It may be tough holding monitor of the varied comings and goings within the video games business, which is why we compile them in semi-regular round-ups.
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Michael Burnham | Studio manager, Ubisoft Reflections
Michael Burnham has been appointed studio manager of Ubisoft Reflections, taking on from managing director Lisa Opie.
Burnham has three a long time of expertise within the business, having beforehand held manufacturing and studio management positions at The Lego Group, Marmalade, Riot, Mucky Foot Productions, Bullfrog Productions, and Digital Arts.
Previous to becoming a member of Ubisoft, Burnham was studio director at Supermassive Video games.
“The energy and supply from video games builders in UK studios is plain,” stated Burnham.
“Inside that treasure trove, Ubisoft Reflections has been steadfast in delivering throughout the long run. Becoming a member of the studio within the superb and full of life Newcastle was a head- turning alternative for me.”
Ubisoft chief studios and portfolio officer Marie-Sophie de Waubert added: “Appointing Michael Burnham as studio manager, who has such deep ties to the UK video video games business, positions Reflections for achievement properly into the longer term.
“I might additionally like to make use of the chance to thank Lisa Opie for her wonderful management and her deal with strengthening the studio’s groups and tradition. Michael’s arrival builds on that sturdy basis as he takes the helm at Ubisoft Reflections.”
Robert Saunders | Senior director, territory communications, Rockstar Video games
Robert Saunders has joined Rockstar Video games as senior director of territory communications.
Saunders beforehand labored for Nintendo UK as head of communications for seven years. Previous to becoming a member of Rockstar, he was working for Apple in public relations.
He began his profession as a press officer at Important Media Group, earlier than shifting to Consolidated PR as senior account government.
Seb McBride | Skilled stage designer coordinator, The Witcher 4, CD Projekt Pink
CD Projekt Pink has promoted Seb McBride to professional stage designer coordinator on The Witcher 4.
McBride joined the developer in 2017 as lead designer on Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales.
He labored on Cyberpunk 2077 and its Phantom Liberty enlargement as stage designer and senior stage designer.
McBride moved to The Witcher 4 staff in 2022 as senior stage designer.
Previous to becoming a member of CD Projekt Pink, McBride was a stage designer at Pixelbomb Video games. He additionally labored at Traveller’s Tales as a QA tester and junior designer.
Travis Boese | Product administration director, Teamfight Techniques, Riot Video games
Travis Boese has been promoted to director of product administration on Teamfight Techniques at Riot Video games.
Boese began at Riot Video games in 2015 as an affiliate analyst, earlier than turning into a strategic advisor on Legends of Runterra in 2017.
He then grew to become senior recreation producer on the sport a 12 months later, and labored on an unannounced challenge in 2021.
Boese joined the Teamfight Techniques staff in 2022 as affiliate director of product administration, the place he led enhancements in its cell efficiency and occasions then monetisation and cosmetics in 2023.
Morgan Nixon | Senior 3D animator, Liquid Leisure
Liquid Leisure has employed Morgan Nixon as a senior 3D animator.
Previous to this function, Nixon labored as a 3D animator for Coatsink and was a gameplay animator on Sucker Punch Productions’ Ghost of Yōtei – a challenge she labored on for nearly two years.
Nixon started her profession at Halo Studios, becoming a member of in 2019 as a summer time affiliate. She grew to become a junior animator on Halo Infinite in 2019, then gameplay animator in 2021.
Cori Rose | Operations coordinator, Third Variety Video games
Cori Rose has joined Third Variety Video games as operations coordinator.
Rose beforehand labored at Ubisoft Leamington as a workspace specialist between July 2024 and April 2025 earlier than the function was made redundant.
She began her profession in video games at Sega Hardlight as an operations assistant, and can also be a Ladies in Video games ambassador.
“This chance is an thrilling new chapter and I can’t wait to dive in and get entangled,” stated Rose. “I am so excited to be reunited with Tracy Clark as soon as once more and in a studio with so many acquainted faces and pals.”