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business2 years ago

Ex-Blizzard Leaders Launch Magic Soup Games After "Incredibly Difficult" Exit from Activision Blizzard

Former Blizzard leaders Jen Oneal and J. Allen Brack have discussed their "incredibly difficult" exits from Activision Blizzard. Oneal left due to pay disparities and has since focused on supporting women in the industry through her work as a Women in Gaming International board member. Brack left following a lawsuit alleging harassment and discrimination of women at the company, and has been reflecting on his role in driving cultural change. He believes Blizzard can re-emerge as a haven for creatives with a positive culture for all employees.

via GamesIndustry.biz|
#activision-blizzard#business#cultural-change
gaming2 years ago

Ex-Blizzard Leaders Launch New Studio Magic Soup Games for AAA Titles

Former Activision Blizzard executives J. Allen Brack, Jen Oneal, and John Donham have founded a new studio called Magic Soup Games, which aims to create original AAA games that are uplifting and inclusive. The studio is currently working on an unannounced game and is hiring for new positions. Magic Soup Games joins a growing list of studios founded by Blizzard veterans.

via IGN|
#aaa-games#activision-blizzard#gaming
gaming2 years ago

Former Blizzard Leaders Launch New Studio, Magic Soup Games.

Ex-Blizzard veterans J. Allen Brack, Jen Oneal, and John Donham have formed a new game studio called Magic Soup Games. The fully remote studio is focused on creating massive triple-A games with positive themes and a high-performing team that brings together many backgrounds and perspectives. The founders aim to create a diverse and inclusive company from the ground up, with a core principle of being gritty, hungry, and humble. The team is currently five people and intends to grow slowly over time. Magic Soup Games has no connection to Activision Blizzard.

via VentureBeat|
#gaming#j-allen-brack#jen-oneal
gaming2 years ago

Former Blizzard Executives Launch Magic Soup Games to Create AAA Titles

Former Blizzard Entertainment executives Jen Oneal, J. Allen Brack, and John Donham have founded a new game studio called Magic Soup Games. The fully remote studio will focus on creating original triple-A games that are uplifting and inclusive for players worldwide. The founders funded the startup themselves to preserve creative independence. Each founder will have a primary area of focus, with Oneal as CEO, Brack as game developer, and Donham as head of operations. The studio is currently working on a game that doesn't fit into any existing genre.

via VentureBeat|
#game-development#gaming#j-allen-brack