Stephen Buonocore, de directeur van Stronghold Games doet een stapje terug. De 59-jarige hobby game entrepreneur, game media personality, engame industry veteraan gaat namelijk genieten van een welverdiend pensioen.

Buonocore richtte Stronghold Games op in 2009, halverwege 2018 ging Stronghold samen met Indie Boards & Cards en vormde zo Indie Game Studios. De beste man is niet alleen een oprichter en directeur, maar ook cohost van Board Games Insider; een van de populairste game podcasts en fervent promoter van de bordspel-industrie. Daarnaast was hij ook één van de leden van het raad van bestuur van de Jack Vasel Memorial Fund.

In een persbericht welke naar buiten is gebracht geeft Buonocore uitleg:
“After over ten years with Stronghold Games and the merged company of Indie Game Studios, I have seen incredible growth and change in this fantastic industry”, said Stephen Buonocore. “Even through the adversity that has been this year, our small industry remains strong. Let us all focus, both from within the industry as well as through the grassroots of gamers, on the growth of an inclusive, diverse community. This must be the future of gaming for us all.”

“It is now time for me to hand the reins of the Stronghold Games brand to a new generation of amazing people within Indie Game Studios. I look forward to playing the games that are made by these great people as they manage the brands of Stronghold Games and Indie Boards & Cards.”

“Please make no mistake, my retirement has been in the making for years, as I worked through a smooth transition with the CEO of Indie Game Studios, and my good friend, Travis Worthington. Under his guidance, the company will continue to achieve great things in the future.”

“I leave to focus on family, friends, interests, and the enjoyment of life. I will continue to produce the Board Games Insider podcast, where I share my knowledge, views, and love of the hobby game industry. I plan to be involved in additional game media outlets as well in the future.”

“I cherish the wonderful relationships that I have forged through Stronghold Games, both with industry people and fans of the company. Rest assured that you all will most definitely see me at many future game conventions and shows. I greatly look forward to that for years to come.”

Vanaf 1 augustus 2020 zwaart Buonocore af. Travis Worthington zal in zijn voetsporen treden. De komende jaren nog vele mooie bordspellen van de uitgever verwachten.

Bron:
Stronghold Games