- Steve Allison has left Epic Games after 8 years as the Vice President and General Manager of the Epic Games Store.
- Allison joins Saber Interactive as Chief Business Officer, where he will lead business development and report directly to the CEO.
- Allison brings over 30 years of executive experience in the gaming industry, having previously worked at companies like Atari and Telltale Games.
- Matthew Karch, CEO of Saber Interactive, praised Allison's impact on the industry, stating he has done more to shape and modernize it than anyone else.
- Allison's achievements at Epic include leading the formation and launch of the Epic Games Store, which has grown to hundreds of millions of users.
- Allison's career includes significant roles at Telltale Games, Midway, and Atari, where he contributed to numerous successful game launches.
- Saber Interactive is known for popular titles like *Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2* and has a strong portfolio of upcoming projects.
Steve Allison, who has over 30 years of experience in the gaming industry, has transitioned from his role at Epic Games to become the Chief Business Officer at Saber Interactive.17
"Saber's strength is the talented studios that build high-quality games at 30-50% the cost of industry norms," Allison stated, highlighting the studio's efficient production capabilities.
Matthew Karch, CEO of Saber Interactive, praised Allison, saying, "He has done more to shape and modernize the game industry than anyone else I know."4
Allison's impressive track record includes leading the launch of the Epic Games Store, which now boasts 78 million monthly active users.
He has also held significant roles at Telltale Games, Midway, and Atari, contributing to over 140 game launches throughout his career.
At Saber, he will manage publishing, marketing, and revenue opportunities, reporting directly to Karch.
The studio is known for its successful titles, including *Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2*, which sold over seven million units in its first year.
Upcoming projects under Allison's leadership include *Space Marine 3*, *Jurassic Park*, *Turok*, and a new game based on the *John Wick* franchise, among others.
"It's an honor to join Matt and the team as Saber enters this transformative period," Allison remarked, expressing his enthusiasm for the new role.
“Allison, with over 30 years of experience at companies like Atari and Telltale, launched the Epic Games Store to 78 million monthly active users. Saber CEO Matthew Karch said Allison has shaped the industry and joked about his handsomeness, while Allison highlighted Saber's cost-efficient development and upcoming projects including 'Space Marine 3' and 'John Wick'.”
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