There have been some major changes at Ubisoft’s UK PR team. The company has confirmed the departure of both Stefano Petrullo and Lydia Cutland, while Ollie Coe is leaving the PR team to join Ubisoft’s brand management operations. Joining Ubisoft is Stefan McGarry, who has left Sega after 12 years …
Read More »Rod Cousens leaves Codemasters, becomes new Jagex CEO
UK games industry stalwart Rod Cousens has left Codemasters and taken the job of CEO at Jagex. Cousens has departed as Codemasters CEO after a ten-year stint with immediate effect. His role will be filled by current COO Frank Sagnier, who joined the company last year. Rod will oversee the …
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Read More »55 jobs lost at Driveclub dev Evolution, report says
Driveclub developer Evolution could be about to lose half of its staff. As many as 55 jobs could be lost at the Runcorn studio, according to two separate sources speaking to Eurogamer. The redundancies are affecting many of the permanent staff, although some are hopeful that they may be retained …
Read More »Konami hiring for new Metal Gear Solid series
Developer hiring production staff for next chapter of flagship franchise ahead of Hideo Kojima’s expected departure
Read More »Ubisoft opens new Customer Relationship Centre in Newcastle
Newcastle is the host of a new Ubisoft office, which opens today. Called the Consumer Relationship Centre, the department currently houses 75 workers and will by the end of 2015 employ over 100. The plan is to expand that to 200 in the future. The office, which will integrate consumer …
Read More »Creative Assembly hiring for triple-A console blockbuster
Studio seeking online/multiplayer programmer and graphics/engine programmer
Read More »Bigpoint hires former Zynga and SOE execs
Two new members added to live games management team
Read More »OPM latest firm to partner with MCV Awards 2015
Recruitment partner OPM has signed on as Gift Partner for this year’s MCV Awards. "We are happy to sponsor the MCV Awards again this year," said Kim Parker Adcock, OPM managing director. "It is always a fantastic event so we’re just proud to be involved. "Good luck to all nominees …
Read More »Simon Byron joining Curve Digital
Indie publisher hiring former PR and journalist as publishing director
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