Morgan Hodkinson

I am a Game Director at Kabam specializing in new F2P mobile RPGs and MMORPGs. My career began in indie, working on titles like Sacred Seasons, Lionheart Tactics, and Star Trek Legends during mobile’s early boom, watching Eastern genres first establish a North American foothold.

At Kabam, I advanced from Lead Designer to Game Director on new projects, navigating industry volatility—from COVID and the early-2020s slump to the emergence of AI. Being part of Netmarble provided direct exposure to Eastern development pipelines, allowing me to visit HQ and consult on Asian titles seeking Western audiences.

My defining goal is bridging the divide between Eastern and Western game development. With the ongoing dominance of ambitious Eastern games, my focus is how North American studios can stay competitive. To survive and stay relevant, we must expand into new markets and fundamentally rewrite how we build games.