Cast Iron Games joins Double Eleven in the Pneuma Games Group
- New studio to offer co-development and porting services with several projects already underway
- Headed by industry veterans Arden Aspinall and Jon Seymour
- Cast Iron Games is actively recruiting now: Careers
Cast Iron Games, a sister studio to Double Eleven under the umbrella of the Pneuma Games Group, has just been established by video games industry veterans to concentrate on AAA co-development and game porting. Located in Tileyard North, Wakefield, Cast Iron Games is actively recruiting across several established development projects.
Studio heads, Arden Aspinall and Jon Seymour, have a proven track record of building teams to create outstanding optimised games on the Nintendo Switch as well as PlayStation, Xbox, mobile platforms and emerging platforms such as the Nintendo Switch 2. Cast Iron Games has brought together a solid foundation of craftsmanship, cutting-edge expertise and a drive and the skills to push technological boundaries.
This venture was made possible through the long-standing friendship and professional collaboration between the leadership of Double Eleven and Arden and Jon. Lee Hutchinson, CEO of Double Eleven and Pneuma Games Group (Double Eleven’s Parent Company), commented: “I have wanted to have Jon and Arden join our group of companies for many years now and I am thrilled to finally be able to welcome Cast Iron Games to Pneuma Games Group to sit aside its sister Studio Double Eleven.”
Arden Aspinall, CEO and Co-founder, explained: “I wanted the company to reflect the name, a company that’s Cast Iron in its reliability and the quality of results it delivers for clients. I’ve always been inspired by the way that Lee and his leadership team have grown Double Eleven – a company based on sound principles which we share. We have a strong synergy with the Double Eleven vision, and we will seek to align our pathways wherever possible. These values now underpin the way we operate as a team in Cast Iron. A safe pair of hands forging partnerships that are built to last.”
Jon Seymour, COO and Co-founder, added: “Creating an exceptional environment for our team was really important to us. We’re surrounded by talented people who are all aligned, and it’s such a motivating force and gives us the freedom to really focus on what we do best which is bringing our client’s bold and creative visions to life”.
The name of the studio was forged through their shared principles of a cohesive team, solid development and reliable delivery. They pride themselves on building lasting and strong partnerships, underpinned by their Cast Iron promise.
Officially launching on 30th June 2025, Cast Iron Games is based in Tileyard North, one of the largest creative hubs outside of London, offering close proximity to leading professionals working across other creative industries including film, music, design, and now video games development.
Cast Iron Games are actively recruiting for strong organic growth in 2025. With several projects in current development, the founders are gearing up for an expansion of their portfolio through co-development and porting, with an eye to full game development as the team grows. Building a multi-disciplinary base in their hometown supports their long-term vision for the company and demonstrates their commitment to cultivating local talent and deepening their roots in the North.
Office Address
Cutter Mill
7 Tileyard North
Wakefield
England
WF1 5FY
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