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Jobs roundup: August 2026 | CodeDev Group appoints Ben Board as CEO of The Performance Guys
This article rounds up recent hires and promotions across the gaming industry. Key appointments include Ben Board as CEO of The Performance Guys, Nate Nanzer as EVP at Paramount Games, and Tracey Thompson returning to Bethesda as VP of communications. Several other companies like Epic Games, Amazon, and Microsoft also saw personnel changes.
Jobs roundup: August 2026 | Paramount Games appoints Nate Nanzer as EVP, head of commercial & marketing
This article rounds up recent appointments and transitions within the gaming industry. Notable moves include Nate Nanzer joining Paramount Games, Julia Gutnik heading media at Amazon Gaming, and Tracey Thompson returning to Bethesda as VP of communications. Several other companies like Epic Games, Studio MDHR, Games Workshop, and Blizzard Entertainment also saw new hires or promotions.
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game Delayed At Last Moment On Xbox
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game's Xbox release, originally scheduled for July 23, has been delayed to sometime before September 3 due to unforeseen backend issues. The game is now available on PC and PlayStation 5, with the Standard Edition on Nintendo Switch. Issues with cross-play and localization on Switch, as well as the Deluxe Edition, are also being addressed without a specific timeline.
Paramount confirms Mike Zaimont is employed by Avatar Legends dev
Paramount Games has confirmed that Mike Zaimont, formerly of Lab Zero Games and accused of sexual harassment, is employed by Gameplay Group International, the developer of Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game. This confirmation comes amid industry scrutiny over hiring practices for individuals facing such allegations. Zaimont is reportedly working on backend programming, engine architecture, and netcode for the game.
Jobs roundup: July 2026 | Robert Henrysson steps down as Supermassive Games CEO
Several key personnel changes have occurred in the gaming industry. Robert Henrysson has stepped down as CEO of Supermassive Games and partner at Nordisk Games. Christopher Serra joins Paramount Games as VP of business development and licensing, while Alexis Bonte departs as CEO of Stillfront. Nicholas Penwarden also leaves Epic Games after 15 years.
Jobs roundup: July 2026 | Chris Chung joins Neowiz as head of global business group
Several key personnel changes have occurred across the gaming industry. Chris Chung joins Neowiz as head of global business group, Dylan Beale is the new studio head at Larian Guildford, and Jonnie Bryant becomes communications director at Team17. Other notable moves include Robert Henrysson stepping down as CEO of Supermassive Games and Nicholas Penwarden departing Epic Games after 15 years.
Jobs roundup: July 2026 | Marathon director Joe Ziegler leaves Bungie
This article rounds up recent hires and departures within the games industry for July 2026. Notable moves include Joe Ziegler leaving Bungie's Marathon team, Chris Chung joining Neowiz, and Robert Henrysson stepping down as CEO of Supermassive Games. Several other companies announced new appointments across marketing, production, and business development roles.
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game pre-orders are live
Pre-orders are now live for Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game, with a closed beta running from July 2nd to July 5th for those who pre-order. The game will launch on July 23rd for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch, featuring full cross-play. A deluxe edition includes an art book, soundtrack, and the Year 1 Pass with several characters, with a fifth character to be decided by a community vote among pre-order customers.
'Its Happening' Marvel 1943 Is Still Set to Release
Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra is still in development, according to Shawn Kittelsen, senior vice president at Paramount Games. Despite delays and a merger, the game is playable and being developed by a small team aiming for AAA quality with a sustainable model. A potential release is not expected until 2027 at the earliest.
A Star Trek horror game is just wild enough to work, but not the one Bloober Team is making
Bloober Team is developing a Star Trek horror game featuring the character Ro Laren. While the combination of the developer, license, and genre is surprising, the author expresses skepticism about horror being a good fit for Star Trek's optimistic tone. The article also mentions Star Trek: Outposts Unknown and Star Trek Online as other current Star Trek game projects.
Star Trek: Shadow Frontier Announced
Paramount Games has announced Star Trek: Shadow Frontier, a story-driven action-adventure game set in the Star Trek universe. Developed by Bloober Team, the title is slated for a "coming soon" release on PC and consoles.
Horror Specialist Bloober Team Is Releasing A New Star Trek Game On Switch 2
Bloober Team has announced Star Trek: Shadow Frontier, a third-person, story-driven action-adventure game set in the Star Trek universe, coming soon to the Switch 2 and other platforms. Players will control Ro Laren as she attempts to survive a hostile alien planet. Additionally, the Cronos: Lazarus DLC for Cronos: New Dawn was revealed for Fall 2026.
Star Trek: Shadow Frontier revealed for Nintendo Switch 2
Paramount Games and Bloober Team have revealed Star Trek: Shadow Frontier, a story-driven, third-person action-adventure game for the Nintendo Switch 2. Players will control former Lieutenant Ro Laren as she embarks on a harrowing journey of survival and self-discovery after crashing on a hostile alien planet. The release date will be announced later.
Business and Finance
Paramount is rebooting its video game strategy by forming a new internal studio. This move aims to leverage the company's intellectual property for new gaming ventures.