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Housemarque Co-Founder Ilari Kuittinen Announces Exit from Saros Developer After 31 Years
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Housemarque co-founder Ilari Kuittinen has announced his exit from the PlayStation studio after 31 years.
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5 articles- IGN GamesHousemarque Co-Founder Ilari Kuittinen Announces Exit from Saros Developer After 31 YearsRead full article on IGN Games (opens in a new tab)
Preview from IGN Games: Housemarque Co-Founder Ilari Kuittinen Announces Exit from Saros Developer After 31 Years
Housemarque co-founder Ilari Kuittinen has announced his exit from the PlayStation studio after 31 years.
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- Noisy PixelHousemarque Co-Founder Ilari Kuittinen Leaves Studio After 31 YearsRead full article on Noisy Pixel (opens in a new tab)
Preview from Noisy Pixel: Housemarque Co-Founder Ilari Kuittinen Leaves Studio After 31 Years
Housemarque co-founder Ilari Kuittinen has left the studio after 31 years, ending a career that stretched from its formation in 1995 through its latest release, Saros. Former deputy managing director Sami “Haxu” Hakala has succeeded him as managing director. Kuittinen confirmed that August 31, 2026, marks his final day at Housemarque. He has spent 33 [...]
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- ShacknewsHousemarque Co-founder Ilari Kuittinen leaving after 31 yearsRead full article on Shacknews (opens in a new tab)
Preview from Shacknews: Housemarque Co-founder Ilari Kuittinen leaving after 31 years
Kuittinen intends to break from game design altogether and rest, and eventually consult, mentor, and cheer on the industry in a support capacity.
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- Push SquareSaros Dev's Co-Founder Is Stepping Down After More Than 30 YearsRead full article on Push Square (opens in a new tab)
Preview from Push Square: Saros Dev's Co-Founder Is Stepping Down After More Than 30 Years
Housemarque's Ilari Kuittinen exits. Developer Housemarque says farewell to Ilari Kuittinen, one of its co-founders, after 31 years at the company. The news comes alongside a lengthy final message, shared to social media today:
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- GematsuHousemarque co-founder Ilari Kuittinen steps down after 31 yearsRead full article on Gematsu (opens in a new tab)
Preview from Gematsu: Housemarque co-founder Ilari Kuittinen steps down after 31 years
Housemarque co-founder and managing director Ilari Kuittinen has left the studio, the developer announced. In...
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