leadership. Notably, he has a track record of shipping both award-winning solo projects and large collaborative titles across virtually every major gaming platform.
12 years of coding experience
2 years of employment as a software developer
B. Eng Software Engineering, B. Eng Software Engineering at Carleton University
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