Shacknews co-founder Steve Gibson has moved on from Gearbox, founding new video game publisher Cooldown Games along with id and industry veteran Warner.
Video game industry veterans from id Software, Gearbox and Warner Bros. have come together to form new publisher Cooldown Games, with former Gearbox Publishing president Steve Gibson joining as CEO.
That’s right, Steve Gibson. Long-time Shacknews readers will know Gibson as the co-founder of Shacknews and a member of the Shacknews Hall of Fame inaugural class of 2021.
Here’s what Steve had to say in the press release:
Our team is confident that a sound business model will be Cooldown Games’ long-term strength, and that it may differ from many recent industry trends.
My passion is helping game creators reach as many gamers as possible. While ensuring that the experience is worthwhile for everyone involved is at the heart of it all. Let’s create great games together.
Cooldown Games mentioned Together, the six co-founders have sold games that have generated more than $1 billion in sales over the course of their careers.
Here is a list of Cooldown Games’ co-founders:
- Steve Gibson Chief Executive Officer
- Matt Charles, Chief Product Officer
- Eric Cobbs, Chief Business Officer
- Jason Hardesty, Chief Operating Officer
- Jimmy Sieben, Chief Technology Officer
- Jeff Skal, Chief Marketing Officer
Cooldown Games has not announced the game yet. But the company said it would “Focus on premium games focused on bringing a more customized gaming experience. which players can enjoy according to their needs There is no need to invest a lot of time to join or follow.”
Developers interested in working with Cooldown Games regarding a possible collaboration should contact the company at official website– People will be able to follow the latest news from the company on social platforms, including Blue Sky– Linkedinand X–
We wish Steve and the rest of the team the best of luck. and will watch the game cooldown in 2025