Digital Bandidos Enhances Leadership Team for Game Publishing Success
Launched in August 2024, Digital Bandidos, a budding game publishing company founded by ex-employees of Versus Evil, is ramping up its leadership team with the appointment of three key executives. The company’s CEO is Steve Escalante, formerly the general manager at Versus Evil, along with Lance James who heads production.
New Leadership Appointments
The new recruits include Chief Financial Officer Richard Iwaniuk, Head of Marketing Richard Iggo, and Communications Manager James Batchelor. Each brings a wealth of experience and contacts that will bolster Digital Bandidos’ service offerings to game developers.
Richard Iwaniuk: Financial Expertise in Gaming
A chartered accountant since 1993, Richard Iwaniuk boasts over 24 years in the gaming sector. His previous roles involved pivotal financial strategies at BioWare and Electronic Arts where he facilitated significant business development projects. Notably, Iwaniuk was instrumental in escalating BioWare’s workforce from 80 to more than 600 employees internationally and played a crucial role in its acquisition first by Elevation Partners and later by Electronic Arts.
Richard Iggo: Driving Marketing Growth
With a remarkable career spanning 25 years, Richard Iggo has garnered extensive knowledge across marketing teams. He was key to Telltale Games’ rise from $35 million revenue to over $200 million through strategic marketing initiatives while overseeing successful launches for titles related to popular franchises like Minecraft and Batman. His diverse portfolio includes contributions towards over a hundred games on various platforms including PC and mobile variants.
James Batchelor: Veteran Insights into Gaming Publishing
James Batchelor arrives with an impressive background as the former editor-in-chief of GamesIndustry.biz after contributing nearly two decades reporting on video game industry trends. Holding editorial roles at Develop and MCV has equipped him with profound insights critical for fostering relationships within the gaming community that will benefit his new role significantly.
A Vision for Innovative Publishing Solutions
“The addition of these exceptional professionals marks a significant advancement for our team,” stated Steve Escalante regarding their strategic hires. “Our aim is not merely to act as another indie publisher; instead we aspire toward becoming an innovative player addressing contemporary challenges faced by developers today while establishing robust solutions aligned with industry demands.” This modern approach reflects an intent focused on creating an experienced core team equipped to introduce progressive tactics within their operations.
Future Endeavors Highlighted in Upcoming Projects
The company is also gearing up for announcements about numerous forthcoming projects aimed for release between late 2025 onwards—including updates regarding Soulstone Survivors alongside multiple unrevealed games currently under development stages.
A Comprehensive Support System for Developers
Diving into developing partnerships selectively tailored based around budgets of roughly $3 million per title across platforms such as PC or console—Digital Bandidos specializes predominantly within RPGs (Role-Playing Games), strategy-based genres yet remains receptive towards exploring any genre that shows potential traction among audiences across varied platforms.
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