April 18, 2025: Meredith Placko Resigns As CEO (And Other Updates)

Meredith Placko has resigned as our CEO. This was not anticipated; when I get a plan, I'll share. For right now, everyone who was reporting to her will be reporting to me. I have nothing to add to her interview in ICv2 but to wish her and Turbo Dork the best of luck in these tough times.

I cannot say how much I appreciate the support of our staff right now. Your messages – heck, your just showing up for work every morning – mean a great deal. Thank you.

Events have overtaken the Illuminator that I wanted to post about tariff effects on our announced and upcoming releases. Executive summary: nothing good.

I had my first cataract procedure yesterday, and survived, though I slept through the rest of the day and am still groggy today. Next Tuesday we do it all again on the right eye!

-- Steve Jackson