Housemarque co-founder Ilari Kuittinen steps down after 31 years
After 31 years, Ilari Kuittinen, co-founder of Housemarque, is stepping down.
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The story so far
Ilari Kuittinen, co-founder of Housemarque, is leaving the studio after 31 years. Kuittinen's departure follows the release of Saros, the studio's latest game.
According to IGN Pakistan, TwistedVoxel, Instant Gaming News and Gematsu, Kuittinen co-founded Housemarque, which is known for developing Returnal.
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Who reported it (10)
- Housemarque's co-founder has left the company after 33 years Gamereactor UK · 7h ago
- Playstation Studios Gets Another Big Shakeup as Studio Head Leaves Polygon.com · 7h ago
- Housemarque co-founder Ilari Kuittinen retires after 33 years en.softonic.com · 7h ago
- Beloved PlayStation Studio Housemarque’s Co-Founder Leaves, Issues Statement PlayStation LifeStyle · 7h ago
- Housemarque Co-Founder Ilari Kuittinen Announces Exit from Saros Developer After 31 Years IGN Nordic · 7h ago
- Housemarque Co-Founder Ilari Kuittinen Steps Down After 31 Years at the Studio Beebom · 7h ago
- Housemarque Co-Founder Ilari Kuittinen Announces Exit from Saros Developer After 31 Years IGN Pakistan · 7h ago
- Housemarque Co-Founder Ilari Kuittinen Retires After 31 Years TwistedVoxel · 7h ago
- Ilari Kuittinen, co-founder of Housemarque (Saros, Returnal), is leaving the studio after 31 years Instant Gaming News · 7h ago
- Housemarque co-founder Ilari Kuittinen steps down after 31 years Gematsu · 7h ago
The obvious questions
What is Housemarque known for?
Housemarque is known for developing Returnal.
How long has Ilari Kuittinen been with Housemarque?
Ilari Kuittinen has been with Housemarque for 31 years.
What is the latest game released by Housemarque?
The latest game released by Housemarque is Saros.
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