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Our Mission
Fueling the future of competitive racingOur mission is to redefine the racing genre with a fresh, high-stakes experience that fuses competitive racing, combat, and battle royale gameplay.With Ascent Rivals, we aim to bring racing into the esports spotlight, powered by innovative twin-stick controls and original mechanics that reward precision, adaptability, and raw skill.
Team
Meet the team behind Ascent RivalsWe’re a small indie team based in Seattle, pushing the boundaries of what a modern game studio can achieve. More than just coworkers, we’re a group of lifelong friends who’ve known each other since elementary school.What unites us is a shared passion for building something bold, competitive, and entirely new. Ascent Rivals is our vision brought to life. A game that reflects our love for skill-based design, creative risk-taking, and the power of tight collaboration.Driven by passion. United by vision.
Michael YagiDesign
Steven GeorgeDev
Stan HayesDev
David YagiMarketing
Cliff GarvisDevCardano
We believe Cardano has the potential to play a key role in the evolution of esports. We are exploring how blockchain can deliver real value to players through direct wager matches, automated tournament payouts, team sponsorships and other potential innovations that elevate both the player and viewer experience.
For players, these systems will remain invisible, ensuring Ascent Rivals plays just like any other game. No wallets and no crypto knowledge required.
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