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Peter Moore resigns from Microsoft |
Listed in: Xbox 360, PC Gaming Tags: Microsoft, Peter Moore, Ring of Death, Ring of Light, Robbie Bach, tattoo
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First it was Microsoft relenting to the demands of the bereaved many and making the necessary adjustments to its policy regarding fixing consoles with the Red Ring of Death. Then it was Robbie Bach selling off US$6.8 million worth of shares at the height of the Red Ring frenzy. Now, another stunning development - Peter Moore, Corporate Vice President of the Xbox 360/Internet Entertainment business division of Microsoft, has just been confirmed to have resigned from his position, with former Electronic Arts Inc. President Don Mattrick to take his place. This was the shocker that Microsoft itself announced through a press release.
So what made him go? Before we start pointing fingers at a particular crimson ring of light, it's not the reason at all - or so the announcement says. No, Peter Moore's resigning for personal reasons, deciding to move his family back to the Bay Area.
It seems that he's also secured another opportunity in the video games industry - what opportunity, we don't have any info as of yet.
What about Microsoft? Well, they're certainly sad that he's leaving but they don't seem to be that worried that one of their very staunch supporters - namely, the guy who got a Halo tattoo on his arm - left, as they're looking forward to Don Mattrick's experience and management savvy. Robbie Bach and his thoughts on the matter, verbatim:
Peter has contributed enormously to the games business since joining Microsoft in 2003 and we are sad to see him go...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.
While we're certainly relieved that Microsoft's already found a replacement for ol' Peter, we also can't help but wonder how the Xbox 360 will fare without him. Time will only tell. Updates as we get them.
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"Oh you want to play halo 3 online?. Sorry you need a new SUPER-Gold Xbox Live account, Gimmie your monies."
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obviously the best hrdware will win
give up microsoft/nintendo
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360.ign.com
they have a full interview.
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360 = *****tits
4 games to rescue ( the other ones are on pc too... and... who doesn´t have a pc
oh and ps3 games sucks right now but hey its just starting. I was just wondering... how many original xbox are left working and will work until halo 3 arrives? Maybe you have to buy the console with halo so it last hahahaha
well... suck on this xbots!!!!!!!!!! !
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bet you wish you actually had some good exclusives that stayed exclusive ha!
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Also do you know how sad you are instantly posting this sh*te here it really shows how retarded you are please go evaluate your life
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Wall street journal
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So... who looks retard now?
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http://computerworld.com.my/ShowPage.aspx?pagetype+2+articleid+5656+pubid+4+issueid+115
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And somehow i don't think "some swedish magazine" is a credible source.
Also, i recall the article about ken stepping down. Quite a few xbots over there
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Anyways, the way you bash Microsoft, you act like it was all your plan and that you work for Sony so it will somehow profit you. Do you work for Sony? I doubt it. You couldn't possibly work for them with your intelligence level. It's sad that you're so happy about the failures of a company that doesn't really change your life in any way. YOU need to open YOUR eyes. Sony has their flaws too. No console is perfect. Just buy the ones you want, and enjoy the games. I have a 360 and I love it. I also recently bought a PS3, and while I like it, I don't like it nearly as much as my 360 but I'm a gamer and I want to be able to play as many games as I can. You just need to respect other peoples preferences. Stop being a fanboy and play your damn games.
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Peter Moore was behind the xbox for what...4 years. and everyone cheers him? wtf is that? i know the 360 is doing well right now....but what accomplishments did peter moore do so far?.... keep the PC and Windows alive for a few more years?
face it....Apple, Inc. is catching up with the Mac and has their Ipod dominating.
Sony HAD the console industry last generation. and who knows about this generation.
some top exec sells $6.8M of shares of MSFT??! (No...dont bring SNE stock into this....SNE is slumping...but has been up overall since PS3 launch)
reporting $1billion dollars for product maintainance does not look to great on paper and financial statements.
and i know a HUGE Majority of people here hate EA Sports. Everyone talked shiet about EA when Madden 07 was the #1 game for the PS3. (Maybe cuz it was #1 for PS3) now what do you have to say?
haaa
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Really, losing one person, of any stature does not make a difference, there is always someone to take there place and do their job for him.
Peter Moore was just a face/voice......and I will humour you and say "360 does not need PEter moore" Just like PS3 doesn't need Ken K....and like MS doesn't need Bill Gates anymore.....the cogs will keep spinning, don't worry.....
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Which brings me to this, He was going to be fired due to the overwhelming failure of the 360. So he was giving the option of resigning or being fired, and like any sensible person, choose to resign.
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Then, Microsoft gets the head of EA and places its trusty Moore on EA Sports.
WOW, It's all so clear now!! lol
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breaks down after 1yr: Tonnes of games.
personally - i'd choose the latter > new warrenty + just buy another xbox when it breaks, they will be really cheap in a years time ; )
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And you know it's going to be Halo > Killzone, just like last time. Also, Halo > Haze
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should have gone with Beautiful Katamari.
kidding aside... Peter Moore was actually a good spokesman for Microsoft, i must admit that he sometimes ticked me off and with good reason... some statements he's made mades sense and for a PS3 supporter it gets to you.
so the same thing with Ken... Good Luck Peter Moore.
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GG microsoft, EA is one of the most evil companies thanks to that guy.
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buy both consoles
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as soon as you and your family gets settled in the Bay Area don't forget to get a PS3... lots of good games coming soon and you also get 5 Blu Ray movies for free!!! don't put it too close to your 360 though, you don't want to be having problems with Microsoft's customer service.
and while ur doing your stuff in EA do somethng with NBA Live ok???
i'll see you in Home.
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and just resigned.
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He will be4 missed
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After all When MS says all of there 11.5 millions consoles worldwide are flawed systems kinda makes you wish you bought a PS3.
This is the worst news for a Xbox fanboy, but its great news for PS3 fans though lol
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And u guys dont like when the ps3 fanboys come to a 360 article but dont mind when you guys go to a ps3 article and brag about all the good things your 360 has and not mention one bad thing about Your console.
Your just another fanboy with a no LIVE!!
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Oh and Slipstream0 Where did you read this it sounds like BS to me.
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you got to love the fanboys!!!
they are the reason why i even come here!!
you guys bring to much drama.
Anywayz.....................what better a ps3 or a 360????? LOL
(watch how the fanboys start pouring in.) LOL
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They had someone under Ken for like 10 years or so who knows just as much as he, with newer ideas. Who is going to replace Bill Gates Think about how your post is idiotic.
Peter Moore is expendable yes, so is Phil but not The president of a company you retard.
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Let me list one: Price, the only problem really. You may not be intelligent to understand what Sony is doing, but i know full well what they are doing from researching. It seems the price cut was to get rid of the unsold 60GB systems. Then bring in the 80Gb after the 60 is gone and sell it for 499 as well. Than sometime in 08 lower it again.
They have games coming out now. The Xbox has so many flaws it over shadows anything in gaming history. 33% failure rate is high enough but when MS admits all of there 11.5 million systems are flawed and now this, it shows you how bad MS is right now.
So b4 you bash Anonibuts recheck your history, by the way his statement was fine. Better than yours. And he said this " So... who looks retard now? Not "Whos retard now. You make it worse. The only thing i would do is put ed after retard but its perfectly fine.
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I truly hope that is some way you was joking.
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It's sad to see him go. I wish him good luck in his new roll. And even though I wish the same for Don Mattrick, we all know that he has some enormous shoes to fill and I'm not sure if he can really pull it off. But we'll see. It's hard to let go of someone who you could look at and trust in the product that they stand for.
Major Nelson is currently the only one at Microsoft now that I deeply trust in. And I hope that changes for the better sooner then later.
Oh and I really hope Peter can help to put a stop to the "money pinching" that EA is known for (The Godfather; Xbox 360 anyone?).
Wish you luck, you will be deeply missed by the entire Xbox community.
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First the father of playstation
Now Peter Moore!!!
What the hell is happening?
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well maybe not for you, but there are quite a few games that interest me, and they will start coming out month after month, starting august.
And personally, I would still get a sistem that had no games but didn't broke out either.
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He was a cool dude who pushed xbox forward.
Then we have these PS3 fanboys talking ***** like the xbox is nothing that its going bankrupt and so on, wtf are you all doing here you facking jewburglars. PS3 fanboys talks about their PS3s like its a god. I mean like come on the PS3 is sinking like a ***** and it is taking the PS2 and the PS1 with em.
600 dollars for i a PS3 is a facking hardcore rape from sony. I rape your PS3 fanboy ugly ass moma for 600 dollars. I aint no xbox fanboy i just like to play games from all platforms.
Fack all of you
Fack Xbox
Fack Playstation
Im out
;)
Peace out
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I know that crap about... ooh if you like a console you like..then buy it... thats bullcrap. It doesn´t matter what games you like if the console dies when you play. Like buying a 52 plasma to watch the super bowl.... then it overheat in the middle of the game... what trust will i have in that company? so you have 3 years warranty... fuc kit!!! i buyed the tv for the superbowl.... (oh, put halo or a 3 month suscription to live instead of superbowl). Another example... if you buy a toster... and it just keeps breaking and breaking...and then they say they changed youre toster but it keeps breaking... ***** man... i want my refund!!!
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But is there really anything to be worried about? (BTW I own a PS3)
Moore resigned according to him due to be close to his family and I am sure the 1.5 million dollar signing bonus made it easier. This also tells me that he wanted change or EA shelled out more money to get Peter Moore and Microsoft did not think he was worth the $$ to keep him.
Is the 360 in trouble?! Probably not but until we hear it straight from the horses mouth, we will never know.
I'm sure M$ is not amused having to shell out money for defective consoles but hey, at least they did the right thing by finally admitting that there is an issue and we are going to do something about it.
As far as the 360 and Ps3 fanboys grow up!! We all know as soon as all 3 game consoles price drop, a majority of these idiots that say their system is better than the other will be owning the same system that they are bashing.
I mean who here owned a PS2 an XBox and a Gamecube at the same time when all 3 got cheap. SO to you haters, an exclusive game will come out for the Ps3, 360 and Wii that will make you go out and buy one.
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But is there really anything to be worried about? (BTW I own a PS3)
Moore resigned to be close to his family and I am sure the 1.5 million dollar signing bonus made it easier. This also tells me that he either wanted change or EA shelled out more money to get Peter Moore and Microsoft did not think he was worth the $$ to keep him.
Is the 360 in trouble?! Probably not but until we hear it straight from the horses mouth, we will never know.
I'm sure M$ is not amused having to shell out money for defective consoles but hey, at least they did the right thing by finally admitting that there is an issue and we are going to do something about it.
As far as the 360 and Ps3 fanboys grow up!! We all know as soon as all 3 game consoles price drop, a majority of these idiots that say their system is better than the other will be owning the same system that they are bashing.
I mean who here owned a PS2 an XBox and a Gamecube at the same time when all 3 got cheap. SO to you haters, an exclusive game will come out for the Ps3, 360 and Wii that will make you go out and buy one.
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u know its the truth
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EA is too big and have too many share holders to go exclusive to one console. This does not make sense financially for EA. How so? Just look that the Madden franchise, they paid top dollar for the license cause football is much more mainstream than the other major league sports and having it restricted to one console will not make them as much money. Also not all 360 owners play Madden or NHL or Nascar. EA's goal is to sell as many games accross all platforms as much as possible. I'm not saying this is outside the real of possibility, but I would say theres less than 1% chance of EA sports will go exclusive to one console.
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It's always worth a shot to make yourself feel better and seem intelligent by telling others to "think about how their post is idiotic", but it really sucks when you fail doesn't it?
Like I said, Gates is replaceable, whether you want to believe it or not. There are plenty of people more than capable of handling what he used to handle. He has essentially already been replaced, what more do you want?
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