Xbox Pioneers delves into the past, present and future on the 20th anniversary of Xbox launch
Xbox changed the gaming industry when it launched in November 2001 and became one of the most profitable gaming brands. But ever wonder how a Microsoft got into the console gaming business and evolved as a market leader in the $200 billion industry?
Then watch Xbox Pioneers: Creativity & Innovation — Past, Present and Future. The discussion, presented by the Microsoft Alumni Network, is moderated by former Nintendo of America President and COO (yes, you read that right!) Reggie Fils-Aimé and features Xbox visionaries Robbie Bach, Ed Fries, Peter Moore, and Bonnie Ross. As we commemorate the 20th anniversary of Xbox, the panelists look back at how they used their creativity and innovation to push traditional boundaries of gaming and establish Xbox as a dominant player in the industry. These industry trailblazers share their personal stories and experiences — reminiscing on the past and looking forward to what the future holds.
As Fils-Aimé states, “Creativity and innovation are the life blood of this games industry.”
The panelists take viewers back to a time of internet dial-up and discuss the pioneering decisions to move from PC games to console, to move from dial-up modems to ethernet, to create a different type of game for the console, to adopt a subscription model before they were cool, and more. Then, learn about the role of creativity today and what these visionaries think about the future of gaming with the metaverse, AR, VR, diversity in gaming, immersive 3-D experiences, ethical responsibilities of game developers and more.
“Robbie, Ed, Peter, Bonnie and Reggie remind us of the cutting-edge decisions made 20 years ago and spark our imagination of what’s yet to come,” said Ali Spain, Microsoft Alumni Network executive director. “It’s important to celebrate the strides these individuals made to change the landscape of the video game industry and celebrate creativity and innovation in technology.”
Xbox Pioneers premiers November 22 at 10 a.m. PT on Microsoft Alumni Network’s YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/microsoftalumninetwork) and the official Xbox Twitch (Twitch.tv/Xbox).