N3twork Studios has appointed Josh Sell as COO of the blockchain game developer and publisher.

Josh Sell joins N3twork Studios after making a name for himself as a product manager at Tinder. Now, he joins veteran game developers formerly at EA, Kabam, Zynga, Glu and Disney.

Josh Sell to Star in Legendary: Heroes Unchained and Triumph

The new COO will help the N3twork Studio team accelerate development of its upcoming Web3 RPGs, Legendary: Heroes Unchained and Triumph, both scheduled for global release in 2023.

In addition to playing a leadership role in the development of Legendary: Heroes Unchained and Triumph, Josh will also support N3twork Studios President Matt Richetti in managing the day-to-day operations of the studio.

Josh Sell, COO of N3twork Studios, said: “Web3 fundamentally changes the way gamers can take ownership of their experience, both through the freedom of open economies and through the ability to influence development. Developers in the Web3 space have already learned a lot, and the next generation of titles will offer a deeper and more engaging experience on a par with AAA games.

“What drew me to N3twork Studios was a combination of talented people, amazing products, and a clear opportunity to make an impact. The people I met with before joining were intrinsically driven by the consumer experience. His views aligned perfectly with mine on how Web3 can generate genuine and sustained benefit for players. I also got my hands on the products before joining and loved them; there is a great opportunity for success here.”

Matt Ricchetti, President of N3twork Studios, commented, “Josh is a world-class product executive who brings a wealth of Web2 and Web3 gaming experience to N3twork Studios. With Josh on board, we will be able to take our next two titles to the next level, particularly as we move into live operations on both in 2023.”

Josh Sell oversaw the development of ‘Explore Tab’ on Tinder

On Tinder, Josh Sell oversaw a slew of launches, perhaps most notably the “Explore” tab, which introduced a whole new way for singles around the world to find matches.

In the gaming industry, Josh previously held a similar product leadership role at Glu Mobile, where he led development of the popular Deer Hunter franchise, reviving the game at a time when its popularity was waning and making it one of the best in the industry. blockbusters. He also served as vice president and general manager at King, where he led the Farm Heroes franchise; and was the General Manager of Mobile for NCSoft.

Josh Sell joins N3twork Studios from gaming startup Web3 Midnight, his most recent effort co-founded by him and where he pioneered that company’s interoperability strategy.