Fireshine Games, the UK-based publisher behind indie hits Core Keeper and Shadows of Doubt, as well as highly anticipated 2025 titles, A.I.L.A and Tales of Seikyu, has confirmed new leadership at the company as Brian Foote takes on the role of CEO.
Foote has taken roles at Amazon, Team17, and Microsoft, as well as extensive senior experience at PlayStation’s global third-party team.
He replaces long-standing founder James Cato, who departs the company for retirement.
Statement from Brian Foote
“Fireshine Games has achieved rapid growth in its digital business over recent years and 2024 brought major success with the releases of Core Keeper and Shadows of Doubt.
We have built a strong publishing team, coupled with a solid business foundation which has enabled us to weather the challenging industry backdrop. We have a fantastic release schedule for 2025 and beyond which we look forward to sharing with players. At the same time we will continue to provide full publishing and co-publishing services to new and existing partners.”
Brian Foote, CEO Fireshine Games

Established in 2014, Fireshine Games is a global publisher of video games based in London, England.
The company has built a portfolio of digital titles and indie sensations, including award-winning titles Core Keeper and Shadows of Doubt, and provides co-publishing services to studio giants including Lies of P from Neowiz, Balatro from Playstack and Sniper Elite: Resistance from Rebellion.