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Liquid Swords CEO Christofer Sundberg announced as speaker at Nordic Game 2026
Nordic Game 2026 has announced Christofer Sundberg, CEO of Liquid Swords, as a speaker. Sundberg will present on game development, leadership, and his new game Samson. The event will also feature a voice acting panel with David Bateson and Magnus Bruun.
Newly revealed Nordic Game speaker line-up to include Planet of Lana devs
The Nordic Game conference, taking place May 26-29, has announced its speaker lineup, featuring developers from Wishfully (Planet of Lana), Raw Fury, and Those Eyes. The event will also introduce an inaugural AI Track curated by ImmerSynth Inc., with talks focusing on AI's role in game development, publishing, and design. Over 3,000 attendees are expected, with over 100 indie games showcased.
"We are looking to add companies that bring something new" – Head of Raw Fury and Combined Effect explains his plans
Pim Holfve, now dual CEO of Raw Fury and its parent company Combined Effect, outlines his vision for scaling both entities. He emphasizes fostering creative independence within a collaborative structure, supporting indie developers, and potentially acquiring new companies that complement the group's existing strengths. Raw Fury saw significant success with titles like Blue Prince and Routine in the past year.
Raw Fury boss Pim Holfve is the new CEO of Combined Effect
Combined Effect, the parent company of Raw Fury, has appointed Pim Holfve as its new CEO. Holfve, who also serves as CEO of Raw Fury, will continue to oversee the indie publisher while expanding his leadership remit. He aims to transform Combined Effect into an enabler for indie success, fostering collaboration among its studios and publishers.
Pim Holfve appointed CEO of Combined Effect While Continuing Leadership of Raw Fury
Pim Holfve, currently CEO of Raw Fury, has been appointed CEO of Combined Effect, an indie powerhouse group building an ecosystem of video game publishers and studios. Holfve's leadership at Raw Fury saw a 43% revenue growth in 2025, with the company achieving a 29% Compound Annual Growth Rate over the last five years. Combined Effect aims to empower independent publishers by fostering collaboration and sharing expertise among its partners.