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 in game development, publishing, and live operations, with a proven track record of building, launching, and scaling free-to-play games for global audiences.
We create and operate player-loved games designed to become enduring franchises. From early concept to live service, our teams focus on strong creative foundations, disciplined execution, and ongoing collaboration, using player insight to guide iteration and long-term growth.
Alongside our own titles, Ares is built to enable external partners through experienced publishing and live ops support. 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.
Mike DeLaet
Scott Leichtner
Gabriel Goldwasser
Luke Takeuchi
Noah Ruffell
Callie Jenkins
Carsten Granig
Levi Buchanan
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.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Niccolo De Masi
Kate Bender
ADVISORS
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
Want to build great games with us?
We’re always looking for the next great game, or the start of a blockbuster franchise. If you’re a developer, partner, or IP holder with something special, we’d love to connect and explore what we can build together.