Hood Outlaws & Legends – Season: 3 Ostara release is now available to play and adds cross-platform squadding and a wealth of Battle Pass cosmetics to the game. The stealth-combat cooperative heist game created and published by Sumo Digital and Focus Entertainment received its free update this week and now features full cross-platform gameplay. Hood Outlaws & Legends S3
“With the Season 3: Ostara Battle Pass, begin earning unique new cosmetics by playing matches and climbing the ranks. Over a hundred epic new cosmetics have arrived to bolster the already extensive collection of outfits, weapon skins, and banners, giving each player the power to decide the look of their legend. Season 3: Ostara for Hood: Outlaws & Legends, the stealth-combat cooperative heist game. Available today, Season 3: Ostara includes a battle pass bursting with unique cosmetics, as well as a much anticipated feature: cross-platform squadding. See the new content in today’s new trailer!”

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Lego is partnering with 2K for a new line of Lego sports games, VGC understands. The publisher has signed a new multi-game partnership with Lego, people with knowledge of its plans told us, as the construction toy firm looks to broaden its games output beyond the expiration of its exclusivity deal with Warner Bros. ’ TT Games. 2K’s Lego sports line will kick off with a football/soccer game developed by Sumo Digital , VGC understands. This will be followed by an open-world Lego racing game currently in development at WWE 2K22 studio Visual Concepts , we were told. This is the same title mentioned in job listings last week as an “open world driving game with a major license”. The football title should release later this year to coincide with the FIFA World Cup, followed by the racing game in 2023. A third Lego sports title is also in development, based on a major sports franchise, sources said. Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga - Gameplay Overview
WWE and NBA games publisher 2K is understood to be looking to expand its sports offering and sees targeting younger players as one way to do this. As one of the strongest brands among that audience, Lego is viewed as an ideal partner. One person with knowledge of 2K’s plans suggested that the Lego sports games could include guest characters from some of the toy brand’s popular cross-over licences, such as Marvel, Harry Potter and DC. Neither 2K nor Sumo Digital responded to requests for comment ahead of this story’s publication. A spokesperson for Lego told VGC: “We do not comment on speculation about future products or partnerships.”
Visual Concepts is mainly known for the NBA 2K series, which it has developed since its inception in 1999 with NBA 2K. It also took over development of the WWE 2K series in 2019, following publisher 2K’s decision to  cut its ties with regular developer Yuke’s . The 2K deal represents a new era for Lego games following a previous exclusivity deal with Warner’s TT Games. Since 2005, Lego’s console games based on licensed properties such as Star Wars, Marvel and Harry Potter, have virtually all been developed by the UK studio. It also worked on original Lego games such as Lego City Undercover, Bionicle Heroes and the toys-to-life title Lego Dimensions, and had the ability to veto deals with other game developers proposing console titles, according to people with knowledge of its arrangement. However, sources told VGC that Lego does not intend to extend the terms of its exclusivity deal with TT Games. TT Games has held the exclusive licence for Lego games since 2005. The developer has one unannounced Lego game planned beyond this year’s Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga , we were told. Beyond that point, it’s not clear if the company will continue to work on Lego titles, but if it does it will not hold exclusive rights, the sources claimed. TT Games’ Lego titles have enjoyed huge success over the years, selling millions of copies, garnering strong reviews and winning various awards. However, Lego is said to be looking to broaden its games output as the medium gains increased importance within the company. Its decision not to extend its exclusivity agreement with Warner is thought to have been partly influenced by decreasing sales of its Lego titles, as younger audiences flock to social games such as Roblox and Fortnite , as well as uncertainty around Warner’s future in the games business . Recent reports of alleged poor working conditions at TT Games are also said to have disappointed key figures at Lego, which like many Danish companies promotes a healthy work-life balance for its employees. Lego also recently switched its movie deal from Warner to Universal , removing some synergy between the two companies, though it continues to license many of Warner’s properties including DC and Harry Potter. Warner Bros. did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

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It can be difficult keeping track of the various comings and goings in the games industry, which is why we compile them in semi-regular round-ups. If you have new appointments or transitions in your company that belong here, please send the names of the appointees, new role and company, and prior role and company to newhires@gamesindustry.biz . Aaron Linde | Senior narrative writer, Riot Games
Games writer Aaron Linde has left his position at 343 Industries to start a new role as senior narrative writer at Riot R&D, an arm of Riot Games dedicated to trialling new game ideas. Linde's latest role at 343 was lead narrative designer on Halo: Infinite, which released in November. He has also worked in similar roles on other AAA titles including Battleborn and Gears of War 3, both at Gearbox Software. "Bittersweet news to report: I'm departing 343 Industries to pursue a new opportunity in 2022. It was a terrifically difficult decision; Halo Infinite will remain one of the proudest achievements of my career for the rest of my life. I'm so grateful to have been a part of it," Linde said, via Twitter . "I want to thank my dear colleagues at 343 for making the best game I've ever worked on, our incredible voice cast for elevating our work in every single line delivery, and our players for joining us on this wild-ass journey. You made 2021 an incredibly special year for me." Kendra Desrosiers | Global head of strategic programs and culture, Twitch
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Former Facebook head of product GTM Kendra Desrosiers has joined streaming platform Twitch as its new global head of strategic programs and culture. Desrosiers brings experience from senior roles at Facebook and YouTube; she led media partnerships at the social network prior to her role at Twitch. At YouTube, Desrosiers spent almost six years in a similar exec role supporting multicultural and LGBTQ creators. "Twitch is a pioneer in the creator economy and I'm thrilled to be joining a platform so pivotal in giving creators a voice," Desrosiers said. "I'm excited to partner with Twitch's creator community to understand their challenges, celebrate their successes, create new opportunities, and champion diverse voices on the platform as Twitch enters its next chapter." Gareth Williams | Chief operating officer, ÜberStrategist
Former head of publishing at Wired Productions Gareth Williams has joined Uberstrategist as chief operating officer. Williams is also the founder of Little Big PR, a co-founder of PressEngine, and a trustee at games-adjacent mental health charity Safe in our World. "I'm immensely happy to join a team bursting with talent and excited to be tasked with growing and expanding our already outstanding offering to a long list of delighted clients," Williams said. "With all I've learned in my nearly twenty years in the video game industry in varied roles, and with the brilliant team at ÜberStrategist, I can't wait to further innovate our company and break new ground for our clients, both current and future." Other recent appointments around the industry include:
Joshua Santana | Chief people officer, People Can Fly
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Ethan McKinnon | Game director, Melon
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Brittney M. Morris | Writer, Insomniac Games
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Oli Welsh | Senior UK editor, Polygon
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Grant Wei | Head of development, 1047 Games
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Ryan Scott | VP of marketing, 1047 Games
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Alex Senechal | Senior art director, 1047 Game/
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Helene Bliksvaer Hansen |  QA Tester, The Chinese Room
Previously:  Studio director, EA Create Shanghai
Emily Cook | Art producer, The Chinese Room
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Marcus Bagshawe | Junior sound designer, The Chinese Room
Previously: Freelance sound designer
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Brogan Fraser-McCluskey | Recruiter: design & production, Sumo Digital
Previously: Recruitment partner, B&M Retail ​
Adam Findlay | Senior game designer, Sumo Digital
Previously: Senior games designer, Team17  ​
Arjun Chauhan | Programmer, Sumo Digital
Previously: Junior programmer, Sumo India  ​
Ni Hu | Senior technical designer, Sumo Digital
Previously: Associate technical director, Ubisoft Shanghai  ​
Luke Viljoen | Senior concept artist, Sumo Digital
Previously: Senior concept artist, Lab42 Games ​​
Gosia Rajner | Recruitment & campus coordinator, Sumo Digital
Previously: Student placements officer, University of Huddersfield ​​
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