It can be difficult keeping track of the various comings and goings in the games industry, which is why we compile them in semi-regular round-ups.

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Michael Burnham | Studio manager, Ubisoft Reflections

Michael Burnham has been appointed studio manager of Ubisoft Reflections, taking over from managing director Lisa Opie.

Burnham has three decades of experience in the industry, having previously held production and studio leadership positions at The Lego Group, Marmalade, Rebellion, Mucky Foot Productions, Bullfrog Productions, and Electronic Arts.

Prior to joining Ubisoft, Burnham was studio director at Supermassive Games.

“The strength and delivery from games developers in UK studios is undeniable,” said Burnham.

“Within that treasure trove, Ubisoft Reflections has been steadfast in delivering across the long term. Joining the studio in the glorious and lively Newcastle was a head- turning opportunity for me.”

Ubisoft chief studios and portfolio officer Marie-Sophie de Waubert added: “Appointing Michael Burnham as studio manager, who has such deep ties to the UK video games industry, positions Reflections for success well into the future.

“I would also like to use the opportunity to thank Lisa Opie for her excellent leadership and her focus on strengthening the studio’s teams and culture. Michael’s arrival builds on that strong foundation as he takes the helm at Ubisoft Reflections.”

Robert Saunders | Senior director, territory communications, Rockstar Games

Robert Saunders has joined Rockstar Games as senior director of territory communications.

Saunders previously worked for Nintendo UK as head of communications for seven years. Prior to joining Rockstar, he was working for Apple in public relations.

He started his career as a press officer at Vital Media Group, before moving to Consolidated PR as senior account executive.

Seb McBride | Expert level designer coordinator, The Witcher 4, CD Projekt Red

CD Projekt Red has promoted Seb McBride to expert level designer coordinator on The Witcher 4.

McBride joined the developer in 2017 as lead designer on Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales.

He worked on Cyberpunk 2077 and its Phantom Liberty expansion as level designer and senior level designer.

McBride moved to The Witcher 4 team in 2022 as senior level designer.

Prior to joining CD Projekt Red, McBride was a level designer at Pixelbomb Games. He also worked at Traveller’s Tales as a QA tester and junior designer.

Travis Boese | Product management director, Teamfight Tactics, Riot Games

Travis Boese has been promoted to director of product management on Teamfight Tactics at Riot Games.

Boese started at Riot Games in 2015 as an associate analyst, before becoming a strategic advisor on Legends of Runterra in 2017.

He then became senior game producer on the game a year later, and worked on an unannounced project in 2021.

Boese joined the Teamfight Tactics team in 2022 as associate director of product management, where he led improvements in its mobile performance and events then monetisation and cosmetics in 2023.

Morgan Nixon | Senior 3D animator, Liquid Entertainment

Liquid Entertainment has hired Morgan Nixon as a senior 3D animator.

Prior to this role, Nixon worked as a 3D animator for Coatsink and was a gameplay animator on Sucker Punch Productions’ Ghost of Yōtei – a project she worked on for almost two years.

Nixon began her career at Halo Studios, joining in 2019 as a summer associate. She became a junior animator on Halo Infinite in 2019, then gameplay animator in 2021.

Cori Rose | Operations coordinator, Third Kind Games

Cori Rose has joined Third Kind Games as operations coordinator.

Rose previously worked at Ubisoft Leamington as a workspace specialist between July 2024 and April 2025 before the role was made redundant.

She started her career in games at Sega Hardlight as an operations assistant, and is also a Women in Games ambassador.

“This opportunity is an exciting new chapter and I can’t wait to dive in and get involved,” said Rose. “I’m so excited to be reunited with Tracy Clark once again and in a studio with so many familiar faces and friends.”