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GAME-ER Clusters in Action: Co-Op Mode as the New Industry Standard

Valerio Di Donato is the CEO of 34BigThings, one of Italy’s largest independent game development studios, acquired by Embracer Group in 2020. Under his leadership, the studio has grown into a major creative force, developing acclaimed titles and nurturing new talent through Quickload, an accelerator program for game startups. Passionate about scaling creative companies, he combines business vision with hands-on industry experience to foster innovation and international partnerships. His career bridges entrepreneurship, technology, and culture, with a mission to elevate the Italian games industry on the global stage.