Johannes Thimme, a veteran of the game industry with more than two decades of experience in AAA, GaaS, and free-to-play development, has founded Quality Time Studio, a new company based in Lower Saxony, Germany.
Announcing the move on LinkedIn, Thimme described the new venture as “a new adventure” where he serves as Founder, Mentor, and Game Developer. Quality Time Studio is built around the principle of creating “high-quality video games that offer more than just entertainment.”
According to the studio’s official website, its focus lies on accessible, emotionally positive, and creativity-driven gaming experiences. Beyond game development, the company provides consulting, mentoring, and coaching services for studios, solo developers, and companies—covering areas such as production, growth strategy, gamification, and digital innovation.
Before launching his own studio, Thimme spent several years at Ubisoft, where he served as Senior Producer on Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora and Rainbow Six Siege.
He led global, cross-studio AAA development projects, overseeing coordination between teams and ensuring long-term production goals were met.
From April 2022 to May 2024, he was involved in an unannounced Ubisoft project, managing its development and strategic direction.
Speaking to GamesMarkt, Thimme explained how his new chapter is also tied to personal and regional motivations:
“When you get older, your priorities in life start to change. Especially with a family, rural areas with affordable housing become more attractive, and I often hear from developers who’ve been in the industry for a long time that they can imagine living outside the big cities — that’s a real opportunity for the region.
Compared to some other German states, the games industry in Lower Saxony isn’t as well established yet. I’d be delighted if, with Quality Time Studio, I could help build up another creative hub in the region in the medium to long term — not only for experienced developers, but also for new talent.”
Johannes Thimme – Founder, Mentor, and Game Developer at Quality Time Studio
