Game Designer and Programmer

Ziba founded indie game studio Popcannibal in 2010. With the help of some talented people, Popcannibal has released multiple critically acclaimed games on a host of platforms.

He has a soft spot for (and a degree in) serious games. Ziba plays harmonica, loves grapes and has a rescue turtle.

• 1,500 Slot Machines Walk into a Bar - GDC 2019
• A Little Math for Your Big Ideas - Unite 2015
• Host of Bit-Sho: Boston Indies Talk Show and Happy Hour – Boston Indies
• Who is a Gamer - Games For Change / Storymode
• The Developer's Impact - GDC Mainstage
• Experimental Gameplay Workshop - GDC 2014
• Postmortem: Girls Like Robots - Unite 2013
• What is Success in Video Game Development - Coursera

• Day of the Devs: San Francisco Edition 2024 Selection
• PAX Rising Showcase 2024 Selection
• Day of the Devs: The Game Awards Edition 2023 Selection
• Bafta – Games Beyond Entertainment Winner 2020
• The Game Awards – Games For Impact (Nominee) 2019
• IndieCade Europe Winner 2019
• IndieCade Selection 2019
• Independent Games Festival (Honorable Mention) 2020
• Famitsu Gold 2015
• Independent Games Festival (Nominee) 2015
• IndieCade and IndieCade E3 Selection 2014
• Independent Games Festival (Honorable Mention) 2014
• Gamercamp Official Selection 2013
• Unity Awards Finalist 2013
• Official Selection PAX East Indie Showcase 2011
• "Most Meaningful Game" Meaningful Play Conference 2008