Larry ‘Major Nelson’ Hryb, Xbox’s Director of Programming and the long-standing spokesperson for Microsoft’s gaming business, has announced he’s leaving the company after 22 years.
In an announcement shared to his social media accounts on Friday, Hryb thanked fans and colleagues and said he looked forward to the “next chapter” of his career.
“After 20 incredible years, I have decided to take a step back and work on the next chapter of my career,” he wrote. “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.”
Hryb confirmed that Xbox’s official podcast would be taking a hiatus and return at a later date. He’s yet to confirm what his next career move will be.
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