Shrapnel

A high-profile AAA first-person extraction shooter game utilizing its own Avalanche Subnet. This dedicated Subnet likely handles the game's complex economy, NFT-based assets (cosmetics, operators), and ensures low-latency performance crucial for competitive shooters. The SHRAP token resides on the Subnet after being created on the C-Chain.

Team

Ken Rosman – CEO 

Ken Rosman currently serves as the CEO of Neon Machine, the studio behind Shrapnel. With 30 years of experience in the video game industry, Rosman previously worked at Microsoft's Xbox division, where he contributed to acclaimed titles such as Halo Wars and Sunset Overdrive. He was appointed to lead the company through the critical final stages of Shrapnel's development and its full launch.

Mark Long – Co-Founder & Former CEO 

Mark Long co-founded Neon Machine and served as its CEO before transitioning to an advisory role in late 2024. Long helped establish the company when it spun off from HBO Interactive in 2020. His vision was to create a game that would "break the mold of the traditional game development cycle" and allow players to truly own their in-game creations through blockchain technology.

Don Norbury – CTO & Former Studio Head 

Don Norbury serves as the Chief Technology Officer at Neon Machine after previously holding the position of Shrapnel's Studio Head. With extensive experience in game development, Norbury now focuses on the company's Moonshot platform, a suite of Web3 game development tools. His background includes work with leading game companies, contributing to his expertise in both gaming and blockchain technology.

Colin Foran – Chief Creative Officer 

Colin Foran is the Chief Creative Officer at Neon Machine and has served as Head of Game for Shrapnel. An Emmy-winning creative with a background in art direction across games, TV, and film, Foran's experience includes work at Microsoft, HBO, and other major studios. He graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design and brings his artistic vision to Shrapnel's development.

Links

Website: https://www.shrapnel.com
X: https://twitter.com/playSHRAPNEL  
Discord: https://discord.gg/shrapnel   
Whitepaper: https://www.shrapnel.com/whitepaper 
Docs: https://docs.shrapnel.com 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@playSHRAPNEL 

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