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Jobs roundup: September 2026 | Amir Satvat joins 1Up Ventures as a general partner
This article rounds up recent personnel changes in the games industry, including Amir Satvat joining 1Up Ventures, Ilari Kuittinen stepping down from Housemarque, and Tamara Feiman appointed CEO of Lion Studios. It also notes new roles at Sega of America and Activision Blizzard for Call of Duty.
Jobs roundup: September 2026 | Asmodee appoints Brian Trunk as senior vice president, Route to Market for the Americas
This article rounds up recent appointments and transitions within the games industry. Notable moves include Brian Trunk joining Asmodee as senior vice president, David Scarborough becoming senior manager of EMEA communications at Blizzard Entertainment, and Ilari Kuittinen stepping down as managing director of Housemarque after 31 years. Several other individuals have taken on new roles at companies like CD Projekt Red, Epic Games, and Activision Blizzard.
Unity sells Supersonic publishing business to Tripledot for $40M
Tripledot Studios has acquired Unity's Supersonic publishing business for $40 million in cash. This acquisition aims to expand Tripledot's reach in hybrid-casual gaming, integrate experienced teams and technology, and strengthen its position in the AI-driven gaming landscape. The deal also provides Tripledot with a presence in Israel's mobile games industry.
Cheer Games raises $4.5m in pre-seed funding
Cheer Games, a Barcelona-based mobile game studio founded by former AppLovin leads, has secured $4.5 million in pre-seed funding. The round was led by Makers Fund with participation from Play Ventures and will be used to accelerate game development and expand the company's Barcelona headquarters.
