Rocío ‘Rothio’ Tomé

Rocío “Rothio” Tomé is the Creative Technical Director and co-founder of Patattie Games, the studio that debuted with the award-winning Wax Heads. A programmer holding a PhD in Psychology with a decade of engineering experience — ranging from experimental game jams to B2B VR applications for medical training — she is a recognised authority on game engines like Godot and Twitch integrations. A seasoned international speaker and online personality, Rocío frequently shares her expertise on major stages such as A MAZE, GodotCon, and Mobile World Congress.

Rocío’s frequent contributions to the Spanish and international games industry include the creation of thousands of hours of educational developer-targeted content creation on Twitch and YouTube, co-founding FemDevs, and creating various free open-source tools for developers. She was recognised for these and other efforts by winning the prestigious GameDevHeroes award in 2026.

Blending technical ability with an academic background in behavioural sciences, she serves as a highly versatile consultant and media speaker on the realities of indie development, engine architecture, accessibility, and the psychological impacts of game production.