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Brian Raffel - Studio Head of Raven Software

Thursday, November 6th 5:00 PM

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Brian Raffel is the Studio Head of Raven Software, a premier development studio now part of Microsoft Gaming through its 2023 acquisition of Activision Blizzard. With more than three decades in game development and studio leadership, Brian has been at the forefront of creating and shaping some of the industry’s most iconic titles.

 

Brian co-founded Raven Software in 1990 with his brother Steve, quickly earning acclaim with groundbreaking titles such as Heretic, Hexen, and Soldier of Fortune. In 1997, Raven was acquired by Activision, a partnership that positioned the studio to become a key contributor to globally recognized franchises. Today, Raven plays a central role in the ongoing success of Call of Duty, particularly with the evolution of Call of Duty: Warzone, the free-to-play battle royale that has captivated millions of players worldwide.

 

Over the years, Brian has guided Raven’s growth into a studio renowned for its creativity, technical expertise, and collaborative spirit. His leadership has ensured Raven’s enduring influence within the Activision portfolio, and now as part of Microsoft Gaming’s global development network.

Brian Raffel

Studio Head of Raven Software

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Meet Our Moderator

Mark Richardson

president of Unfinished Business Consulting and CEO of GigBlender.

Mark is the president of Unfinished Business LLC, a consulting company that helps professionals prepare for, navigate and accelerate career transition. Unfinished Business also helps organizations prepare for, attract and acquire top talent. In short, his company connects talent with opportunity.

 

Mark also coaches senior executives on how to successfully lead in an ever-changing world. Learn more here.

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