gamerzworld Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 (edited) Peter Moore Resigns From Microsoft to Return to Northern California Don Mattrick appointed to head Microsoft’s Xbox and Games Business. REDMOND, Wash. — July 17, 2007 — Microsoft Corp. today announced that Don Mattrick, a former president at Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), will lead the Interactive Entertainment Business (IEB), which includes overseeing the Xbox® and Games for Windows® businesses. Peter Moore, who currently serves as corporate vice president of IEB, has decided to move his family back to the Bay Area for personal reasons and has secured another opportunity in the video games industry. Mattrick will take over as the senior vice president of IEB at Microsoft, effective July 30. Mattrick was the founder of Distinctive Software Inc., which operated as a private company from 1982 until its merger with EA in 1991. Mattrick held various senior positions within EA, most recently as president of Worldwide Studios, until his resignation in February 2006. In February 2007, Mattrick began working with the Entertainment and Devices Division at Microsoft as an external advisor. “Peter has contributed enormously to the games business since joining Microsoft in 2003 and we are sad to see him go,” said Robbie Bach, president of Entertainment and Devices Division at Microsoft. “Since that time, he presided over the global launch of the Xbox 360™, spearheaded a revitalized and rebranded Games for Windows business, and helped steer the console’s ascent.” Moore has decided to return with his family to Northern California, where they lived until he took the position at Microsoft. Moore will remain at Microsoft to assist in the transition through August and will then return to the San Francisco Bay area. “While Peter will certainly be missed, we are delighted to have one of the industry’s most talented and passionate veterans on board to lead the business,” Bach said. “Don is well-known and respected throughout the industry for his deep knowledge, technical expertise and management savvy. Under Don’s leadership, the games team is looking forward to embarking on our biggest holiday ever, with a wide-ranging roster of some of the most highly anticipated titles.” Mattrick brings 23 years of games industry and development experience to the strong Microsoft management team, having helped bring to life such celebrated game franchises as the “Need for Speed,” “Harry Potter” and “The Sims” while at EA. “Over the past two decades, and the past few months in particular, I’ve worked closely with many of Microsoft’s top leaders and I’ve always been impressed by their talent, passion and commitment,” said Mattrick. “I’m thrilled to join an already strong team that’s delivering truly amazing gaming experiences to customers around the world. I’ve never been more excited about the future of the industry, and firmly believe Microsoft will lead the next great innovations in gaming.” Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT”) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential. Source EDIT: I just noticed that the press release doesn't talk about Peter going to EA Sports but he is indeed going to EA Sports. Source Edited July 17, 2007 by gamerzworld Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james_root Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 wasn't this guy is the guy that announced gta IV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moth Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 wasn't this guy is the guy that announced gta IV yep well for the 360 Formerly known as The General Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uno Carb Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 wasn't this guy is the guy that announced gta IV You don't deserve to call yourself a gamer. Anyway, this is incredibly shocking, seeing as he was part of the Microsoft conference at E3 for the past 2-3 years. Well, everybody knows who Peter Moore is anyway. Man, that is shocking. I'd really like to know more information about this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyro_ie Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 Anyway, this is incredibly shocking, seeing as he was part of the Microsoft conference at E3 for the past 2-3 years. Well, everybody knows who Peter Moore is anyway. Man, that is shocking. I'd really like to know more information about this. Well I had no idea who he was until james_root's post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E.A.B. Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 (edited) I'll be honest here when I say I think Peter Moore is a dick. It's for a stupid reason too. At last years E3 they showed Viva Pinata "Heh, it's a kids game, what do you expect?" asshole. edit-But he pumped it up to eleven, so he gets points for that Edited July 17, 2007 by E.A.B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDude5000 Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 Heh, if you've even read about e3 in the last 3 or so years you'd know who he is. Anyway, I think he did a great job at MS. Who the hell is gonna do the tattoo thing now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uno Carb Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 It's not so much paying attention to E3 as it just knowing your gaming knowledge. To be an active gamer, you gotta participate in your community and pay attention. But that shouldn't be an issue since most gamers read gaming news as common knowledge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDude5000 Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 http://kotaku.com/gaming/money-tats/peter-...lary-279474.php I think now we know why he left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathdealer Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 http://kotaku.com/gaming/money-tats/peter-...lary-279474.php I think now we know why he left. Looks like Peter can finally afford that laser tattoo removal! LMAO! I thought microsoft would have paid him more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamerzworld Posted July 17, 2007 Author Share Posted July 17, 2007 I'll be honest here when I say I think Peter Moore is a dick. Maybe we will start to see more BC updates. Nobody is concerned anymore about backwards compatibility. We under promised and over delivered on that. Source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gouveia Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 I'll be honest here when I say I think Peter Moore is a dick. It's for a stupid reason too. At last years E3 they showed Viva Pinata "Heh, it's a kids game, what do you expect?" asshole. edit-But he pumped it up to eleven, so he gets points for that He is a dickhead, indeed, but he didn't pumped it to eleven, 'cause of those "Start Button Presses" he did on Rock Band's Demo on E3 '07. Plus, he was the propaganda boy for Microsoft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDude5000 Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 I'll be honest here when I say I think Peter Moore is a dick. It's for a stupid reason too. At last years E3 they showed Viva Pinata "Heh, it's a kids game, what do you expect?" asshole. edit-But he pumped it up to eleven, so he gets points for that He is a dickhead, indeed, but he didn't pumped it to eleven, 'cause of those "Start Button Presses" he did on Rock Band's Demo on E3 '07. Plus, he was the propaganda boy for Microsoft. Just like Phil Harrison and Reggie are the "propaganda" boys for Nintendo and Sony, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMT Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Ya know, things break. Going to miss the guy in a way. No-one could pull pie charts from their smelly rose bud as fast as he could at conferences. Kinda glad he's gone to EA though. He's a Pro Evo man, hopefully he can sort out the shambles that is FIFA. And remind them to add good game play this year. Pacrel Focre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otter Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 It's not so much paying attention to E3 as it just knowing your gaming knowledge. To be an active gamer, you gotta participate in your community and pay attention. But that shouldn't be an issue since most gamers read gaming news as common knowledge. Honestly, I'm an active gamer and I couldn't give two sh*ts about the guy. I had just heard about him yesterday. Maybe he'll loosen the noose around some of those poor EA employee's necks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creed Bratton Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 wasn't this guy is the guy that announced gta IV You don't deserve to call yourself a gamer I don`t remember Peter Moore being an important game character. Or a game character at all. Anyway, he was probably sick and tired of that Bill Prick Gates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uno Carb Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 I hope you all enjoy the bandwagon, because it's about to be f*cking over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayden Stasven Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 I once mistook his name and referred to him as Michael Moore, no-one seemed to mind though, so all was well. I hope Dan does a good job at Microsoft, it'll be great if they keep Sony on their feet. I've got a new investment in PlayStation and I want it damn well fuelled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now