EXPERIENCED TEAMS. MODERN GAME MAKING.

BUILT TO CREATE AND SCALE GAMES

Ares Interactive is a next-generation game developer and publisher founded in 2024 by veteran leaders from across interactive entertainment. Our team brings deep experience across game development, publishing, and live operations, with a track record of building, launching, and scaling free-to-play games for global audiences.

We create and operate player-loved games designed to grow into long-running franchises. From early concept through live service, our teams focus on strong creative foundations, disciplined execution, and ongoing collaboration, using player insight to guide iteration and long-term growth.

In addition to developing our own titles, Ares is built to support external partners through experienced publishing and live operations teams. We work closely with development partners to bring games to market, scale responsibly, and build lasting player communities.

EXPERIENCED LEADERSHIP

Ares Interactive is led by experienced game industry leaders with a proven track record across development, publishing, and live operations, building player-first games designed to last.

Niccolo De Masi
Executive Chairman
Mike DeLaet
President
Craig Beers
COO
Chris Hosking
CTO
Scott Leichtner
Chief Legal Officer
Carsten Granig
Managing Director, Germany
Gabriel Goldwasser
SVP, Performance Marketing

GUIDED BY EXPERIENCE

Ares Interactive is supported by an experienced advisory group spanning platforms, publishing, and free-to-play. Their perspective and guidance help strengthen our strategic thinking, inform key decisions, and support our teams as we build and scale player-loved games.

Chris Akhavan
Matt Fischer
Andrew Stalbow
Kent Wakeford

COLLABORATING WITH ICONS

BACKED TO BUILD

Ares Interactive is backed by a $70 million Series A investment, supporting our long-term vision to build and operate enduring free-to-play franchises. This foundation allows us to invest in great teams, strong partnerships, and games designed to scale with players over time.

BACKED TO BUILD

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BUILT TO SCALE

Ares Interactive publishes and operates its own games while also partnering with developers and IP holders to bring great games to market. Our experienced publishing team supports titles from launch through live operations, providing hands-on expertise across product strategy, marketing, growth, and player support, with a focus on scaling player-loved games for long-term success.

BUILT TO SCALE

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GREAT TEAMS MATTER

Ares Interactive is built by talented, passionate game makers with experience across development, publishing, and live operations. Our teams bring diverse perspectives and deep craft to everything they do, working closely together to build polished, player-first games. Across our studios, we value collaboration, ownership, and long-term thinking.

GREAT TEAMS MATTER

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Our Studios

Want to build great games with us?

We’re building a modern game studio where talented people can do their best work. If you care about craft, collaboration, and making player-loved games, we’d love to meet you.