A Brief History Of Xbox Quitters

Microsoft has a storied history of losing some of its biggest and most recognizable Xbox executives, the suits who manned the company’s E3 and CES keynotes. Today, two more names joined that growing list, Robbie Bach and J Allard. https://kotaku.com/father-of-the-xbox-head-of-gadgets-and-fun-leave-micro-5547283(new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=995c4c7d-194f-4077-b0a0-7ad466eb737c&cid=872d12ce-453b-4870-845f-955919887e1b'; cnx.cmd.push(function() { cnx({ playerId: "995c4c7d-194f-4077-b0a0-7ad466eb737c" }).render("79703296e5134c75a2db6e1b64762017"); }); They’re not the only ones to move on from the Xbox division over the past eight years. These are the สล็อต men who helped bring the Xbox and Xbox 360 to prominence… and then bailed. (Top row, from left to right) Seamus Blackley, former Chief Technology Officer Quit: 2002 Why: Blackley says he left Microsoft to co-found Capital Entertainment Group with former Microsoft co-worker and original Xbox team leader/early quitter Kevin Bachus. CEG folded in 2004 after failing to produce a single game. Where he is now: Blackley works as an agent with Creative Artists Agency representing video game creators. Peter Moore, former Corporate VP of Microsoft’s Interactive Entertainment Business Quit: July 2007 Why: “Personal reasons,” according to a Microsoft press release. Moore’s role was filled by Don Mattrick, former Electronic Arts man. Where he is now: Moore is now president of EA Sports. http://kotaku.com/279437/peter-moore-resigns-mattrick-steps-in Richard Teversham, former Xbox strategy boss Quit: April 2009 Why: To “[take] a new opportunity outside of Microsoft,” at Apple. Where he is now: At Apple, working on iPhone games in Europe. John Schappert, former Corporate VP of Xbox Live software and services Quit: June 2009 Why: He missed his former employer, Electronic Arts. “After nearly two decades working in or around this company, I’ve got EA in my blood,” he said. Where he is now: Schappert has returned to his former No. 2 post at Electronic Arts. https://kotaku.com/microsofts-john-schappert-leaves-msoft-for-ea-not-bein-5295660 (Bottom row, from left to right) Shane Kim, former Corporate VP of Microsoft Game Studios/Corporate VP of strategy and business development for the Interactive Entertainment Business Quit: September 2009 Why: He wanted to spend more time with family. Phil Spencer was promoted to fill his position. Where he is now: Probably playing Resident Evil 5. Kim is retired. https://kotaku.com/shane-kim-to-retire-from-microsoft-5359281 Robbie Bach, former President, Entertainment & Devices Division Quit: Today Why: He’s retiring. Where he is now: Probably still cleaning out his office. J Allard, former Chief Experience Officer and Chief Technology Officer, Entertainment and Devices Division Quit: Today Why: To “shift to 95% life and 5% MSFT” and continue to do cool stuff. (And maybe because Microsoft axed the Courier tablet project.) Where he is now: Allard will continue to work with Microsoft in “an official role p31 เครดิตฟรี 188 as an advisor in a strategic role for [Microsoft CEO Steve] Ballmer and his leadership team.” He’ll also be racing, help a few start ups and “put some energy into y1 com [his] passion for design, the arts and philanthropy.” (Not pictured.) Ed Fries, former VP of Microsoft Game Studios, aided in Microsoft’s acquisition of Rare, Bungie and Ensemble Quit: January 2004 Why: It was time. Where he is now: FigurePrints, maker of custom World of Warcraft figures. He’s also an advisor or board member for about a dozen companies. Who’s next? In this chain of sudden quits, have we really seen the last of it?