Eurogamer: Microsoft has hired Jonathan Ross to work on Xbox
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Salvor.Hardin
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ThePeoplesBureau
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He used to present a program called Japanorama, due to his love of all things Japanese. Guess that doesn't apply to PS4....
AzureSkies
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Speech impediment ≠ stutter
JustAnotherOtaku
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Saw him tweet something earlier mentioning how much he loved Forza and there was a Mountain Dew mention or hashtag or something. May well be the UK Dorito Pope.
Kabuki Quantum Lover
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At first, I was like "No, can't be that Johnathan Ross." And then it was.
Graphics Horse
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He hosted Nintendo events in the past too.
Has he had a stroke or something? In the past he just couldn't pronounce his Rs.
Has he had a stroke or something? In the past he just couldn't pronounce his Rs.
I'd guess a game related show
stump sock
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Micwosoft.
I like Wossy, he's a bit of an idiot but a genuine person in his love for videogames and all things Japan. Done many cool shows over the years.
I would also love his game room:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqThGlynsus
I would also love his game room:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqThGlynsus
CassidyIzABeast
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I want his ceiling.
Family Fry
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Diprosalic
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I came in here thinking "oh a dude with the same name as Ross". They actually hired him? Weird.
Ouch! You meanie...
SirMossyBloke
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No, not even close.
Masked_Ninja
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Fan of the jonathan ross show he's a cool guy.
His wife wrote the kickass films if i am correct?
His wife wrote the kickass films if i am correct?
simplythebest
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Johnathan Ross?
Yep that's true.
Opus Angelorum
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From memory I thought x was a problem, maybe not.
Anyway, he is a nice guy. Pretty genuine and a good family man by all accounts.
I think Ross will be in charge of Inside Xbox, assuming they bring it back.
Graphics Horse
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Surprising if you're in the UK, but not bad exactly.
no? is he hosting some awards in the new year or something?
Just the first one I think.
stump sock
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he's been on plenty of stuff in the states too, I'm surprised a little at all the "who?" comments.
GoodCoffeeJoey
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Cornerstone of Microsoft's Xbone PR strategy.
Oh my bad then. All i can recall since then is him growing an awful guy Fawkes style 'tash and appearing on the big fat quiz of the year.
Norton seems to have taken his place and even alan carr's chatty man seems a more popular chat show option. But yeah, maybe i'm wrong...
I don't understand this move at all. If his role is to be a spokesperson, why get a UK personality and not one more recognizable to American consumers, their biggest market? If he's a consultant, then why hire a guy known for being a television host? I read his wiki page, I did not see any accomplishments related to gaming, why him?
Matt Hill, a journo, on Twitter says : "Ross consulting on games and entertainment projects, Xbox says"
So I guess more of a creative consultancy gig than promotion.
https://twitter.com/gethill
Maybe local TV stuff for Xbox Live among that, I guess.
So I guess more of a creative consultancy gig than promotion.
https://twitter.com/gethill
Maybe local TV stuff for Xbox Live among that, I guess.
zomgbbqftw
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Err, wtf?
Family Fry
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Think she may have only done kick ass 1, she also wrote for screen Stardust and X-men First Class.
Ah yep you're right, was just taking a look their. She also wrote Stardust and X-Men First Class amongst others.
Diprosalic
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feint_ruled
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Guess it's all hands to the pumps to get that OS ready in time!
jonnyp
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hahaha, it's mean to laugh at that but can't help it