Steve Jones Becomes New Gearbox Entertainment President

Gearbox Entertainment Company today announced that former Chief Technology Officer Steve Jones is now the new President of Gearbox Software, effective immediately. To continue the momentum of Gearbox’s explosive growth this year, Jones takes over the role from co-founder Randy Pitchford, who, in addition to remaining a key driver of creative strategy and development across titles and franchises, will continue to serve as CEO and President of The Gearbox Entertainment Company and President of the newly-formed Gearbox Studios, which will oversee Gearbox’s transmedia work in film and television. Jones joined Gearbox in May of 1999, having spent his high school … Continue reading Steve Jones Becomes New Gearbox Entertainment President

Embracer Group and The Gearbox Entertainment Company Complete Merger

The Gearbox Entertainment Company and Embracer Group announced today that they successfully closed on their up to $1.3 billion merger agreement. Embracer and Gearbox announced in February of 2021 their intention to merge. With this, Gearbox Entertainment is the seventh operating group in the Karlstad, Sweden-headquartered Embracer Group, which has an extensive catalogue of more than 240 franchises and more than 7,000 employees around the world. The merger fuels positions Gearbox for rapid growth with its robust IP catalogue, AAA development studios, and North American publishing capabilities. “Our team is incredibly excited about the opportunity we now have,” said Randy … Continue reading Embracer Group and The Gearbox Entertainment Company Complete Merger

Gearbox Software Launches Initiative to Help Frontline Healthcare Workers

Gearbox Software today launched a fundraiser in partnership with international humanitarian organization Direct Relief to provide aid including personal protective equipment (PPE) to medical workers leading the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The project gives millions of video gamers stuck in their homes across the globe a chance to support something important, like ongoing emergency healthcare efforts. When individuals make a donation of at least $5.00 to Direct Relief on GearboxLoot.com, they will receive a SHiFT Code allowing them to unlock a digital mask for their characters in Borderlands 3. The donations will go directly to Direct Relief and be … Continue reading Gearbox Software Launches Initiative to Help Frontline Healthcare Workers