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04-23-2002, 07:06 AM
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The person whom many people consider to be the chief architect of the Xbox, as well as its spokesman and primary advocate within Microsoft, resigns.
Seamus Blackley, one of the Xbox's most outspoken proponents within Microsoft and co-creator of the console has resigned from Microsoft. According to a Reuters news report Mr. Blackley "…left Microsoft to pursue other opportunities," said James Bernard, an Xbox spokesman at Microsoft. "We value his contributions."
The news of Blackley's resignation comes very shortly after Microsoft said it would miss its fiscal year-end sales target for the Xbox by as much as 40 percent. The Xbox has had weaker than expected sales in Europe prompting a recent price cut. The Xbox is also not faring as well as hoped in Japan.
Blackley's spokeswoman said he would not be ready to discuss details of the new venture for another two weeks at least, and she gave no indication as to what type of business the new company will pursue.
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UPDATE:
It looks as if Seamus isn't leaving because of perceived poor performance of the console. Xbox spokesman David Hufford said "It's not much of a surprise." He noted that Blackley had accomplished his mission - to get the Xbox out.
According to the latest reports, Blackley resigned his position at Microsoft to join an undisclosed game-industry start-up. It would appear that he isn't really "leaving" - we could see him at this year's E3 after all.
The person whom many people consider to be the chief architect of the Xbox, as well as its spokesman and primary advocate within Microsoft, resigns.
Seamus Blackley, one of the Xbox's most outspoken proponents within Microsoft and co-creator of the console has resigned from Microsoft. According to a Reuters news report Mr. Blackley "…left Microsoft to pursue other opportunities," said James Bernard, an Xbox spokesman at Microsoft. "We value his contributions."
The news of Blackley's resignation comes very shortly after Microsoft said it would miss its fiscal year-end sales target for the Xbox by as much as 40 percent. The Xbox has had weaker than expected sales in Europe prompting a recent price cut. The Xbox is also not faring as well as hoped in Japan.
Blackley's spokeswoman said he would not be ready to discuss details of the new venture for another two weeks at least, and she gave no indication as to what type of business the new company will pursue.
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UPDATE:
It looks as if Seamus isn't leaving because of perceived poor performance of the console. Xbox spokesman David Hufford said "It's not much of a surprise." He noted that Blackley had accomplished his mission - to get the Xbox out.
According to the latest reports, Blackley resigned his position at Microsoft to join an undisclosed game-industry start-up. It would appear that he isn't really "leaving" - we could see him at this year's E3 after all.