Rumour: Skydance considers combining Paramount Games Studio with WB Games
A leaked internal email obtained by Variety and shared on Reddit also lists new leadership roles.
This is a rumour attributed to the stated source. Its contents have not been verified as an official announcement.
A Reddit post citing an internal email obtained by Variety says Skydance is considering combining the new Paramount Games Studio with Warner Bros. Games as part of a games-and-experiences reorganisation. The leak presents the merger as one part of a broader development consolidation plan.
The email lists Tony Driscoll as president of games and experiences, also leading corporate strategy; Josh Silverman as president of global products and publishing; Jim Sterner remaining chief people officer; Jose Turkienicz continuing global operations to simplify processes and improve internal service; and Jeff Silberman becoming Gordon’s chief of staff while retaining his corporate strategy executive vice presidency.
A producer’s perspective
If the merger proceeds, harmonising production processes and pipelines could slow ongoing development. Assessing risk requires the intended engineering and publishing team integration level.
Source: Reddit GamingLeaksAndRumours.
The producer’s perspective is editorial interpretation.