Bigben and Nacon Face Financial Difficulties
Nacon's majority shareholder, Bigben Interactive (BBI), was unable to proceed with the partial repayment of €43 million to its bondholders. This has also caused financial difficulties for Nacon. Trading of both companies' shares on the Euronext Paris stock exchange has been suspended as a result.
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Phil Spencer Steps Down, Asha Sharma Named CEO of Microsoft Gaming
Microsoft Gaming is being reorganised under new leadership: Asha Sharma is taking over as CEO, while Phil Spencer is retiring. Matt Booty is becoming the new Chief Content Officer, while Sarah Bond is leaving the company. Nevertheless, Microsoft remains committed to its games division.
Nexon Appoints Patrick Söderlund as Executive Chairman to Accelerate Global Strategy
Nexon's board is driving forward the transformation of the company and has appointed Embark CEO Patrick Söderlund as Executive Chairman. Söderlund, who will remain Embark CEO, will work with CEO Junghun Lee to shape the next phase of growth for Nexon.
Snakebyte Group Transitions Into Playcorion Group
The snakebyte Group has announced a corporate restructuring and will operate under the name Playcorion Group in future. As part of this realignment, the company will exit the distribution business entirely by March 2026, selling its subsidiary Snakebyte Distribution GmbH in the process.
Bigben and Nacon Face Financial Difficulties
Nacon's majority shareholder, Bigben Interactive (BBI), was unable to proceed with the partial repayment of €43 million to its bondholders. This has also caused financial difficulties for Nacon. Trading of both companies' shares on the Euronext Paris stock exchange has been suspended as a result.Business
Snakebyte Group Transitions Into Playcorion Group
The snakebyte Group has announced a corporate restructuring and will operate under the name Playcorion Group in future. As part of this realignment, the company will exit the distribution business entirely by March 2026, selling its subsidiary Snakebyte Distribution GmbH in the process.
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Nexon Appoints Patrick Söderlund as Executive Chairman to Accelerate Global Strategy
Nexon's board is driving forward the transformation of the company and has appointed Embark CEO Patrick Söderlund as Executive Chairman. Söderlund, who will remain Embark CEO, will work with CEO Junghun Lee to shape the next phase of growth for Nexon.
Markus Wilding joins the Infinite Wishes Games Industry Advisory Committee
Markus Wilding, experienced industry manager and founder of Beyond the Wall Consulting, is now involved in the Make-A-Wish Foundation's Infinite Wishes Advisory Committee. There, too, the growing importance of games for children is evident.
Womenize! Inspiring Stories: Alina Gribanova
In their weekly interview series Womenize! features inspirational, diverse people who work in the games and tech industry, to share their experiences, give valuable advice and talk about their projects. In cooperation with Womenize! and Madeleine Egger, GamesMarkt is republishing these inspirations.
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Phil Spencer Steps Down, Asha Sharma Named CEO of Microsoft Gaming
Microsoft Gaming is being reorganised under new leadership: Asha Sharma is taking over as CEO, while Phil Spencer is retiring. Matt Booty is becoming the new Chief Content Officer, while Sarah Bond is leaving the company. Nevertheless, Microsoft remains committed to its games division.
Nexon Appoints Patrick Söderlund as Executive Chairman to Accelerate Global Strategy
Nexon's board is driving forward the transformation of the company and has appointed Embark CEO Patrick Söderlund as Executive Chairman. Söderlund, who will remain Embark CEO, will work with CEO Junghun Lee to shape the next phase of growth for Nexon.
Snakebyte Group Transitions Into Playcorion Group
The snakebyte Group has announced a corporate restructuring and will operate under the name Playcorion Group in future. As part of this realignment, the company will exit the distribution business entirely by March 2026, selling its subsidiary Snakebyte Distribution GmbH in the process.
