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[Macho Madness]

I don't quite understand why the internet hates this guy so much.

because LOLhedidathingonce remember when Don Mattrick didathingonce?????????

A lot of people blame him for "ruining the Xbox brand" or whatever that means. The culture at Microsoft has changed so much over the last few years it's completely irrelevant.

 

[BibiMaghoo]

Don Mattrick = $1M per annum + $1M bonus

Mark Pincus = $1 per annum

I also would have booted Mattrick to the curb.

 

[SeventhSon]

Mattrick, his arms wide.

When the walls fell.

 

[Verger]

How much money did Don make out while not improving the company at all?

Gotta love how people like him can get hired anywhere without actually tangibly improving things.

 

[The Omega Man]

Obligatory

came for this, leave satisfied.

 

[Majine]

strangely, this makes me happy.

i'm still angry at him for destroying the xbox brand.

but whatever, just retire dude, i'm sure you have more money than i'll ever have already...

Wasn't he the head of Xbox during the golden era of the 360 too?

 

[Leafhopper]

lol no chance of that unless Yves quits and sells out.

Oh no no I should have said "In a not CEO position." my bad.

 

[Arkam]

which company will mattrick ruin next

My money is a "start-up", NA wing of a Chinese/Korean Publisher or something non-gaming.

 

[Marcel]

Don Mattrick always seemed like a nice and genuine guy to me, but looks like people still attach some sort of stigma to him.

CEOs: They're just like us!

 

[kruis]

He's a gamer and climbed the ladder after EA bought a company he founded. He was just awkward giving speeches and is primarily attached to the xb1 DRM shit when Ballmer and Spencer were there too.

Wikipedia:

In October 2010, Mattrick was promoted to President of the Interactive Entertainment Business, a role that had him reporting directly to the CEO of Microsoft, Steve Ballmer. In this role he was responsible for a collection of consumer businesses including Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE, Kinect, Music, and Video, as well as PC and mobile interactive entertainment.

I don't think Ballmer pushed the idea of a DRM hobbled Xbox One+ Kinect media box aimed primarily at Halo and American Football fans.

 

[Guevara]

My money is a "start-up", NA wing of a Chinese/Korean Publisher or something non-gaming.

This sounds pretty likely to me too.

 

[KiraXD]

I don't quite understand why the internet hates this guy so much.

well the reason i hate him (and zynga) is because creatively... these people are fucking jokes...

Sure Video Games are a business... but its a business which thrives in creativity/originality. Jobs for Artists/programmers are few and the game industry is a big chance for many to showcase their talent. Games should be equal parts creativity and business... not 100% business. (im saying "creative" a lot... sorry)

But these assholes take all that, shit on it and force out pure business models with 0 creativity... its disgusting.

 

[chadskin]

This sounds like a threat:

"I plan to return to Canada to pursue my next challenge," said Don Mattrick.

 

[Queen of Hunting]

i like how no one actually read the thing, he didnt tank the company the company was tanking and he actually turned them around....

 

[THEF3AR]

He's Canadian?

As a Canadian myself, I almost feel the need to... appoligize.

I forgive you.

 

[Ape]

Kaz is on the hot seat, right? Watch out! Here he comes, Sony!

 

[Toki767]

Watch him join Blackberry or something.

 

[JinjoUnchained]

Current CEO Don Mattrick will leave Zynga immediately and also will step down from its board. In a press release, he said he was moving back to his native Canada.​

Wow. If that ain't fired, what is? That thing about Canada kills me for some reason.

He's taking over The Terrance and Phillip Mobile Game.

 

[Chairman Yang]

Don Mattrick always seemed like a nice and genuine guy to me, but looks like people still attach some sort of stigma to him.

What on earth would lead you to that impression

 

[EatinOlives]

Do not envy Pincus right about now. If they were circling the drain before Mattrick they must be in freefall right now.

Poor little Pincus

 

[BriareosGAF]

Somewhere a bunch of MSFT DAMs are cheering.

 

[kruis]

Wasn't he the head of Xbox during the golden era of the 360 too?

Mattrick joined MS in July 2007. Since the development of new software and hardware takes years, his influence could be seen only 2-3 years later. Two years after his arrival MS introduced Project Natal. The product was released in November 2010, a month after Mattrick was promoted to President of the Interactive Entertainment Business.

Coincidence? I think not.

 

[Krakn3Dfx]

I wonder where The Mattrick will end up next.

 

[Enter The 36 Chambers]

I don't quite understand why the internet hates this guy so much.

Because he was a major face of Microsoft.

And it's not cool to like MS.

Also this is a games forum

 

[AAMARMO]

Spoiler

“Please Understand”

 

[Queen of Hunting]

Mattrick joined MS in July 2007. Since the development of new software and hardware takes years, his influence could be seen only 2-3 years later. Two years after his arrival MS introduced Project Natal. The product was released in November 2010, a month after Mattrick was promoted to President of the Interactive Entertainment Business.

Coincidence? I think not.

and kinect actually sold really well ? over 20 million sold (before the xbone)

 

[kruis]

i like how no one actually read the thing, he didnt tank the company the company was tanking and he actually turned them around....

As if the move from Facebook games to mobile was such a fresh idea only someone like Mattrick could have thought of ... Anyone in the games business would have realized that.

 

[hydragonwarrior]

Squaresoft next. C'monnnn

Edit: Actually, I fear Squaresoft might ACTUALLY do that. Now I'm scared

 

[GobFather]

I wonder where The Mattrick will end up next.

Lmao!

 

[Queen of Hunting]

As if the move from Facebook games to mobile was such a fresh idea only someone like Mattrick could have thought of ... Anyone in the games business would have realized that.

well clearly mark never had that idea just before don took over originally.

 

[Ondore]

Watch him join Blackberry or something.

I never knew how much I wanted this until now.

 

[jelly]

and kinect actually sold really well ? over 20 million sold (before the xbone)

But he or others didn't see that Kinect interest had fallen off a cliff soon after and long before Xbox One then went into Xbox One two feet first with Kinect and no software.

 

[offshore]

When I saw how many GAF users would get their knickers in a twist over his E3 presentations - the Playstation cohort especially - I actually began to enjoy watching him. It was very entertaining seeing the reactions.

 

[kruis]

and kinect actually sold really well ? over 20 million sold (before the xbone)

Microsoft's big mistake was that the successful launch of Kinect and subsequent software sales weren't because gamers and families loved the Kinect experience. It sold because the Xbox 360 was a success, not because Kinect was what gamers wanted. The dismal failure of Kinect on the Xbox One proved that. Instead of pushing Xbox One sales, Kinect hobbled the success of Microsoft's new console.

 

[Lucreto]

Microsoft: We would like to welcome back Don Mattrick back to Microsoft and to take the role of President of the Interactive Entertainment division. We would like to thank Phil Spencer for his work and for stepping aside.

Gaf would explode.

 

[ironcreed]

 

[massoluk]

I heard Konami has a high profile position opening up.

 

[Toki767]

and kinect actually sold really well ? over 20 million sold (before the xbone)

The original Kinect basically sold on hype and broken promises (and a $500 million marketing budget). There's a reason why people don't want the new Kinect even though it's much better. Most people's experience with the original soured that thing for good.

 

[Leafhopper]

I wonder where The Mattrick will end up next.

Don Upton.

 

[meanspartan]

Being a CEO seems kind of awesome. No matter how much you suck or get let go, someone will always still hire you and pay you a shit ton.

I know thats why I keep applying to be CEO of a top 500 corporation but no replies yet.

 

[thehillissilent]

Microsoft: We would like to welcome back Don Mattrick back to Microsoft and to take the role of President of the Interactive Entertainment division. We would like to thank Phil Spencer for his work and for stepping aside.

Gaf would explode.

People would be on suicide watch if that happened. It would be a great April Fools joke, though.

 

[jacobeid]

This man doesn't need to work another day in his life.

That's fortunate for him because he might not get the chance.

 

[VeryGooster]

Join Nintendo and overdeliver on Amiibo value.

 

[Shining Sunshine]

Don Mattrick worked long enough to get a good severance package.

 

[AHA-Lambda]

My heart bleeds pish for him >_>

 

[Leafhopper]

People would be on suicide watch if that happened. It would be a great April Fools joke, though.

There would be a "Selling your Xbox One OT"

 

[Ensirius]

Poor Mattrick

 

[SMattera]

Mattrick wasn't really turning Zynga around. Their revenues have continued to fall, and their losses have actually grown. It seemed to be quite the challenge going in, but that's why you get paid the big bucks.

He did spearhead the acquisition of Natural Motion, which made/is making Dawn of Titans. If that turns into the next Clash of Clans, then you can say he turned Zynga around, but if it doesn't, he only drove it further into the ditch with a costly acquisition. With Pincus back in the driver seat, I'm guessing it may be the later.

 

[pixelation]

*punches screen*

 

[Rockstar Beaver]

Where will Donny go next?

Sony?