Doug Dyer

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Buzzfeed Games @ BuzzFeed
Burbank, CA, US
Doug Dyer's Location
United States, United States
About Doug Dyer

25+ years in Games. * Publishing and start-ups: mobile, PC/Console, iGaming and web3* Grew new businesses for small, mid, and Fortune 500 companies. * Involved in the development and launch of over 100 games. * Working with the world’s largest IPs and brand owners. A broad background in game publishing, business development, product development, licensing, and more. Specialties: Games (mobile, console, PC, online/social, igaming) development and publishing, business development, compliance, licensing and marketing.

Doug Dyer's Current Company Details
BuzzFeed

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Buzzfeed Games
Burbank, CA, US
Doug Dyer Work Experience Details
  • Buzzfeed
    Buzzfeed Games
    Buzzfeed
    Burbank, Ca, Us
  • Virtua
    Coo (Advisory) | Board Member
    Virtua Apr 2018 - Present
    London, England, Gb
    Part of founding team of this leading web3 gaming ecosystem. Led the newly formed Virtua Studios games initiative, developing and publishing both internal and 3rd party AAA web3 games. Established relationships and licensed IP from Paramount Pictures, Legendary Entertainment, ABG, Dynamite Comics, and others. Work closely with the development team and exec team to raise funding (ICO and equity) and ship digital collectibles on a platform that spans interactive experiences across PC, mobile/AR, and virtual reality.
  • Skillsports Llc
    General Manager (Advisory) | Board Member
    Skillsports Llc Jul 2019 - Present
    Las Vegas, Nevada, Us
    Established the US business for one of Europe's leading skill-gaming companies. Actively helping to grow the business through partnerships (Hard Rock Digital), new user acquisition strategies, product launches, and compliance oversight. Secured seed investment from Alibaba's US games fund. Oversaw development of three white-label services for global gaming brands.
  • Endava
    Vp Business Development - Games
    Endava Nov 2022 - Apr 2024
    London, Uk, Gb
    Hired to help grow the games outsourcing business of this 13k+ professional services company. Initiated acquisition of TLM Partners, solidifying Endava as a top AAAA game development partner.
  • Innovecs
    Vp Of Gaming
    Innovecs Feb 2020 - Oct 2022
    Miami, Us
    Premier outsourcing company for gaming: web3 P2E, mobile and PC. Working to expand operations and grow Innovecs' gaming business since 2020. Innovecs currently works with major NFT/Gamefi, mobile gaming and igaming devs and publishers in the U.S., Europe, and around the globe, adding high-end talent to their teams and helping create AAA products. Building the business to ensure that Innovecs Games can meet any engineering, art, QA and other development needs with dedicated teams exclusive to companies and their projects.
  • Afk Interactive, Llc
    Co-Founder
    Afk Interactive, Llc Jan 2012 - Jun 2021
    After exiting Oasys Mobile, started this executive consulting service to help build and scale businesses through partnerships, licensing, ops, external development, and more. Have worked with start-ups, industry giants and everything in between in various gaming verticals including mobile, VR/AR, igaming/casino, and esports. Have successfully helped all of my clients grow revenue, launch products and establish valuable partnerships.
  • Openwager, Inc.
    Vice President Of Business Development
    Openwager, Inc. Feb 2013 - Feb 2016
    Building the leading B2B social casino developer in the industry one deal and killer product at a time. Have been with OpenWager since the start and was involved in each of the deals that have vaulted the company into being one of the hottest properties in the industry. Was the primary contact in the negotiating publishing and partnership deals with Casinos Austria, USA Today/Gannett, and bSkyb. Currently we have a pipeline of several other large companies in the casino, gaming and media industries who will have AAA social casino products in the market in the coming months.
  • Oasys Mobile, Inc
    President/Vp Business Development
    Oasys Mobile, Inc Dec 2006 - Jan 2012
    Hired to replace previous CEO of this publicly-traded mobile game and lifestyle app publisher. Successfully took company private and recapitalize. Developed top mobile brands such as UNO, Phil Hellmuth Texas Hold'em and Civilization 4.
  • Warner Bros. Entertainment Group Of Companies
    Vp, Warner Bros Mobile
    Warner Bros. Entertainment Group Of Companies 2004 - 2006
    Burbank, Ca, Us
    Transitioned WB mobile business from one of licensing out WB content to 3rd parties into a publishing business, developing and launching games, apps and other IP based upon Warner Bros brands and characters. Had the opportunity to build a publishing business which successfully operated in countries around the world throughout Europe, N. America, S. America and Asia, including launching WB-based games in China.
  • Thq Wireless
    Gm/Founder
    Thq Wireless Apr 2000 - Oct 2004
    Us
    Started and built this global, mobile game publisher. Developed and published over 100 games and apps during the formative years of mobile gaming. Built the business to 50+ headcount in dozens of countries. Worked with major brands including Nicelodeon, Tetris, MLB, NFL, WWE, and many others.
  • Gt Interactive
    Executive Producer - Director Of Business Development
    Gt Interactive Jan 1998 - Feb 2000
    Managed team of producers and external developers through development and launch of iconic GTI game titles including Unreal Tournament, Duke Nukem, Driver, Abe’s Odyssey, and others.
  • Microsoft
    Product Planner - Microsoft Games Group
    Microsoft 1994 - 1998
    Redmond, Washington, Us
    Managed business development and direct design/product development on IP including Age of Empires, Gex, Outwars, Revenge of Arcade, and other titles. Initiated and executed investment in SingleTrac (Twisted Metal) and Monolith. Each was quickly acquired (GT Interactive and Warner Bros) for significant net profit to MS.

Doug Dyer Skills

Mobile Games Mobile Devices Start Ups Video Games Mobile Content Business Development Strategic Partnerships Mobile Marketing Mobile Applications Interactive Entertainment Social Games Monetization Game Development Digital Media Strategic Alliances Product Management Online Gaming Sem Casual Games Game Design Gaming Licensing Product Development Mobile Internet Android Go To Market Strategy Gaming Industry Digital Distribution Mobile Advertising Global Business Development Mobile Entertainment E Commerce Mobile Technology Mmo Computer Games Virtual Goods Mobile Payments Console Developer Relations Ios Digital Strategy Location Based Services User Interface Cloud Computing Iphone Mobile Strategy Mobile Commerce Game Mechanics User Experience Community Sites

Doug Dyer Education Details

  • University Of Utah
    University Of Utah
  • Brigham Young University
    Brigham Young University

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