Former Guild Wars 2 Game Director(s) Now Employed At Amazon Game Studios
A few weeks ago, we learned that Guild Wars 2 Game Director Mike Zadorojny had left ArenaNet back in November -- a fact that was unknown to the general public for several months. Now we've got some information on where he's gone, and it might signify a reunion with another prominent ArenaNet alumnus.
As Massively Overpowered found out, Zadrojny's LinkedIn profile has been updated to indicate that he's been working at Amazon Games Studios since November as the Live Operations Product Manager for Crucible, the upcoming battle royale game. There has still been no official word from ArenaNet regarding Zadorojny's departure or John Taylor's appointment to replace him.
As it turns out, Zadorojny isn't the first former Guild Wars 2 Game Director to join AGS. The man he replaced in the role on a permanent basis (not counting Mike O'Brien's stint as game director), Colin Johanson, went from ArenaNet to Amazon back in 2016, and is currently listed on LinkedIn as "Franchise Lead at Amazon Game Studios." That gives no indication as to what game he's working on, whether it be Crucible, New World, or something else (like whatever John Smedley is doing), but we'd imagine he and Zadorojny have at least swapped a few stores over the past few months.
About the Author

Jason Winter is a veteran gaming journalist, he brings a wide range of experience to MMOBomb, including two years with Beckett Media where he served as the editor of the leading gaming magazine Massive Online Gamer. He has also written professionally for several gaming websites.
You May Enjoy
Don’t Worry Guys, After Conducting An Investigation Blizzard Has Cleared Itself Of Wrongdoing
The company’s personal investigation found there was never a “systemic issue with harassment”.
By QuintLyn Bowers - 1 week agoBrowser-Based Flyff Universe Is Now Available To Players, Complete With Upgrades
Take the world of Madrigal with you anywhere.
By QuintLyn Bowers - 1 week agoIt Actually IS Coming! Resident Evil Re:Verse Arrives On October 28
The title has risen from the grave, or perhaps it was never dead to begin with.
By Aspen Pash - 1 week agoTrains And Big Booms...Yeah That About Sums Up The Latest DayZ Update And It's Kind Of Awesome
Update 1.18 focuses on explosive and adds to the game’s arsenal.
By QuintLyn Bowers - 1 week agoEpic Game’s Newest Feature Created To Prevent Review Bombing
Or was it created to spin a more positive narrative?
By Aspen Pash - 1 week agoBungie Deals With YouTube Copyright Issues And Shares Important Resources For Guardians
Mental Health should always be taken seriously, and Bungie does just that.
By Aspen Pash - 3 days ago
Discussion (1)