Jobs roundup: June 2026 | Leadership adjustments at gaming service supplier Side

It may be tough retaining monitor 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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Leadership adjustments at Side

Olivier Deslandes has been promoted to COO at gaming service supplier Side. Deslandes beforehand served as senior vp for international technique and progress and has been with the corporate since 2006, when he joined as head of localisation.

Martin McBride has been promoted to CCO after serving as international director for company affairs and chief of workers at PTW. Chris Donnelly is now senior audio director, and Matt Furmidge has been appointed director of localisation and localisation QA.

Side has additionally made three new appointments: Sijo Jose as chief providers officer, Kaley Hurst as chief advertising and marketing officer, and Caroline McDonald as participant assist lead.

Lucy James leaves Gamespot

Lucy James has left her place as lead video producer and host at GameSpot to launch an impartial weekly publication, lookingfor.recreation, on Player.gg. The publication highlights upcoming PC video games and gives demo codes.

Daley Eve Johnson | Creative technique lead, 33 Games

Daley Eve Johnson has been appointed inventive technique lead at 33 Games, after beforehand serving as senior neighborhood supervisor at Super Studios.

Celeste Valentine | Lead designer, Imprint Studios

Celeste Valentine has joined Imprint Studios as lead designer, following her earlier function as senior recreation designer at D3T.

Eva Piatrushina | Game designer, Mojang Studios

Eva Piatrushina has been appointed recreation designer at Mojang Studios, after serving as dwell designer at Sharkmob and design proprietor at Wargaming.