Bethesda Head of Publishing, Pete Hines, to retire after 24 years
“After an amazing career, culminating in the incredible launch of Starfield, it feels like the time is right,” said Hines.
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Pete Hines, the head of global publishing forBethesda, has announced his retirement. Hines took on the role as the head of global publishing just one year ago, but his time at Bethesda began in 1999 when he joined the marketing team for the launch of Fallout.
During his 24-year tenure, Hines made a name for himself by playing a role in the launch of Bethesda’s slate of iconic franchises includingThe Elder Scrolls,Fallout, and most recentlyStarfield. “This was not a decision I came to easily or quickly, but after an amazing career, culminating in the incredible launch of Starfield, it feels like the time is right,” Hines said in hisretirement announcement.
pic.twitter.com/dhZEmRbzjzOctober 16, 2023
The officialBethesda Twitteraccount responded to Hines' statement with a mock absence note excusing Pete Hines from work. The note prescribes Hines an ongoing treatment of “lots of gaming”, “devoting care and affection to foster pups” and “Card collecting” and is signed by Bethesda’s “Head Doctors of Gratitude.”
Aaron Greenberg, head of Xbox Games Marketing, responded to the announcement and praised Hines' career and legacy.
What an amazing career and legacy you have created Pete with Bethesda. Always enjoying working with and learning from you over the years. Your insightful passion for games and how to bring those storied to life was infectious across your teams. Hope this next chapter is filled…October 16, 2023
There has not yet been an announcement about who will replace Hines as the Head of Publishing for Bethesda.
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