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Former Xbox director Larry Hryb 'Major Nelson' may be teasing interest to rejoin the brand

By Brendan Lowry published

Xbox Microsoft recently opened up a new Xbox brand senior manager position, and a comment from ex-director Major Nelson has many wondering if he's going for it.

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Xbox hires for major new comms role to "protect and elevate" the brand

By Adam Hales published

Xbox Xbox is hiring a senior brand and reputation lead, suggesting a renewed focus on messaging, consistency, and how the platform presents itself across media, partners, and its community.

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A photograph of Larry "Major Nelson" Hryb.

Ex-Xbox exec Major Nelson joined Commodore, but it's not his "full time gig"

By Brendan Lowry published

Gaming Former Xbox programming director Larry "Major Nelson" Hryb has joined Commodore, but it's not his "full time gig." Could he return to Xbox at some point?

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Asha Sharma photo op

Xbox CEO meets with a legendary familiar face — what could it mean?

By Michael Hoglund published

Xbox In the face of all the turmoil, Asha Sharma recently met with none other than Larry Hryb, aka Major Nelson.

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Xbox CEO hits social media running — Here's everything Asha Sharma has said

By Michael Hoglund published

Gaming In all the turmoil, Asha reached out to the Xbox community on X answering questions and putting out some early thoughts on the future of the brand.

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Unity layoffs hit Larry (Major Nelson) Hryb after 18 months

By Adam Hales published

News Larry Major Nelson Hryb has been laid off by Unity after an 18 month stint as Director of Community and Advocacy, as the company continues to face layoffs and reputational challenges.

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