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Fable II talent joins Splash Damage Richard Ham to work on studio’s Bethesda project Former Midway VP of marketing joins Capcom US SPLASH DAMAGE RICHARD HAM has joined Splash Damage as creative director to lead the design team working on an unannounced project for Bethesda Softworks. Ham was previously the lead designer on Fable II and creative lead on Syphon Filter. Splash Damage’s owner and studio director PAUL WEDGWOOD said: “We have spent months searching for the right person to lead Splash Damage’s new title creatively, and Richard is an exact fit.”
HAM: Bringing his talent to UK studio Splash Damage
“I’m really exited to be at Splash Damage,” said Ham. “When I met the team and saw what they were working on, I knew I had to be part of it.”
ZOË MODE The British studio has hired DYLAN BEALE as senior producer, who will head up the company’s forthcoming titles. Beale, who previously worked on Rogue Ops, said: “Joining Zoë Mode is a fantastic opportunity for me and I’m really excited to be a part of such a talented team of developers.” Zoë Mode’s studio head NICK RODRIQUEZ said: “Dylan is an invaluable addition to our development team. Dylan combines exceptional capability with excellent communication and management skills, all of
which are required to ensure that new projects are kicked off smoothly.”
perception of Activision and I must thank my wonderful team for all their hard work.”
ACTIVISION BLIZZARD The third-party giant is seeking a replacement for president of European publishing, JOERG TROUVAIN. The exec announced last week he will be returning home in March after two years spent orchestrating the company’s turnaround. Speaking to MCV, Trouvain said: “We have changed the
CAPCOM Former Midway US vice president of marketing MONA HAMILTON has taken up the same position for Capcom in North America. Capcom’s COO and head of consumer software publishing in the Americas and Europe, Mark Beaumont said: “Mona and I have worked together successfully in the past. I’m pleased to welcome her management style and marketing perspective to Capcom.”