Stainless Appoints Ben Gunstone as CEO

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You ever get hit with that feeling where you’re like, “Wow, time’s really moving, huh?” Well, over at Stainless Games, they’re going through one of those big moments. Ben Gunstone — maybe you’ve heard of him, maybe not — he’s stepping into the shoes of CEO, which sounds pretty grand, right?

Here’s the kicker: He’s taking over from Patrick Buckland. Yep, Mr. Buckland’s been running the show since 1994. That’s, like, when TVs were these massive boxes and you had to rewind VHS tapes. Anyway, Ben’s been hanging around Stainless since 2022, first as a game director. Then blink… and boom, now he’s CEO. Guess climbing the ladder’s a real thing.

And a quick detour: he’s previously been at Dovetail Games. Not that it matters much here, but thought I’d sprinkle that in. It’s like knowing someone’s shoe size — mildly intriguing but not life-altering.

Ben seems pretty hyped, saying, “I’m over the moon (or something like that) to jump into this role.” He’s grateful for Patrick’s legacy — “amazing” and all that jazz — and kinda hinted that he’s got big shoes to fill. Bigger than clown shoes? Who knows. Anyway, they’re gonna keep making rad games, which I guess is what they’re good at.

Now, Patrick, he’s not vanishing into the sunset or anything. He’s sliding sideways into this Executive Chairman gig. Dude even joked about his age — said he’s turning 62 but doesn’t look a day over 70. Classic. He wants a break from the CEO grind but still has his fingers in the pie. It’s his baby, after all, even if it wears a new diaper under Ben’s care.

So, that’s the scoop. One chapter ends, another begins, and Stainless Games keeps on rolling, probably blasting some epic rock anthem, because why not?