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smrStudio is the Rowe family. Their shared love of video games encouraged them to learn more about the process of video game development. In 2019, they decided that the best way to learn is by doing and set out to make their first video game. Many ideas were discussed but they settled upon a simplistic matching game as their first project, which would allow them to experience the game development cycle from start to finish.

The Rowes are always busy with full-time jobs and full-time school which means smrStudio is a part-time venture for all involved. After finally releasing Match It!, they are all very dedicated to continuing and have a grand vision for their second game.


Meet the smrStudio Team

stephen

Stephen Rowe

As the lead programmer of smrStudio, Stephen has a strong background in Computer Science. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Western Ontario in 1998. He has worked in various technology roles, such as QA team lead, software engineer and project manager. Stephen is an avid video gamer, and was once the world record holder for the highest Xbox gamerscore and completed games, under the gamertag smrnov.
monica

Monica Rowe

Monica is smrStudio's lead designer and writer. She has a Computer Science degree from the University of Western Ontario, which she obtained in 1994. She has worked in different technology fields, such as technical writing, web design and database development. Monica loves family movie and game nights and writing content for Sara's art, while working on various video game ideas.
sara

Sara Rowe

Sara is the chief artist of smrStudio. She completed the BeatArt program at H.B. Beal Secondary School, and then graduated from Fanshawe College with an advanced diploma in video game design. She has been creating digital art since her first Surface Pro in 2012. She also loves lizards and breeds them as a hobby. She has several kinds of lizards, and likes to hang out with all of them, especially Frank, her bearded dragon.