Jon Hicks Appointed as Editorial Director at GamesIndustry.biz

I'm Jon, and I've taken on the role of Editorial Director at GamesIndustry.biz, where I'll be overseeing the site and its affiliated brands. You might recognize me from my previous decade-long stint at Gamer Network, the former parent company of GamesIndustry.biz, where I was responsible for B2C brands such as Eurogamer and Rock Paper Shotgun, and made appearances at events like EGX and MCM Comic-Con. Prior to that, I was at the helm of Official Xbox Magazine and its digital spin-offs at Future, during the Xbox 360's heyday and the Xbox One's launch. More recently, I've been working on B2B events for MobileGamer.biz and MCM Comic-Con, as well as the Convergence showcase. Throughout my career, GamesIndustry.biz has been a vital voice in the industry, providing essential coverage and connections for professionals worldwide. I've had the pleasure of collaborating with the GI team, past and present, on various projects, and I'm excited to build upon that legacy, now backed by the vast resources and reach of IGN Entertainment. The games industry is facing unprecedented challenges, with developers and publishers struggling to navigate a highly competitive market. Despite these challenges, the industry holds immense potential, with a vast and diverse audience eager for quality content. As Editorial Director, I'm committed to ensuring GamesIndustry.biz delivers the most critical stories, in-depth analysis, and essential insights, while expanding our legacy across the site, events, and podcast. I look forward to engaging with the industry and exploring ways to better serve it through our coverage. Feel free to reach out to me at jon.hicks@gamesindustry.biz to discuss further.