Payload Studios
Django Verbaant is a skilled software developer with extensive experience in the gaming industry. Currently, Django serves as the Lead Programmer at Payload Studios since February 2022, previously holding the position of Senior Software Developer at Oxford VR from December 2019 to January 2022. Prior to that, Django worked at Payload Studios as a Senior Software Engineer from April 2016 to December 2019 and at Headstrong Games as a Software Engineer from January 2013 to April 2016. Django began the professional journey as a Game Studio Developer Intern at Zylom in February 2011, later transitioning to a full-time role where notable contributions included serving as the main programmer for "Delicious - Emily's True Love." Django holds a Bachelor’s degree in Digital Arts and Entertainment from HOWEST Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen, completed in 2011.
Payload Studios
Payload Studios is a British independent games studio, founded by Russ Clarke and Vincent Scheurer, to develop our flagship game, the sandbox construction and combat game, TerraTech. Payload Studios also run the Tentacle Zone stand at games conventions across the UK. The stand offers indie developers an affordable way to show their games with full support from our friendly team and all artwork and equipment provided. The Tentacle Zone has also expanded to include cohabiting workspace in our studio, we currently share space with 4 other talented indie studios. We also host events for the London games community including our diversity focused Game On series. Payload Studios recently announced that Tencent, a leading internet and technology company, has invested a minority stake in Payload. This investment will support the growth of the team and development of future titles with Payload’s signature community-driven model. The studio is based in Farringdon, London.