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Zynga's gain is EA's loss, claims analyst
Read More »Ballmer to oversee Xbox business
Head of computing giant takes temporary charge following Don Mattrick's move to Zynga
Read More »Zynga stocks jump on Mattrick defection
News that the Xbox boss is replacing Mark Pincus as CEO sends social giant's stocks up ten percent
Read More »No immediate replacement for Mattrick, says Microsoft
Xbox has yet to say who will replace outgoing chief Don Mattrick – if, indeed anyone will take his soon-to-be-vacant role. This evening social games firm Zynga confirmed it had hired Mattrick as its new CEO. He starts at Zynga next week. In a memo to staff today Microsoft chief …
Read More »Don Mattrick quits Microsoft for Zynga
Xbox chief to replace Mark Pincus as CEO effective July 8th following unanimous board decision
Read More »Zynga snares Xbox boss Mattrick as CEO
Zynga has confirmed that it has hired Xbox boss Don Mattrick as its new CEO. Mattrick joins the firm next week on Monday, July 8th. He takes the CEO role from Mark Pincus, the founder of Zynga – but Pincus (pictured above right with Mattrick) will remain deeply involved in …
Read More »Report: Xbox boss Don Mattrick leaves Microsoft
Exec could be set for big role at Zynga or EA
Read More »Report: Don Mattrick out at Xbox
Xbox president Don Mattrick is about to leave Microsoft, according to internet reports. All Things Digital and rumours circulation on social network site Twitter, say that Mattrick will announce his departure today with Zynga or EA likely destinations. Mattrick has had a difficult time at Microsoft in recent weeks following …
Read More »OPINION: Xbox One strategy revamp was logical – but it might only accelerate Mattrick’s digital vision
One of the best bits of games industry scuttlebutt I have been told is about Xbox boss Don Mattrick. It’s actually about his shrewd hiring and management skills, so it’s effectively a HR anecdote. But bear with me. A few years ago I was told that when running teams at …
Read More »Mattrick: World has changed from offline to online
But Sony's Andrew House claims internet doesn't necessarily increase consumer enjoyment
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