My life-long passion for games has led me to make successful games already in 2 indie game companies (local and cross-border) of my own. By the time I graduated as a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) 2019, I was already widely networked with the Finnish and global game industry and known for my passion and talent. I also did my thesis about project management in mobile game SMEs researching a different kinds of project management solutions of the best Finnish game companies in the industry.
These experiences have led me to the role of Producer where I work at Psyon Games. I’m in charge of overseeing all of our productions, ensuring that we make the best games on time and within the budget. I’m also responsible for managing many business and marketing operations.
Besides my daily job I have always been a super active game industry community developer and currently work as a Hubs Lead of IGDA Finland, managing all the hubs that we have here. For me, it all started from Central Finland, where I still work as an advisor for Peliosuuskunta EXPA from the distance.
And if I still have free time, I like to go to a gym, run, ski, surf, golf, and of course, play games. I love to play all kinds of games on all platforms because games are simply the best entertainment in the world. You can get so many amazing experiences through games and you can always learn something new for the next productions of your own. That’s why I have played a lot of different kinds of games throughout my life and have a wide knowledge of them. The industry is full of possibilities and I’m full of curiosity and motivation!
Main subjects: Project Management, Business & Game Development. Weighted average: 4,29. Also worked as a tutor for the first year students. Link to the transcript of records: Niko Pyrhönen Transcript Of Records
Studied Business In South America as an exchange student.
Main subjects: Math, Physics, English, Finnish & Biology
Psyon Games fuses science and games to change the world for the better. Currently, our recipe for meaningful entertainment is bringing a revolution to digital healthcare and awareness services with the world’s biggest healthcare and pharmaceutical companies. At Psyon Games I'm in charge of overseeing production, ensuring that we make the best games on time and within the budget. Also responsible for managing many business and marketing operations. Psyon Games Website
Producing promotional content, marketing on social media and representing at events.
Working as a marketing and public relations manager in the cross-border company. We are currently developing an award-winning coding educational and entertaining 2D puzzle platformer game on mobile. Link to the company website: Beyond 39 Hills
Scrum Master and marketing chief in the game project. The game was developed in a 5-person team. Arena Legends is a four-player arcade party game for tablet devices. Link to the project Facebook page: Arena Legends
I served 255 days as a military police and sniper. I was responsible about Uttis main gate security. I was chosen as sniper and that required very good condition, pressure resistance, calmness and mental endurance. Rank: Lance Corporal.
Member of the IGDA Finland board. As a Hubs Lead, I am helping the IGDA Finland Regional Hubs to be born and grow in the Finnish Game Industry scene. I'm also responsible for the communications of IGDA Finland. The International Game Developers Association (IGDA) is the world’s largest nonprofit membership organization serving all individuals who create games. We advance the careers and enhance the lives of game developers by connecting members with their peers, promoting professional development, and advocating for the interests of game developers worldwide.
Expa Game Business Co-operative / Central Finland Game Industry Hub provides a network and activities for people in the game industry. We are working together with the local companies and the game industry scene to improve the strong ecosystem in Central Finland area and globally.
Expa Game Business Co-operative / Central Finland Game Industry Hub provides a network and activities for people in the game industry. We are working together with the local companies and the game industry scene to improve the strong ecosystem in Central Finland area and globally.
Social Media Marketing Specialist & Assistant Event Coordinator of #XmasJKL 2018 & 2019 Game Industry and Business Seminar.
I was responsible of Stage 142 LAN event social media marketing with a partner. Link to the event and social medias: STAGE142
I was responsible of Stage 142 LAN event sponsorship with a partner. Link to the event: STAGE142