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Red Dead Redemption writer and God of War producer among new hires at The Initiative
Studio head Darrell Gallagher reveals six names joining him at Microsoft's newest development house
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Robot Cache names Laura Naviaux Sturr chief marketing officer
Former chief publishing officer at Daybreak signs on with blockchain-based digital storefront
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Jobs Roundup: GDC welcomes five new advisory board members
Spirit AI board also adds a new member, and Portal 2 writer returns to Valve
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Former 2K Games president Christoph Hartmann joins Amazon Games
Take-Two veteran and 2K founder to lead at Amazon as VP of game studios
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Bethesda welcomes new European marketing and PR director
Sean Ratcliffe joins the London office after years of PR leadership at Rovio, Konami, and others
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Minecraft boss says US work culture needs more "off-ramps" for employees
Employees should be able "immerse themselves in their life experiences" without damaging their careers, says Helen Chiang
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Sega of America names new president and COO
Former THQ and Gioteck boss takes over publisher's US arm, will also serve on Atlus board
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Paradox Interactive chooses development over stagnation with CEO switch
Ebba Ljungerud on the fan response to her taking the role of CEO, and Fred Wester on the "super scary" side of no longer being the boss
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Playground Games hires BioWare, EA Motive and Rocksteady talent for upcoming RPG
Forza Horizon developer also welcomes developers from Ninja Theory, Guerrilla Games and more to second studio
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Portal 2 writer Jay Pinkerton returns to Valve
Pinkerton is back one year after leaving, follows The Invisible Hours writer Rob Yescombe's arrival at the company
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Jobs roundup: Bendix Engmann joins Eurogamer video team
Meanwhile, former CEO of HP and eBay joins Immortals board of directors and The Escapist prepares to relaunch
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The GamesIndustry.biz Careers Survey 2018: Lower pay but less crunch
We break down the results of our second annual study on the games jobs market, which shows an industry improving its conditions and increasing its efforts in equality
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Onrush struggles lead to Evolution layoffs
Driveclub director Paul Pustchynsky among those who have been made redundant as Codemasters "decapitates" studio
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Jobs Roundup: Roblox welcomes new VP of product
Elsewhere, Big Fish has a new president, Kevin Flynn returns to Activision to lead Destiny esports
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Madden lead Carlos Guerrero dismissed from EA
Senior producer departs after only two months due to company policy violation
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James Ohlen retires from BioWare
Former creative director departs after 22 years to work on something "smaller and more personal"
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Former EA and THQ talent fill out management ranks at Keywords Studios
Newly appointed CCO and CMO at technical service provider
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The GamesIndustry.biz Podcast: Fighting Ageism, with Kate Edwards
Ex-IGDA director discusses how the industry is neglecting experienced professionals and ignoring new perspectives
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Rovio's Wilhelm Taht resurfaces on Animoca Brands board of directors
Angry Birds dev's ex-EVP of games now a strategic advisor for mobile firms
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Jobs Roundup: Invisible Hours writer Rob Yescombe moves to Valve
Atari brings on Rob Wyatt and Tin Giant; Nintendo of Europe shuffles leadership
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Sega Europe names Gary Dale as new president and COO
Former Disney, Rockstar and Capcom senior exec takes on the role from next week
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Jobs Roundup: Alto's Odyssey producer leaves for Cuphead studio
Elsewhere, hires at Hutch, Bethesda promotes new European PR manager, and Owlchemy Labs changes leadership
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Shroud of the Avatar developer lays off staff
Portalarium downsizes team to match revenues as Kickstarter rewards are shipped
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Activision Blizzard hires communications veteran Kristen Binns from Twitter
Binns joins publisher as new senior vice president and chief communications officer
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How Playground is hiring top talent for its secret second project
Recruitment boss Nick Duncombe reflects on the challenges of securing world-class developers when you can't tell them what they'll be making