About 505 Games

505 Games Ltd is a multi-platform interactive video games company that publishes titles across the globe. Founded in 2006 as a subsidiary of Milan-based Digital Bros, 505 Games now has offices in seven territories around the world and can draw on Digital Bros’ 20 years experience in video game distribution. 505 Games Ltd. (UK) is headquartered in Milton Keynes.

Our current key properties include the best selling series Fashion Designer and ArmA, the critically-acclaimed IL2-Sturmovik, and the first third party Nintendo DSi™ game Hair Salon. Our biggest franchise, however, is the Cooking Mama series, which is the biggest-selling third-party Nintendo DS™ title ever, having sold 1.5 million units in the UK alone.

505 Games is working with several partners to develop games based on key intellectual property, including the first ever games based on Grease and Michael Phelps. Over the years 505 Games has formed strategic partnerships with Hasbro, Sony, Rolling Stone, Warner Bros, Paramount, 20th Century Fox and Dreamworks.

The 505 Management Team

Ian Howe
Managing Director of 505 Games.

Before joining 505, Ian Howe worked as a part of Activision’s European Management team for over 8 years, and was an integral part of their expansion across Europe into Italy, Spain and Scandinavia. Previously, he held a senior role at the European offices of Maxis prior to their acquisition by Electronic Arts. With more than 18 years experience in the video games industry, Ian was responsible for the set up and structure of the current 505 Games organisation.

Adam Kline
President of 505 Games (U.S.)

Before joining 505, Adam Kline worked as Vice President of New Media Enterprises, 20th Century Fox. He was responsible for video game licensing operations and e-commerce initiatives. Adam then moved to Ubisoft where he worked as Vice President of Business Development. He was involved in video game development, worldwide marketing and negotiation of corporate partnerships. He then became President of ADK Media Group and managed clients such as Lions Gate Entertainment, Atari and Electronic Arts.