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Jobs roundup: August 2026 | Tim Coombs rejoins Amazon as head of brand marketing for Luna
This article rounds up various industry hires and transitions in August 2026. Notable appointments include Tim Coombs rejoining Amazon as head of brand marketing for Luna, Dan Lazarides becoming Chief Marketing Officer at Frontier Developments, and Tracey Thompson returning to Bethesda as VP of Communications. Several other individuals have also moved into new roles across companies like Blizzard Entertainment, Netflix Games, and Riot Games.
"This is not a sustainable business model" – Why Google Cloud's Jack Buser thinks AI can save the games industry
Google Cloud's global director for games, Jack Buser, argues that artificial intelligence is crucial for the future sustainability of the games industry, which faces shrinking profit margins despite revenue growth. He believes AI can significantly reduce development times and costs, enabling healthier business models and fostering innovation in gameplay across all genres. Buser also suggests AI can help mitigate industry-wide layoffs by empowering developers and streamlining operations.
Ken Kutaragi announced as first keynote speaker at Game Republic New Horizons 2026
Ken Kutaragi, known as the 'Father of the PlayStation,' has been announced as the first keynote speaker for Game Republic New Horizons 2026. He will share his experience and insights on future opportunities in the video game industry. The article also reports on alleged layoffs at Pixelberry Studios, the developer of the mobile game Choices, following its acquisition by Series Entertainment.
Choices developer Pixelberry Studios lays off staff
Pixelberry Studios, the developer of the mobile game Choices, has reportedly laid off an unspecified number of staff. Several former employees announced their redundancies on LinkedIn, with one noting that the layoffs occurred on Friday. Series Entertainment acquired the studio in July 2024.
Report: Series Entertainment-owned mobile studio Pixelberry lays off staff
Pixelberry Studios, a mobile game developer owned by Series Entertainment and known for the game Choices, has reportedly laid off an unknown number of employees. This follows a previous round of layoffs in January 2024. The studio's acquisition by Series Entertainment involved integrating their AI-native Rho engine, a development that has been met with developer concern regarding generative AI's impact on the industry.
