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Get ready for more PS4 trash talk: Ballmer taking over as Xbox One chief

Published Jul 2nd, 2013 12:35PM EDT
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When former Xbox chief Don Mattrick announced that he was leaving Microsoft on Monday, talk naturally turned to who would replace him, especially since the company is preparing to launch its new Xbox One console in just a few months. Geek notes that for the time being, Microsoft’s Xbox division will be run by none other than Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, who told employees in an email on Monday that “Don’s directs will report to me and will continue to drive the day-to-day business as a team, particularly focused on shipping Xbox One this holiday.” It’s unclear if Ballmer’s takeover of the Xbox division is a temporary measure or whether he sees himself as the best man for the job long-term.

Brad Reed
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Brad Reed has written about technology for over eight years at BGR.com and Network World. Prior to that, he wrote freelance stories for political publications such as AlterNet and the American Prospect. He has a Master's Degree in Business and Economics Journalism from Boston University.