DrunknMunky Veteran Posted September 14, 2009 Veteran Share Posted September 14, 2009 Microsoft exec Shane Kim, formerly the corporate vice president of Microsoft Game Studios and current corporate vice president of Strategy and Business Development for the Interactive Entertainment Business, will leave that verbose title behind later this year. He's retiring.In his role at Microsoft Game Studios, Kim oversaw releases such in the Halo, Age of Empires, Fable, Gears of War and Forza Motorsport franchise for the Xbox 360 and Windows PC platforms. His career at the company spanned some 19 years, with 14 of those working in Microsoft's Interactive Entertainment Business division. Kim is said to be leaving at the end of the year, according to a report from GameSpot. Curiously, it was rumored that the Microsoft exec was planning on leaving late last year. While we've talked to Shane a number of times, with the exception of his participation in the Great E3 Chain Interview, our favorite story involves his behind-the-curve awareness of Resident Evil 5 for the Xbox 360. Good times... With Shane leaving, a few rungs on the corporate ladder are now vacated. Phil Spencer will be promoted to Kim's old job as CVP of Microsoft Game Studios. He's currently the general manager of that group. Dennis Durkin, the Chief Financial Officer of the Interactive Entertainment Business, will become that group's COO. http://kotaku.com/5359281/shane-kim-to-retire-from-microsoft :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sethos Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 He looks like the Asian guy from Mythbusters, Grant or whatever his name is ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Growled Member Posted September 15, 2009 Member Share Posted September 15, 2009 He did a lot of good stuff during his time at MS. I wish him the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ji@nBing Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 He looks like the Asian guy from Mythbusters, Grant or whatever his name is ... Not really. Maybe a slightly melted version of him?:laugh:: . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 corporate vice president of Strategy and Business Development for the Interactive Entertainment Business How do they fit that on his name badge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrunknMunky Veteran Posted September 15, 2009 Author Veteran Share Posted September 15, 2009 Everythings fixed with acronyms! CVPSBDIEB! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neoadorable Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 he seems like a nice guy, but he did have that RE5 thing and he did go out and made that claim about outselling PS3 - only to retire a year later. At least stick around to see if it happens or what. And retire? isn't he like 40 something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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