'Call Of Duty' Exec To Lead New Game Studio In San Ramon

SAN RAMON, CA — It's game on in San Ramon. Korea-based PUBG Corporation announced Wednesday that it has named Glen Schofield as the CEO of its new San Ramon-based game development studio, Striking Distance. The game veteran is being tasked with building "a world class development team from the ground up," which means hiring, according to PUBG.

Schofield is no stranger to big releases: He was instrumental in the creation of the "Dead Space" franchise and, more recently, helped shape and lead development for Sledgehammer Games' blockbuster "Call of Duty" franchise .

“Throughout my career, I’ve had a lot of opportunities to make some remarkable games that tell incredible stories, and each of them has meant something special to me,” Schofield said. “But now, those learnings will help me build a AAA team that can explore new designs and concepts at Striking Distance. As a creative, the freedom to explore the PUBG universe has me excited about the possibilities, which I view as beyond the battle royale genre."

“We are thrilled to welcome Glen to the company," said C.H. Kim, CEO at PUBG Corporation. "His unique blend of proven leadership and boundless creativity will help us create great synergy.”

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