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Trass Games
Trass Games is building the next-generation social UGC platform in VR with Yeeps—a top 10 Meta Quest game that blends the creativity of Minecraft and Roblox with the energy of Gorilla Tag.
Trass Games is a nimble and fast-paced game studio dedicated to crafting hit social VR experiences, including Yeeps. Officially founded in 2021 by Jack, Nathan, and Steve, the studio’s origins trace back to 2015 when Jack and Nathan met as high school freshmen, bonding over a shared passion for building unique games. Together, they developed over 30 titles across mobile and PC before becoming captivated by VR in 2019. Since then, they’ve been at the forefront of this emerging medium, pushing boundaries alongside the Trass Games team to become one of the most respected developers in the space. Today, Trass Games is focused on expanding Yeeps into a full-fledged UGC platform, drawing inspiration from Minecraft and Roblox. Their ambition: to be the first to truly get it right in VR—creating a Yeeps metaverse that stands the test of time.
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Meet the Team
CEO / Co-Founder at Trass Games
Jack Southard
Born and raised in San Francisco, Jack has been creating games for as long as he can remember. He started building in Scratch during middle school and quickly moved on to developing more complex projects. In high school, he teamed up with Nathan Jew, and together they built over 30 mobile and PC games—each one a unique and often ridiculous experience that had never been done before. In 2019, Jack discovered VR and was instantly captivated. He knew he could never go back to building traditional flatscreen games. Determined to push the boundaries of this new medium, he co-founded Trass Games, where he now leads as CEO. Alongside Nathan and the Trass Games team, Jack is known for co-creating Gods of Gravity and Yeeps Hide and Seek, two standout titles in the VR space. Today, he’s focused on shaping the future of social VR by turning Yeeps into the ultimate UGC platform—one that defines the next generation of immersive gaming.
COO / Co-Founder at Trass Games