But Braben's tenure as CEO at Frontier has produced more than just the Elite series the studio is also well known for theme park simulation games including RollerCoaster Tycoon, Zoo Tycoon, Jurassic World Evolution, Planet Coaster, and more. Braben would then return to the series in 2014 for the ongoing Elite: Dangerous. In 1994 he set up Frontier Developments, and the studio's first game was Frontier: First Encounters, a direct sequel to Frontier: Elite 2. I’m looking forward to working with David and the wider Board to take us to still greater success.'īraben became a British game developer star back in 1984 when he co-designed the original Elite with Ian Bell. Elite Dangerous Frontier: Elite II Frontier: First Encounters Video Games Computer Icons, Imperial Courier, emblem. 'We have an amazing team and an exceptional culture of high-quality creativity and inclusivity. 'I am excited to step up and lead Frontier into the next chapter of our growth,' Watts said. He's also been at the company for a significant amount of time, originally starting in 1998 as a software developer before rising through the ranks and eventually becoming CCO in 2012. Watts was credited as a key figure in the company's recent successes including unaudited record revenue of £111 million in FY 2022. I am looking forward to my new role at Frontier, and this change enables me to focus on our longer-term strategic opportunities.' 'He has the perfect combination of creative leadership and gaming vision to build on the excellent momentum in the business.

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