Vajrapod Studios presents:
Jigten - a Himalayan fantasy epic
Set in a distant future where relics of the Himalayan past resurface amidst a relentless invading corruption...
One soul must rise to the call of her ancestors and venture into the ethereal crucible of the Bardo, where she must pierce the veil of illusion and awaken to the ultimate truth of existence.
Meet the team
Namkha
Deepshikha
Namkha
Director & Lead Developer
(Orchestrator of Stratagems)
Namkha is the founder of VajraPod and harmoniously blends roles as a game programmer, designer, writer, and audio engineer to create immersive gaming experiences that resonate with both the heart and the mind.
Namkha has been gaming since the late 1900s, believes in the dominance of Gen
Director & Lead Developer
(Orchestrator of Stratagems)
Namkha is the founder of VajraPod and harmoniously blends roles as a game programmer, designer, writer, and audio engineer to create immersive gaming experiences that resonate with both the heart and the mind.
Namkha has been gaming since the late 1900s, believes in the dominance of Gen 1-3 Pokémon, and began game programming in BlitzBasic with sprite sheets drawn in MS Paint.
“All have their worth and each contributes to the worth of the others.” - J.R.R. Tolkien, The Silmarillion
NAMTSO
Deepshikha
Namkha
Art & Animation Lead
(Creator of Worlds)
Infusing every pixel with creativity, Namtso masterfully blends digital artistry with innovative design, crafting immersive digital characters, landscapes and animations that captivate and inspire.
Namtso first fell in love with gaming through Kingdom Hearts II and has since been a loyal fan of the Ac
Art & Animation Lead
(Creator of Worlds)
Infusing every pixel with creativity, Namtso masterfully blends digital artistry with innovative design, crafting immersive digital characters, landscapes and animations that captivate and inspire.
Namtso first fell in love with gaming through Kingdom Hearts II and has since been a loyal fan of the Action RPG genre.
"Your body is not a temple, it's an amusement park. Enjoy the ride." -Anthony Bourdain
Deepshikha
Deepshikha
Deepshikha
Marketing & Finance Lead
(Maestro of Metrics)
Deepshikha expertly weaves strategic marketing and financial acumen to build bridges between creative ambition and sustainable growth, making sure Vajrapod's vision stays afloat.
She may not be the most avid video gamer, but can demolish you in competitive board games like Catan. On rare occasio
Marketing & Finance Lead
(Maestro of Metrics)
Deepshikha expertly weaves strategic marketing and financial acumen to build bridges between creative ambition and sustainable growth, making sure Vajrapod's vision stays afloat.
She may not be the most avid video gamer, but can demolish you in competitive board games like Catan. On rare occasions you will find her indulging in action platformers like the classic Super Mario Bros she played as a child.
"Wherever you go, there you are."
- Unknown
MANASHI
Deepshikha
Deepshikha
Product Manager & Consultant Psychologist
(Strategist of Minds & Markets)
Manashi deftly wields her substantial customer research and UX/UI development expertise, spearheading our social media campaigns and artfully blending elements of human psychology into the fabric of our products.
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JORDAN
JORDAN
Game Development Advisor
(Guide of Virtual Realms)
COMING SOON!
JORDAN
JORDAN
JORDAN
Game Developer Intern
(Harbinger of 'Unreal' Experiences)
COMING SOON!
Partners
TENZIN CHOEGYAL
CHHEWANG NORSANG
CHHEWANG NORSANG
Tibetan Singer/Songwriter and Consultant Musician
Tenzin stands among the world's most distinguished musicians in the Tibetan tradition. Born to Tibetan nomads, his soulful connection to the high Himalayan plateau resonates deeply in his music. Currently, he shares his melodious heritage from his base in Brisbane, Australia.
CHHEWANG NORSANG
CHHEWANG NORSANG
CHHEWANG NORSANG
Podcast Host and Consultant Psychiatrist
Dr. Chhewang Norsang MD is a (now retired) doctor specializing in Neuropsychiatry with over three decades of medical experience, moving forward with a singular focus: Bridging Eastern Wisdom & Western Medicine.
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