Chris Kerr, Senior Editor, News, GameDeveloper.com
September 24, 2025
1 Min Read
Newsbrief: A group of former AppLovin leaders have reunited to establish a new mobile studio called Cheer.
The studio quietly broke cover in August and is focused on building casual puzzle games. “Our goal is to entertain players with creative, engaging experiences, delivered with the quality and care that make every moment rewarding,” reads a blurb on the company’s LinkedIn page.
Cheer is led by CEO and co-founder Emre Gercel, who previously spent six years at AppLovin publisher Lion Studios, where he most recently served as VP of business development and market intelligence.
Garcel is joined by fellow co-founders Berkay Ozturk (previously director of design at Lion Studios), Kutay Koralturk (previously product lead at Lion Studios), and Ertan Ünver (founder of SuperMesh Games).
About the Author
Senior Editor, News, GameDeveloper.com
Game Developer news editor Chris Kerr is an award-winning journalist and reporter with over a decade of experience in the game industry. His byline has appeared in notable print and digital publications including Edge, Stuff, Wireframe, International Business Times, and PocketGamer.biz. Throughout his career, Chris has covered major industry events including GDC, PAX Australia, Gamescom, Paris Games Week, and Develop Brighton. He has featured on the judging panel at The Develop Star Awards on multiple occasions and appeared on BBC Radio 5 Live to discuss breaking news.
