I’m Simon Phipps. I’m an artist and maker. For over forty years, I’ve made videogames.

​My career started in 1984, making Jet Power Jack for the BBC Micro in my bedroom, and culminated in 2025 with the ambitious open-world racer Wreckreation. In the four decades between, I’ve had the privilege of being a coder, artist,  designer and producer on some of the industry’s most enduring names – from the punishing platforming of Rick Dangerous and the dark atmosphere of Shadow Man, to the magic of the Harry Potter series and the high-octane worlds of Burnout Paradise, Need for Speed and Wreckreation.

​After many years of working away from home, I retired from full-time game development in 2023. This has allowed me to finally return to ‘civilian’ life and focus on the projects I’m most passionate about. Whether it’s building props and costumes, making art, speaking, writing, or exploring fitness, I’m now busy creating for the sheer joy of it.

Take a look around and thanks for stopping by.
Simon