About Us
Why we're here, What drives us.
We love to design & develop.
Creating something beautiful is the most satisfying and rewarding thing we do. From idea to polished product. This is our passion.
At our core is the understanding that everyone enjoys accomplishing what they've set out to do. Our passion and this understanding is what drives our design & development process to create beautiful and meaningful projects. We want to help you accomplish your goals.
Our team is committed to clear communication, agile methodologies, pragmatic principles and quality craftsmanship in everything we do. You will always know where your project stands, what work is currently being done and what the next steps are.
Unlocked Achievements are our success.
Founder & CEO
Robert French
Robert is a seasoned developer and well rounded geek. From his earliest coding days, he has immersed himself in a career of design, development and education, with a focused dedication to both Toronto’s and Peterborough’s game development communities. As as an Adjunct Professor, Robert teaches video game design & development in both the private and public sectors in Toronto, while contributing to the leadership of the local Peterborough game development community through the endorsement and sponsorship LiftLock Studios gives to the PTBO Game Jam and PTBO Game Dev meet-up group.
" I started Liftlock Studios because I have stories to tell, because I love making beautiful things and because I want everyone to have some fun."
Our Services
what we can do for you
Game Design & Development
We design and make video games!
We can also help with your game project.
Perhaps you have a project that needs some additional love?
Gamification
Want better engagement from your customers, clients or employees?
LvlUp is the solution you're looking for.
In Development!
Web Design & Development
Professional website design and development is always responsive and include SEO.
With over two decades of experience, we can build you a site you will love.
Community Events
Liftlock is a proud supporter of the local Game Development Community.
This includes the monthly Game Dev Pubnight
(on hold due to covid-19)
As well as the amazing PTBO Game Jam
The Indie Game Scene™
Are you an indie game maker, trying to get more exposure on your game?
We want to interview you for our Podcast!
Visit The Indie Game Scene
Coaching & Consulting
Do you need some help figuring out a project or increasing your productivity?
Looking to be held accountable and reach your goals?
Need to get your head wrapped around DevOps?
Want to be the best YOU there is?
Current Projects
Whats going on in house, right now
LvlUp!
Experience Tracking for All!
Increase engagement and productivity.
Deed
An RPG Action Adventure - Currently in Pre-Production
Help save the kingdom of Eyrda in this epic quest
to restore balance and do the right thing.
Pentimino
for iOS & Android - Currently in Production
If you liked playing with Tetriminos as a kid, this is going to twist your brain.
Pop Pop the Clown
for iOS & Android - Currently in Production
Help a clown with a strong dislike of balloons pop em' all!