Marcus Morgan

As the VP of Operations at Obsidian Entertainment, Marcus played a key role in the studio's transition to a first-party Xbox studio. He has led major initiatives including platform expansions to Nintendo and PlayStation and franchise growth through linear media on Amazon Prime. Under his guidance, Obsidian has achieved critical and commercial milestones, including growing Grounded to over 20 million players and shipping award winning titles like The Outer Worlds and Pentiment. With a variety of experience from Electronic Arts, Activision Blizzard, and Xbox, Marcus focuses on fostering a culture that empowers developers and delivers games that resonate with players worldwide.

Obsidian’s 100-Year Plan: Building an Enduring Legacy 

How do you build a lasting game studio in an industry where a decade of survival is an achievement? As Obsidian Entertainment celebrates its 22nd year, the studio has embarked on an ambitious journey of crafting and executing a 100-year plan that extends far beyond traditional horizons. Justin Britch (VP of Development) and Marcus Morgan (VP of Operations) will delve into the philosophy and practical strategies that drive Obsidian’s unique long-term vision, challenging conventional wisdom about studio lifecycle and sustainability. Learn how the studio balances ambitious long-term goals with pragmatic growth strategies, developing a resilient framework built on calculated risks rather than singular breakthrough moments, and discover how thinking in century-long terms can reshape your studio’s approach to development, talent, and innovation in today’s rapidly evolving games industry.