Owner
Christopher “Gideon” Rosario
Christopher Rosario is the founder and CEO of Manna Entertainment, where he leads the creation of games that entertain while driving real-world impact. With more than a decade of creative experience, he combines storytelling, design, and purpose to deliver projects with measurable outcomes. His current focus, Ourea’s Call, is a mobile game that pledges 50% of profits to ocean cleanup, blending engaging play with environmental action. Christopher also directs Space Exodus, expanding the studio’s reach. Known for his authentic leadership, he is committed to proving that games can inspire change and create lasting global benefits. Enjoys playing games as much as making them, Authored a book and Self Published on Amazon, and is one who achieves any goal he puts his mind to. Is doing all he can to make this dream come true!
Artist
Carlos Franco
Carlos is an artist with a passion for creativity and expression. He has been making digital art for over 20 years and is on a continuous journey to learn new skills and improve my craft. He sees games as the ultimate expression of art due to combining so many different mediums into one singular experience, and their potential to leave all kinds of impressions on their audience. Therefore, to him, there is no greater artistic feat than contributing to and completing a game project. I take great pride in all of the work I do, and my wish is for our users to feel some kind of connection to our work, as it is our way to put our soul out into the world.
Audio Lead
Brendon Hayes
Brendon is a composer, sound designer, and audio engineer with a lifelong passion for music. He began playing piano at age seven before expanding to bass and guitar in high school bands. After completing formal training at the School of Audio Engineering in Brisbane, he developed a strong foundation in both modern and vintage technology. Brendon has contributed music and audio to indie games, video projects, competitions, and music libraries, and currently plays a key role in Manna Entertainment as composer and sound designer. With a love for exploring diverse composing styles and instrumentation from different cultures and genres, he brings creativity and versatility to every project. Driven by a personal passion for meaningful player experiences, Brendon is motivated to work on Ourea’s Call where he can apply his skills to projects that offer a positive real-world impact.
Marketing Research
Zack Ringler
Zachary Ringler is a multifaceted creator, educator, and performer who has lived in Japan for over 14 years. He works as the English Event Coordinator at a Youth Center, where he designs immersive camps and cultural experiences for students ranging from elementary to high school. Beyond education, Zachary is an accomplished actor and voice actor, with credits including commercials for Honda, Mitsubishi, McDonald’s, and Asahi-TV. He has also published books on Amazon KDP, created board and card games, and continues to explore new ways of blending entertainment and learning. In addition, Zachary advises the founder of indie studio Manna Entertainment, offering guidance in marketing and legal considerations. Balancing professional work with personal goals, he is pursuing health milestones to enjoy adventures like skydiving and roller coasters with his daughter.
Game Designer
Shawn Hubbart
Shawn is the creative engineer who laid the foundation for Ourea’s Call, serving as the concept and beta developer whose early systems shaped the game we’re building on today. With a deep knowledge of game mechanics and world-building, inspired by his passion for Pokémon and Warcraft lore, Shawn brings both technical skill and narrative insight to Manna Entertainment. He is currently propelling the future of the studio with the design of our next project, ensuring innovation remains at the core of our work. Shawn’s mix of engineering precision and storytelling vision continues to anchor Manna Entertainment’s growth and impact.
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