About Us About XGameDev
A senior Unity engineering studio based on the Sunshine Coast, Australia. Since 2010, we have delivered 170+ projects for 100+ clients across games, applications, AEC and engineering tools, and simulations.
The studio is led by Jacques Leemans and Melanie Leemans. Clients work directly with the people responsible for the technical delivery, from the first project discussion through to release support.
2010 Founded
170+ Projects Completed
100+ Clients Globally
2 Senior Directors
Jacques Leemans
Jacques has been programming in C# since 2004 and brings over 20 years of experience in software development to XGameDev. Before founding the studio, he worked as an electronic engineer for seven years. He is also a certified Unity Expert Programmer, ensuring our projects are built with a strong technical foundation.
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Melanie began her career as a Systems Administrator before transitioning to game development in 2015. She holds a Certificate IV in Game Development and brings a sharp eye for design, creativity, and problem-solving to our studio. Her background allows us to balance technical precision with artistic flair in our games.
Read more about Melanie Leemans What We Do
XGameDev applies Unity software engineering across games, applications, AEC and engineering tools, and simulations for PC, web, and mobile platforms.
Clients engage us for full builds, co-development, technical consulting, project rescue, and support for existing Unity products.
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Why Clients Choose XGameDev
- Unity engineering depth: the same technical discipline supports games, commercial applications, AEC tools, training products, and simulations.
- Direct senior involvement: clients work with Jacques and Melanie before the project starts, during delivery, and after release.
- Commercial track record: 170+ projects since 2010, including work for clients such as Monash University and the City of Melville.
- Flexible engagement: fixed-scope delivery, time and materials, project rescue, consulting, or ongoing support depending on the work.
Working Across Time Zones
Most of our clients aren't on the Sunshine Coast. We run projects across time zones with a clear communication cadence, regular check-ins and milestone-based updates, and a project structure that doesn't depend on anyone being awake at the same time you are.