Larry Hryb, better known by his Xbox Live gamertag 'Major Nelson', is leaving Microsoft after "20 incredible years". He thanked the millions of gamers around the world in his tweet for “including him as part of their lives".
“After 20 incredible years, I have decided to take a step back and work on the next chapter of my career. As I take a moment and think about all we have done together, I want to thank the millions of gamers around the world who have included me as part of their lives. Also, thanks to Xbox team members for trusting me to have a direct dialogue with our customers. The future is bright for Xbox and as a gamer, I am excited to see the evolution.
Thank and I’ll see you online” – he posted online his farewell message.
Hryb, who joined Microsoft as Editor-in-Chief of MSN Music, later served as the Director of Programming for Xbox Live.
As director of programming for Xbox Live, Hryb was, for many years, essentially the face of the Xbox brand. Hryb was known for mixing with regular players and participating in numerous online communities under the Major Nelson Gamertag. He would further evangelize the Xbox brand through his Major Nelson blog, podcasts, and numerous appearances on various Xbox pressers and showcases.
In recent years, despite Phil Spencer arguably supplanting Hryb as the face of Xbox, Major Nelson still remained a constant and enthusiastic presence.
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