It may be troublesome preserving observe of the varied comings and goings within the video games trade, which is why we compile them in semi-regular round-ups.
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Walter Kong | SVP head of development of live games/mobile, Blizzard Entertainment
Walter Kong has been promoted to SVP head of development of live games/mobile at Blizzard Entertainment.
Kong joined Blizzard in 2011 as senior director of strategic initiatives, and was a member of Hearthstone’s management crew. He left in 2018 to affix Epic Video games as head of product administration for analytics and enterprise operations.
He returned to Blizzard in 2020 as govt producer earlier than changing into common supervisor of Overwatch in 2021.
“I’m honoured and grateful that I have been introduced alternatives over these years to collaborate with proficient colleagues and to make affect at an organization I so love and admire,” stated Kong.
“Whereas I am going to nonetheless be main the general technique for the Overwatch franchise, I am additionally excited to be taking over Hearthstone, Diablo Immortal, and Warcraft Rumble.
“I’m significantly trying ahead to working with these proficient groups throughout a variety of initiatives, present and new. Moreover, I am dedicated to fostering an setting of steady studying, collaboration, and development for all our crew members.”
Alexander Rehm | Product director of live ops, Epic Video games
Alexander Rehm has joined Epic Video games as product director of live ops at Epic Video games.
Previous to this function, Rehm labored as live ops director at Individuals Can Fly from January 2024 to August 2025, and director of live operations at Artistic Meeting from June 2020 to December 2023.
“I’m past excited to announce that I’ve joined Epic Video games,” stated Rehm. “I like working in games-as-a-service and games-as-a-platform, and I like the work Epic have been doing throughout the board on that entrance.
“I’m becoming a member of Epic as product director, live ops, for Epic On-line Companies, the place I will likely be engaged on defining product technique, roadmap development, live operations, and strategic planning related to the live ops house.”
Marina Dögg Jónsdóttir | Head of folks experiences, Starbreeze Entertainment
Starbreeze Entertainment has appointed Marina Dögg Jónsdóttir as head of folks experiences.
Earlier than becoming a member of Starbreeze, Jónsdóttir was head of expertise at Cult of the North from March 2024 to August 2025. She was additionally senior technical recruiter at Epic Video games from April 2021 to December 2023.
Jónsdóttir additionally labored at Wargaming as senior international recruiter in 2017, and was then promoted to guide recruiter in 2018.
She began her profession in video games at Icelandic developer CCP in 2012 as an HR intern, earlier than changing into expertise acquisition specialist then senior expertise specialist.
“When one door closes, one other one opens; I’m tremendous excited to share that I am beginning a brand new place as head of folks experiences at Starbreeze Entertainment,” stated Jónsdóttir.
“That is such a good time to affix the corporate, as we’re going by way of large and significant modifications and I’m very excited to get to know the crew and be half of this journey.”
Mark Pawluk | Name of Responsibility (EMEA) influencer and creator supervisor, Activision Blizzard
Activision Blizzard has promoted Mark Pawluk to influencer and creator supervisor for Name of Responsibility (EMEA). Pawluk joined the agency in 2023 as senior communications specialist for Name of Responsibility (EMEA).
Previous to becoming a member of Activision Blizzard, Pawluk labored at Bastion. He began as account govt in 2019, making his approach up the ranks to senior account govt then junior account supervisor.
Pawluk additionally labored at Warner Bros. Entertainment as worldwide built-in communications apprentice for over a yr. He labored on advertising campaigns for Mortal Kombat 11, Hitman 2 and Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga.
Mike Mongeau | Head of product, k-ID
Mike Mongeau has been appointed head of product at age-assurance expertise firm k-ID.
Mongeau was beforehand principal product lead at Xbox. He labored for Microsoft for nearly 20 years, beginning in 2006 as help engineer and PM for Home windows, Home windows Cellphone, KIN, and Sharepoint.
He turned senior supervisor for Home windows in 2017, then senior product supervisor for Microsoft 365.
“At Xbox, I watched studio after studio make the identical unattainable selection – innovate freely or ship globally, not often each,” stated Mongeau.
“The offender? A maze of age-based and have particular regional legal guidelines, and compliance necessities that flip each new market into months of authorized complexity. k-ID is doing one thing actually essential – making it potential for builders to create superb digital experiences for younger folks with out having to decide on between innovation and security.
“Their platform strategy to international compliance means children get age-appropriate entry that really grows with them, whereas creators concentrate on what they do greatest.”
Jamie Hore | Deputy information editor, PCGamesN
PCGamesN has promoted Jamie Hore to deputy information editor.
Hore joined the publication in 2024 as information author, earlier than changing into senior information author in April 2025. He beforehand labored for The Loadout for 5 years, beginning as a workers author in 2019, changing into senior workers author in 2020 then deputy editor in 2021.
“Massively recognize the present of religion from [news editor] Lauren Bergin and may’t wait to assist push the information part ahead,” stated Hore.
“Shifting again to day shifts to work extra intently with our superior information crew has been the aim for some time, so it is nice to lastly get there.”