Sophie McEvoy

1 week ago | gamesindustry.biz | Sophie McEvoy

It can be difficult keeping track of the various comings and goings in the games industry, which is why we compile them in semi-regular round-ups. If you have new appointments or transitions in your company that belong here, please send the names of the appointees, new role and company, and prior role and company to [email protected]. Mike DeLaet | President, Ares InteractiveAres Interactive has appointed Mike DeLaet as president.

1 week ago | gamesindustry.biz | Sophie McEvoy

Last month, Twin Sails Interactive spun off from the Asmodee Group as part of a "strategic management buyout". Retaining its team as an independent studio, Twin Sails CEO Nicolas Godement spoke to GamesIndustry.bizabout how it intends to build a sustainable platform for indie developers, and the ways it will adapt AAA strategies to nurture indie games for long-term growth. "We see an opportunity to do things differently," says Godement.

1 week ago | gamesindustry.biz | Sophie McEvoy

Sumo Group has announced the departure of its co-founders CEO Carl Cavers, COO Paul Porter, and director of excellence and integration Darren Mills. Cavers, Porter, Mills, and James North-Hearn founded Sumo Digital in 2003. All four were part of Infogrames Studio's management team, which closed its doors that same year. "Stepping away from something we've built over two decades is never easy, but it's the right time," said Cavers.

1 week ago | gamesindustry.biz | Sophie McEvoy

Published on May 8, 2025 The International Game Developers Association (IGDA) has appointed three new members to its board of directors. Tiziano Giardini (34BigThings), Jennifer Estaris (Ustwo Games), and Dr. Pedro Zambon (Utrecht University) are the latest games professionals to join the nonprofit association. Giardini is a producer at Italian studio 34BigThings in addition to program director at gaming accelerator Quickload.

1 week ago | gamesindustry.biz | Sophie McEvoy

Turkish mobile developer Fuse Games has received a $7 million investment from venture capital firm Griffin Gaming Partners, with participation from Lakestar, NFX Capital, and Actera. The funding will support Fuse Games in IP development, expansion of its workforce, and investment in tools and technology. Founded in 2023, the studio is currently working on its first project.