Larry Hryb, also known as "Major Nelson," is leaving Microsoft after 20 years as one of the most prominent faces of Xbox. He has been involved in many Xbox marketing activities, from the original Xbox and Xbox Live to the Xbox 360 and beyond. He thanked the millions of gamers who have included him as part of their lives.
Hryb’s departure comes amid Microsoft’s plans to reduce its workforce by 10,000 employees by Q3 this year. He was known for hosting Microsoft’s Official Xbox Podcast and sharing Xbox news with his Twitter followers. He says the podcast will return in a new format after a summer hiatus.
Many people have expressed their gratitude and appreciation for Hryb on Twitter, including Xbox head Phil Spencer and the official PlayStation account. Hryb has not revealed his next destination yet, but he says he will take some time off with his family and enjoy summer in Seattle.