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Show #267 The one with Don Mattrick

In my first interview with new Xbox boss Don Mattrick, we discuss why he came to Microsoft, the first game he wrote, the current Xbox 360 shortages and more.

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Posted: Feb 12 2008, 06:51 PM by Major Nelson | with 63 comment(s) |
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Atomicow
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Very cool.
February 12, 2008 6:57 PM [Direct Link]
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Did you have to promise to stop asking for a pay raise to get this interview????
February 12, 2008 7:18 PM [Direct Link]
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Wow Major..  incredible.   Oh wait, I'm being sarcastic.
February 12, 2008 7:23 PM [Direct Link]
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When Don mentioned quality on what they make I threw up my drink. I'm sorry but after owning all three consoles for over a year now I can say that the 360 is the best in just about every aspect except quality in their builds. I'm still on my launch box but from what I have read I'm only days away from having to send my 360 in to get free DRM issues and all the fun that comes with the repairs.

February 12, 2008 7:25 PM [Direct Link]
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Haha, after all of the hype Kotaku did, it was just a simple interview.

We can all hope for a megaton announcement next-week though I'm hoping? ;-)
February 12, 2008 7:31 PM [Direct Link]
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All I can say is let's give him a chance.  Not everybody is Peter Moore.  And I think it's exciting that he's talking about planning on a three year rolling schedule.  Major was tossing a few softballs.  I would have liked to hear him ask at least one wake up question.  Like why no Burnout Paradise online for 'tard pack owners.

BTW, thought it was hilarious that the podcast talked about the PS3 installation of DMC4, but nowhere did I hear any talk about the Burnout Paradise stuff.  (I know, I know.  Had the Capcom guy on -- opportune moment...  But what do 360 owners care about more?  The fact that the PS3 DMC4 requires an install or the fact that this no online for 'tard pack owners thing might represent a trend??)
February 12, 2008 7:33 PM [Direct Link]
Anon 1
Seriously. Why not ask him about the DRM that's killing everyone's downloads that they spent so much money on, and why it takes 30 days to change the license on a GamerTag. Can't be more than CTRL+H...
February 12, 2008 7:38 PM [Direct Link]
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Decent interview, but Don clearly doesn't have the charisma of Peter Moore.
February 12, 2008 7:38 PM [Direct Link]
Anon 2
DRM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
February 12, 2008 7:47 PM [Direct Link]
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Don how about the DRM issues?????
February 12, 2008 7:50 PM [Direct Link]
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