As happens in the world of team sports (and obviously in the world of work), even among the various software houses you can see with some frequency the passage of employees from one development studio to another. The news that we have decided to report concerns the passage of a developer from one software house to another. To be precise, let's talk about David 'DeeJ' Dague, former employee of Bungie joined the ranks of Iron Galaxy Studios in the past few days.
This news has attracted not a little the attention of fans and insiders as Dague is one of the key figures in the success of Destiny, Bungie franchise that has captured the interest of millions of ago around the world thanks to the immersive multiplayer modes According to what has been announced by the American software house, David Dague will hold the role of new head of communication. Below are the words released by Dague and two other important managers of Iron Galaxy Studios, regarding the arrival of the former Bungie:
Adam Boyes, Co-CEO: David has had an incredible journey at Bungie. I had the pleasure of working with him on the launch of Destiny when I was working for the PlayStation division. He has built world-class teams and we couldn't be happier to have brought him into our studio to lead the communications function at Iron Galaxy, especially during the development of our new IP.
David Dague: Video games bring people together in the spirit of friendly competition. This with Iron Galaxy is an opportunity to welcome players into a community that we will build with them. There is nothing more exciting than seeing players discover a brand new game and come together to define its culture. I am thrilled to take on these challenges with my new teammates.
Chelsea Blasko, Co-CEO: Despite the myriad challenges presented by the pandemic, Iron Galaxy continues to grow. The firm has grown from 140 to more than 175 this year and our work-from-home culture ensures that our staff feel cared for and valued as individuals. Our focus on creativity, communication, diversity and inclusion has helped us attract and retain the best talent in the industry.
At this point, it will be interesting to find out which future Iron Galaxy Studios IPs will benefit from David Dague's know-how and charisma.
