Ian has been working in the video games industry since 2002, starting out as a contract musician and sound designer specializing in handheld Nintendo platforms. He has worked on audio for over 40 GBA and DS titles, including The Sims, Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, and Spore. In 2009, Ian transitioned into full time independent game development, using XNA to build Soulcaster I, Soulcaster II, and Escape Goat and self-publish on XBLIG. In 2014, Ian's Escape Goat II was a PAX 10 selection, eventually becoming the first Double Fine Presents title, released for Steam and PS4. He's currently at work on an unannounced title.