Episode

Jerk Gustafsson Took Over Arkane & Machine Games - Who Is He?

Podcast: Destin Legarie Podcast | Save State Plus
Published: Jul 4, 2026
Duration seconds: 589
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Summary

A major leadership change has happened at Arkane Lyon, the Xbox studio behind Marvel’s Blade. According to VGC, MachineGames co-founder and studio director Jerk Gustafsson has taken over leadership of Arkane, while former president Leonard Bendel has resigned. This comes amid ongoing reports about Xbox layoffs, possible studio closures, and uncertainty around the future of Blade.