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Company Profile
Jagex
Website
www.jagex.com
About
Jagex is best known for the three versions of its RuneScape MMO, as well as for having produced the FunOrb games site.
Related People
Peter Lovell
Director of Talent Acquisition
Matt Casey
Product Director
John Burns
SVP of Publishing
Emma Russell
Head of Human Resources
Phil Mansell
CEO
Rashid Varachia
Chief Financial Officer
Neil McClarty
VP of Product Management
Cassia Curran
Head of Business Development
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Milestone
RuneScape surpasses $2 billion in lifetime revenue
Titles have garnered over 300 million players worldwide
Leadership Change
Jagex CEO Phil Mansell steps down
Former Huuuge Games CCO and CVC advisor Jon Bellamy takes over the top job at the RuneScape developer
Done Deal
Jagex changes hands for the sixth time in ten years
Current owners Carlyle to sell Jagex to CVC Capital Partners and Haveli Investments following extended negotiations
Acquisition
Is Jagex in line for its sixth new owner in a decade?
The RuneScape developer has been the subject of numerous acquisitions with the next set to be its highest value purchase yet
Aims Of An Acquisition
RuneScape creator Jagex acquires Croatian studio Gamepires
Acquisition aiming to enable open-world game Scum to be prepared for a 1.0 release
Vacancies, Or Not
Vacancy trends show UK games industry continues to slump despite mobile holdouts
Although most disciplines and companies closed or filled vacancies this year, a few key areas and companies are still hiring
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Publishing Partnership
Jagex and Titan Publishing partnering to create RuneScape comics & books
The partnership between RuneScape publisher Jagex, and Titan Publishing, will include graphic novels, comics, literature and colouring books
News
RuneScape developer Jagex report record breaking revenue for 2021, their seventh successive year of growth
According to the studio’s latest financials, the company raked in £124.86m in revenue for 2021, marking its seventh year of sustained growth.
Here Comes The Sun
Netspeak raises $12 million in Series A
The investment will help fund social title Sunshine Days
A New Step For Jagex
Jagex makes its first acquisition with Pipeworks Studios
US-based developer is the Runescape creator's first studio investment
Return To Source
Jagex Partners to publish RuneScape-inspired Melvor Idle
First game from Perth-based Games by Malcs
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Sentenced
Runescape composer Ian Taylor imprisoned for sexually assaulting a minor
Taylor has also been placed on the Sex Offenders Register
20 Years Experience
Jagex continues hiring spree with former Codemasters CFO Rashid Varachia
Varachia will take on same role at the RuneScape developer
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Rune For One More
RuneScape developer Jagex picks up new hires from EA, Smilegate and Ubisoft
"We’re extremely happy to be in a position where we can bring so many new and talented people…"
Everywhere
RuneScape goes cross-platform with mobile release
Hit 1.8 million pre-registrations
Industry Veterans
Jagex goes on hiring spree with experience from PlayStation, Bethesda and Insomniac Games
"Each of these new hires brings a wealth of industry experience…"
Over 450 Staff
Jagex expands product, analytics and data science teams
"We are thrilled to be in a position where we can continue to expand..."
To Battle!
Jagex launching RuneScape for mobile this summer
Pre-registrations open on the App Store and Google Play
Booked Up
Jagex and Dark Horse team up to release RuneScape companion book
The history of the iconic RPG will be documented
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"For changes to be lasting it has to change the company DNA"
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Here's The Facts
Jagex insists Plutos Sama's lawsuit claiming company ownership is "meritless"
Follows the RuneScape maker being bought by private equity giant The Carlyle Group
Another Owner
RuneScape dev Jagex has been acquired by The Carlyle Group
Reported to be more than the $530 million valuation
2020 In Review
Runescape product director Matt Casey looks ahead to 20th anniversary in 2021
"We’re launching it all over again"
Welcome Aboard
Jagex hires Shaun Rees as its new submission and release manager
Rees previously worked for PlayStation
Going Old School
Old School RuneScape hits new concurrent record of 157k players
Follows launch of new Leagues II: Trailblazer content
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Hr At Jagex
Jagex’s Head of HR Emma Russell on the role of HR in some of the exciting things happening at Jagex
“HR here is not about checking through policies, procedures and process; we have so much more to offer, and this is something I’m able to achieve with the best-in-class team at Jagex”
New Partnership
Sperasoft partners with RuneScape developer Jagex
"Our experienced team of developers are focused on providing innovative solutions in tools development"
Financials
RuneScape subscriptions hit all-time high as Jagex revenues hit $137.6 million
"2019 was an extraordinary year," says CEO Phil Mansell
Mental Health
Jagex and its players are donating $250,000 to mental health charities
CPSL Mind, The Prince's Trust and Rise Above the Disorder
Acquisition
Asset firm Macarthur Fortune Holding acquires Jagex for $530 million
"The combined strength of Macarthur Fortune and Jagex will both support and enhance our strategic plan"
Strong Team
Jagex hires three new executive producers to grow RuneScape and other unannounced games
Jesse America, Mario Rizzo and Jendrik Posche
Jagex Hiring Spree
Jagex bolsters team with six new hires for 2020
All come from a strong industry background
Huge Success
Old School RuneScape battles to 8 million downloads on mobile
"Most successful year to date"
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Codemasters hires Alex Cook as its new global sales director
Previously worked for Jagex
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Soft Launch
RuneScape enters early access on Android
Supports cross-play with desktop
New Hires
Jagex adds Epic Games and Bungie veterans to senior leadership team
Ryan Ward, Rob Hendry and Gavin Irby have all took up new positions within the firm
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For Sale?
China's Shanghai Fukong hasn't sold Jagex just yet
Reported sale was just one option that was being explored by the Chinese entertainment giant