PlaySide Studios
Michael McAlister has a diverse and extensive work experience in the marketing and communications field. Michael is currently the Global Head of Marketing & Communications at PlaySide Studios, a position they have held since May 2022. Prior to this, Michael worked at Bethesda Softworks, where they held various roles including Senior Marketing Manager for Australia & New Zealand & Southeast Asia, Marketing Manager, and Online Games Marketing Manager. Michael also has experience at Rockstar Games as a Product Manager and Marketing and PR Coordinator. Additionally, they worked at Benedictus Media as an Account Manager.
Michael McAlister completed a Marketing Week Mini MBA with Mark Ritson in 2021. Prior to that, they attended The Manchester Metropolitan University from 2009 to 2013, where they obtained a BA (Hons) degree in International Business.
PlaySide Studios
PlaySide Studios is Australia's largest game developer, located in Melbourne, Australia. Founded in 2012 by a group of experienced game devs, the company specialises in developing high-quality games across a range of platforms and devices.