Head of Department Stephanie Kleist (SAE Institute Nuremberg) and scholarship holder Isabella Janzen © SAE Institute Campus SAE Awards 'Heart of Art' Scholarships to Three Aspiring Game Artists To celebrate the 20th anniversary of its gaming education programme, the SAE Institute has awarded three scholarships to emerging game artists. Following a competitive application process, Melanie Amon-Schwarz, Elias Beisel, and Isabella Janzen have been named as this year’s scholarship recipients. Since 2004, the SAE Institute has been By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
Riot Games hired Hoby Darling as new president © Riot Games Website People Riot Games Appoints Hoby Darling as President Riot Games has introduced a new president, Hoby Darling, who has experience in both gaming and sports. In his new role, Darling will be tasked with inspiring teams to reach new levels of excellence. According to Riot, Darling’s mission is to make the company “the best place to make By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Tobias Gadow Joins Bandai Namco Entertainment Germany as Key Account Manager © Bandai Namco Games People Tobias Gadow Joins Bandai Namco Entertainment as Key Account Manager Tobias Gadow has joined the German sales team at Bandai Namco Entertainment, led by Christian Vogel, bringing his experience as a Key Account Manager to the role. Gadow previously worked for companies including Electronic Arts. As Key Account Manager at Bandai Namco Entertainment Germany, Gadow is responsible for developing and By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Katerina Dudinskaya Succeeds Alexey Meleshkevich as CEO of Goodville AG © Goodville People Katerina Dudinskaya Succeeds Alexey Meleshkevich as CEO of Goodville AG On 1 May, there will be a change at the top of the Swiss games company Goodville AG. The former CMO Katerina Dudinskaya will take over from co-founder and future CPO Alexey Meleshkevich, who will focus on a strategic overview and long-term vision. Katerina Dudinskaya will formally take By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Dessil Basmadjian is taking on the role of Creative Director at Deck13 © Deck13 People Former Focus CCO Dessil Basmadjian Joins Deck13 for 3rd Person Action Game Deck13 is bringing in creative reinforcements for its next project: Dessil Basmadjian is taking on the role of Creative Director, where he and the team are working on an “ambitious new third-person action game.” Dessil Basmadjian is following in the footsteps of Deck13 co-founder Jan Klose in a By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Arthur Mostovoy, Head of Games / Olliver Heins, Chief Product Officer © Aonic People Arthur Mostovoy is the New Head of Games at Aonic Former Larian UK Studio Head Begins joins the Aonic Group as Head of Games. Arthur Mostovoy's role will include maximising team synergies across the group. "The market share for small and indie teams is growing year on year, and this will continue," he believes. Aonic has By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Web Media Publishing founder and CEO Vitus Hoffmann passed away unexpected © Web Media People Web Media Publishing Founder and CEO Vitus Hoffmann Has Passed Away Web Media Publishing has announced the unexpected passing of its founder and CEO, Vitus Hoffmann. His death leaves a profound void. His life’s work will be carried forward in his spirit. In a statement filled with sorrow, Web Media Publishing confirmed the sudden loss of Vitus Hoffmann: “With his By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Patrick Stude, PR & Communications Manager, Central and Eastern Europe Sandisk © Photogenika im Westend Business Patrick Stude Joins Sandisk as PR & Communications Manager After eight years with Marchsreiter Communications, Patrick Stude has taken up a new position with Sandisk Germany - known for its flash storage and memory solutions, also for gaming. As PR & Communications Manager, he will shape and coordinate communications across GSA, UK, NL, PL and CZ. Sandisk Germany has a By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Melanie Klose, Director of Marketing, PR and Media / Klemens Kreuzer, CEO © THQ Nordic Business Melanie Klose Appointed Director of Marketing, PR, and Media at THQ Nordic Melanie Klose has been appointed Director of Marketing, PR and Media at THQ Nordic. She succeeds Philipp Brock, who has moved to lead the newly created Community & Communications department. With effect from 1 April 2025, Melanie Klose has taken the helm of all external communications at THQ Nordic. In By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
© Web Media Publishing People Carlo Volz Strengthens Business Development at Web Media Publishing As Senior Business Development Manager, Carlo Volz will drive the strategic business development of Web Media Publishing. Web Media Publishing continues to grow. The Munich-based media company, which includes the editorial teams of Gameswelt and Screen.de, as well as the agency asap Brand Services, has brought on board By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Maurice Skotschir © Maurice Skotschir People Maurice Skotschir Joins Community Management at Toplitz Productions The German-Austrian publisher and developer Toplitz Productions is strengthening its community management with Maurice Skotschir. Skotschir was most recently with the content creator company Rahft. Maurice ‘Skoddy’ Skotschir announced his move to Toplitz Productions as a community manager via LinkedIn. Skotschir has years of experience in community management, which By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Sebastian Schmidt and Max Kübler (from left to right) © Daedalic Entertainment People Sebastian Schmidt and Max Kübler Strengthen Daedalic Entertainment Daedalic Entertainment has expanded its publishing team with two experienced additions. Sebastian Schmidt returns to Daedalic as Editorial Producer, while Max Kübler takes on responsibilities in business development and game scouting. With these two new team members, Daedalic Entertainment heads into spring reinforced. Sebastian ‘Bade’ Schmidt took on the role By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
