After two years as the public face of the IGDA, MacLean embarks on a new journey at Amazon Game Tech. We caught up with her to talk about why she left and what mark she wants to leave on the game industry as a result of her work.
The Boston-based mobile developer behind Star Trek Timelines looking to grow its game development and liveops platform.
Sumo Group owns Sumo Digital, which has recently staffed up The Chinese Room and opened its seventh studio
MacLean will take a one-year position on the IGDA board to assist with the transition while Lucien Parsons steps in as interim Executive Director.
Fils-Aime has been with Nintendo of America for 15 years, almost 13 as President. Long-time marketing boss, Bowser, will step into this role on April 15.
Condrey has more than two decades of experience in the gaming industry, including lengthy stints at Activision and EA.
IGDA executive director Jen MacLean compares the loot box monetization issue, which has sparked an FTC investigation, to prior industry challenges like game ratings.
IGDA Executive Director, Jen MacLean: ‘Asking people to work hours that are fundamentally harmful to their health [is] not a good practice.’