Meet the Mind
Asim Iqbal
Founder & Game Director
OUR STORY
Blazing Bandits is an independent game development studio based in Vancouver, British Columbia, founded by Asim Iqbal. With over 15 years of professional experience in 3D art, game development, technical design, and interactive entertainment, Asim has contributed to projects for internationally recognized clients, including Sony. Drawing on his extensive creative and technical background, he established Blazing Bandits to pursue his passion for developing original games and creating engaging player experiences. As the studio’s Founder and Game Director, Asim oversees the entire development process, from initial game concepts and gameplay mechanics to environment design, technical implementation, and production. Through its first original intellectual property, Catch Me: You’re It!, Blazing Bandits aims to build memorable multiplayer experiences while growing as an independent Canadian game development studio.
OUR VISION
At Blazing Bandits, our vision is to create original games that combine engaging gameplay, creative environments, and memorable player experiences. As an independent game development studio based in Vancouver, Canada, we focus on bringing fresh ideas to life through thoughtful game design, technical innovation, and a passion for interactive entertainment. Our long-term goal is to build a sustainable studio, develop a portfolio of original intellectual properties, and contribute to British Columbia’s growing game development industry through future collaborations with local creative talent.
OUR FIRST ORIGINAL GAME : CATCH ME - YOU'RE IT
Our debut original game, Catch Me: You’re It!, is a fast-paced multiplayer party game inspired by the classic playground game of tag. Featuring colorful environments, playful characters, and a variety of game modes, players compete by chasing, escaping, and outsmarting their opponents while using unique power-ups to gain an advantage. Currently in active development, the game is being built in Unity for PC, with a functional Roblox version supporting gameplay experimentation and early player testing. As our first original intellectual property, Catch Me: You’re It! represents an important step toward establishing Blazing Bandits as an independent Canadian game development studio.