Paramount Consolidates Gaming Operations Into New Studio Under Merger Integration Leader Tony Driscoll

Paramount is launching Paramount Games Studio to consolidate all Paramount and Skydance gaming operations, including Skydance Interactive and Skydance New Media. The new division will oversee game development tied to Paramount intellectual property. Tony Driscoll was named President of Paramount Games Studio.

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Dan Prigg was named EVP and head of games. Shawn Kittelsen was named SVP and head of creative and production. Andrea Silvers was named SVP of marketing and communications. Kara Bilkiss was named SVP of business development and licensing.

Ray Davis was named SVP of engineering. Initial titles on the studio slate include Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin and Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game. 4 billion merger in August 2025.

The pending Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger is valued at $110 billion and is expected to close by the end of September 2026, pending approval from key regulatory agencies. Driscoll said the division launch marks a meaningful evolution in how the company thinks about games.

Driscoll added that the studio aims to create games for players from casual to AAA levels. “We are committed to creating exceptional games for every type of player, from casual to AAA, and building enduring experiences across our beloved Paramount IP and original worlds that deepen fan engagement and drive long-term growth,” he said.

Variety first reported on the studio launch. Deadline reported the executive appointments and merger details.