Housemarque co-founder Ilari Kuittinen exits from studio
Ilari Kuittinen, co-founder and CEO of PlayStation-owned studio Housemarque, has announced his departure after 31 years in game development. The company has been preparing for this transition, appointing Sami Hakala as managing director to ensure operational continuity. Kuittinen's exit follows a long tenure that saw Housemarque develop relationships with major publishers, culminating in its acquisition by Sony in 2021.
- Entities
- Person: Ilari Kuittinen
- Company: Sony Interactive Entertainment
- Game: Resogun
- Company: Housemarque
- Topic: Leadership
- Game: Matterfall
- Company: PlayStation Studios
- Person: Sami Hakala
- Game: Super Stardust HD
- Topic: Game Development
- Game: Returnal
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