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Former LucasArts President Joins Epic Games

by Jim Reilly on November 15, 2012 at 01:24 PM

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In August, Paul Meegan stepped down as president of LucasArts. Three months later, Paul finds himself at Epic Games as vice president of product development. Meegan first joined Epic in 2006 establishing Epic Games China.

“I’m really happy to be back in the Epic family and working with some of the best developers in the industry,” Meegan says. “Epic has demonstrated success in AAA PC and console games, mobile entertainment and the engine technology business. Epic is well-positioned to grow and thrive in the years ahead. The company is stepping up its game across the board, and I’m honored to be a part of that process."

Epic Games has seen a number of its top executives leave recently. Design director Cliff Bleszinski, producer Rod Fergusson, and People Can Fly creative director Adrian Chmielarz have all left the company in the past few months.

[Source: Epic Games]

Filed under: News, Epic Games, Paul Meegan

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by Jouten Thursday, November 15, 2012 at 01:31 PM

Pretty cool. I can't wait to see what games he helps create.

Edited Response * Reading through this article again, it seems he already worked at Epic, so he should have an easy time fitting back in.*
by wickemic Thursday, November 15, 2012 at 01:35 PM

With all the talent leaving, I'm sure they're glad someone is coming back...sheesh.
by Robertman2 Thursday, November 15, 2012 at 01:38 PM

Cool
by AustinB Thursday, November 15, 2012 at 01:42 PM

I want CliffyB back though.
by GSWarriorsFan Thursday, November 15, 2012 at 01:46 PM

I'm assuming that his role is going to be based more on oversight. Have my doubts he is going to be as involved into game development as Cliff.
by TheFonz006 Thursday, November 15, 2012 at 01:48 PM

So is he going to cancel all of their sequels to their popular, established franchises and start wasting millions of dollars on overyhyped rip-offs of other successful games?

Yea, I'm bitter, LucasArts.
by Zachary Pligge Thursday, November 15, 2012 at 02:00 PM

Very cool news. I'm glad he came back to Epic, with the major talent that left.
by Anonymous Tom Thursday, November 15, 2012 at 02:16 PM

Only because they realized how embarrassing Star Wars: Kinect was and that not any sits were being given about, other, more popular game (Battlefront Series and Republic Commando)......
by John Wrek Thursday, November 15, 2012 at 02:21 PM

Good fit.
by ScruffTheNerfHerder Thursday, November 15, 2012 at 02:48 PM

I still have a hard time imagining a bright future for Epic.
by styx971 Thursday, November 15, 2012 at 03:15 PM

gratz on the new job ... guess its nice to go back to someplace you've been at times
by darkflamemaster Thursday, November 15, 2012 at 03:54 PM

ooooh
by Paradigmthefallen Thursday, November 15, 2012 at 03:57 PM

*edit* Bloody thing wouldn't let me delete the comment.
by Chris Thursday, November 15, 2012 at 04:21 PM

Seems like no one stays at the same company for more then 3 years now a days.But at least they know this guy and what be brings to the table,that huge hole left by Cliffy B though.
by Tim Gruver Thursday, November 15, 2012 at 05:56 PM

Cool for him.
by Foba Bett Thursday, November 15, 2012 at 06:09 PM

Looks like Epic Games will be going futuristic from now on...
by CyberAzure Friday, November 16, 2012 at 12:41 AM

Hmmm....interesting news. Seems like Epic Games will step up later on.
by Luis E. Morales Falcon Friday, November 16, 2012 at 06:31 AM

The company needed him.
by Benny Shores Friday, November 16, 2012 at 10:19 AM

Looks like someone wanted to get away from Disney.