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You've doubtless all heard the rumors by now, but we at Destructoid like to wait until we have something tangible before we mash our hands on the keyboards in an attempt to be first with news. That confirmation is now out, with an official press release confirming that Peter Moore has resigned as the head of Microsoft's Xbox and Games Business, in order to move his family back to the Bay area and pursue 'another opportunity in the games industry'. Moore will be heading to Electronic Arts, probably because he likes Boogie. Peter Moore was, in my opinion, the most charismatic, open and likeable of all the big three's main players. He shot from the hip with statements that weren't perhaps always mature, but seemed to come from a straight talker. Even though it could have just been a lot of spin, I have to confess that I really was quite partial to the guy and I think it's a shame that he's left The 'Soft, especially during this time of success for the Xbox 360. His replacement is Don Mattrick, who formerly worked for Electronic Arts before becoming an advisor to Microsoft's Entertainment and Devices Division. A 23-year veteran of the games industry, Mattrick has high hopes for the company's future success. "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," Mattrick stated, not that he'd say he thought the company's due to bomb any time soon. I will miss Peter. He looked like a Cheshire Cat. Now all we have is Kaz 'resembles a Tekken character' Hirai and Reggie Beefburger Flesh. [Ed note: Hey lads, Linde here -- we got our hands on Microsoft's press release for Mr. Moore's departure, so be sure to hit that jump for all the official-speek we've got to offer.] Peter Moore Resigns From Microsoft to Return to Northern California Next page: More Press release stories ![]()
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4:13 PM on 07.17.2007, 


