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Lightning Forge Games

Lightning Forge Games is a Newcastle-based studio building AI-powered games, led by CEO and co-founder Marty Burgess. Its flagship title, Gladiator Mayhem, is a 2v2 battle game where players team up with AI-agent-powered heroes, developed with support from the NSW Government.

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Business model
B2C games + B2B SaaS (AI game tools)
Founders
Marty Burgess, Bret Curan

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The team on Day One

Marty Burgess CEO and Co-Founder “If you're the smartest person in the room, find a new room. When hiring, I want passion.” 1 episode →

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14 March 2025 · In The Blink Of AI How AI is Making Games Uniquely Yours (Ft. Marty Burgess, Lightning Forge Games) Marty Burgess

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