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Glen Schofield bows out after a 35-year shaping of AAA gaming
gaming1 month ago

Glen Schofield bows out after a 35-year shaping of AAA gaming

Glen Schofield, a veteran game director responsible for Dead Space, multiple Call of Duty titles and The Callisto Protocol, has announced his retirement after a 35-year career. In a LinkedIn video he reflected on the industry’s “greatest creative explosions,” thanked colleagues at EA and Activision, and highlighted leadership roles at Visceral Games, Sledgehammer Games, and Striking Distance Studios. He emphasized the enduring importance of creativity even as development costs rise, and suggested the next generation should take the baton after he finishes The Callisto Protocol.

Glen Schofield retires after a 35-year game development run
technology1 month ago

Glen Schofield retires after a 35-year game development run

Glen Schofield, Dead Space co-creator and Sledgehammer Games founder, has announced his retirement after more than 35 years in game development, thanking colleagues, fans and family; his last major project was The Callisto Protocol, and after leaving his studio in 2023 he briefly pitched Dead Space 4 to EA, which did not materialize, while expressing optimism for the industry's future.

Glen Schofield Retires, Celebrates 35-Year Journey Through a Bright Gaming Industry
news1 month ago

Glen Schofield Retires, Celebrates 35-Year Journey Through a Bright Gaming Industry

Glen Schofield, founder of Sledgehammer Games and creator of Dead Space, announced his retirement in a four-minute LinkedIn video, reflecting on a 35-year career across Visceral, Sledgehammer, and Striking Distance, noting Dead Space 4 attempts that never came to fruition, and urging the next generation to explore ideas in an industry he calls amazing and bright for the future.

Ex-Developer Reflects on the Decline of EA and Activision
industry8 months ago

Ex-Developer Reflects on the Decline of EA and Activision

Glen Schofield, founder of Sledgehammer and former EA and Activision developer, reflects on the decline of these major publishers, describing it as bittersweet but hopeful that new leadership will continue to push the industry forward. He reminisces about the intense, passionate culture at both companies and expresses gratitude for their role in his career, despite the industry's ongoing changes.