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13-Mar-2012, 15:42
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Phil Harrison to lead MS Game Studios in Europe
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Phil Harrison replaces Molyneux. Really, no joke.  http://www.gamesindustry.biz/article...-games-studios I'm speechless but I like the idea.  Any hopes for more AAA games thanks to this, you think?
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13-Mar-2012, 15:46
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This is a confusing move. Phil got out of Sony because he felt frustrated that they wouldn't listen to his ideas of the grand future. He went to Atari and didn't do anything with his grand vision. He went to Gaikai and hasn't really changed things. So what's he gonna do at MS? Give up and just run a conventional console service again? The opportunities he gave devs were pretty tremendous, but that somewhat goes against MS's typical approach, unless they are wanting Harrison to bring to MS what he brought to Sony regards supporting innovative software. But then why would Phil accept that position?
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13-Mar-2012, 15:47
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Maybe he just wants a high paying job?
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13-Mar-2012, 15:55
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13-Mar-2012, 16:19
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Interesting. Should be great for Mircosoft. I'm also curious to know exactly he's going to do at Mircosoft.
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13-Mar-2012, 16:31
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I like it.
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13-Mar-2012, 19:20
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Probably a good move by MS if for no other reason Phil has done a similar job before, has a ton of industry contacts and experience, and I think big picture for MS and their European efforts this signifies a push to grow there over where they previously have been.
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13-Mar-2012, 19:56
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Perhaps MS is offering to listen and fully fund and support his initiatives. Regardless of the broader impact, if nothing else, this move should really help to improve MS' chances in Europe. Great move by MS; he should be a big improvement over Peter in identifying and cultivating European dev support.
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"...the first five million are going to buy it, whatever it is, even if it didn't have games." "I don't think we're arrogant" ...it seems laughable, laughable I tell you, that early 2012 technology that is under the 2005 budgets for the consoles cannot fit into a next gen box. - Acert93 |
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13-Mar-2012, 20:08
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I had no idea that Peter Molyneux had left Lionhead!
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13-Mar-2012, 21:37
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Congrats ! I have always thought Shuhei lacks Harrison's creative sparks. It's a pity Sony hasn't found anyone who rival Phil's vision. Shuhei sounds more like a traffic coordinator and a workhorse/execution type. Can't wait to hear more about Phil's new ideas.
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13-Mar-2012, 21:40
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I´m predicting very bad things for Xbox Next if you dont like casual stuff
MS has been very conservative what they publish. Basically only commercial hits. If a new hardcore IP does not sell 5M+ it will never get a next game.. |
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That said I didn't expect Phil@MS either.
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Outside of Peter Moore, Phil has been the only figure head I actually liked. Others like Kaz, Tretton, Reggie, and especially Don have never been able to speak to the public the same way IMO. Of course this doesn't say anything about how well they do their job, I just hope we'll see more of Phil at the E3 press conference and less of Don now.
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13-Mar-2012, 16:48
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He's not replacing where Peter left according to Major Nelson..
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14-Mar-2012, 00:36
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Sony should hire J Allard in retaliation.
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 I think Ken would rather die first, but it would be a great pickup by MS!
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15-Mar-2012, 08:37
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15-Mar-2012, 04:50
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Don't YOU want to be the controller, Scott?
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17-Mar-2012, 03:50
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Doubtful thatgamecompany would sign an exclusive deal with Microsoft. They'll go multiplatform or they'll stay with Sony. Xbla's publishing requirements may lead to them self publishing just on PS3 and Steam.
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19-Mar-2012, 18:55
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In return, would be funny if Sony hire J Allard, think he left MS too after MS banned his concept for the dual screen tablet thing right? Sony still got some great game developers like ND that cares about social networking, think someone asked ND what they want to see for next gen hardwares, they said better social networking or something.
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