Former director of business development for Valve, Jason Holtman, has left Microsoft after only six months as general manager for Windows gaming departments.
This has been confirmed via his LinkedIn profile and a statement from Microsoft themselves to Polygon:
“We can confirm that Jason has left Microsoft and we’re grateful for his time at the company. We wish him the best in his future endeavours.”
Holtman joined the team at Microsoft last year to help out with their PC gaming efforts. He said at the time that he was focusing “on making Windows a great platform for gaming and interactive entertainment”.
“I think there is a lot of opportunity for Microsoft to deliver the games and entertainment customers want and to work with developers to make that happen,” he said in a statement to GamesIndustry International at the time, “so I’m excited to be here.”
Holtman had worked at Valve for almost eight years where he worked directly with in-house Valve games on the Source engine and the licencing business before moving to Microsoft.
We don’t know what the impetus was for leaving so early. Perhaps the change in work climate or the nature of the work from Valve to Microsoft was too much of a change, or perhaps he’s focusing on other projects. Maybe Windows gaming was too difficult to restructure and manage. Either way, it’s all hearsay for now. We will update this article once an official statement from Holtman is out, but for now let’s hear everyone’s crazy conspiracy theories!
Last Updated: February 13, 2014
Umar Reborn
February 13, 2014 at 15:03
. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZcmTl_1ER8
Admiral Chief in Vegas
February 13, 2014 at 15:04
WHYYYYYYYYY would it be 10 hours????????
Umar Reborn
February 13, 2014 at 15:05
Because sax guy is so epic, that’s why
General JJ the ashamed
February 13, 2014 at 15:07
I’m putting this on in the background while I’m playing CS:GO next time.
Umar Reborn
February 13, 2014 at 15:08
You’re doing it right
VampyreSquirrel
February 13, 2014 at 15:09
Very very valid question.
Alien Emperor Trevor
February 13, 2014 at 15:15
He has sax appeal?
Admiral Chief in Vegas
February 13, 2014 at 15:17
lol
General JJ the ashamed
February 13, 2014 at 15:15
Because: Why not?
Personally, I prefer this one. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eh7lp9umG2I
Unavengedavo
February 13, 2014 at 15:24
This one is the bestest!!!
Sir Rants A Lot Llew. Jelly!!!
February 13, 2014 at 15:25
at least it aint no ice-cream
Kensei Seraph Moe Ninja
February 13, 2014 at 15:29
Personally I prefer http://www.youtube.com/watch?annotation_id=annotation_920793&feature=iv&src_vid=wZZ7oFKsKzY&v=jI-kpVh6e1U
Although I’ve only managed to listen for 2 hours and 36 minutes.
Umar Reborn
February 13, 2014 at 15:30
Kensei Seraph Moe Ninja
February 14, 2014 at 07:10
I managed about 25 minutes of this once before.
I’m not sure if I could watch it again though.
Unavengedavo
February 13, 2014 at 15:31
Lets see how long you can last with this…
General JJ the ashamed
February 13, 2014 at 15:42
Oh, you evil evil man.
HvR
February 13, 2014 at 15:44
SO MUCH FLUFFYYYYY!!!!
DrKiller
February 13, 2014 at 16:02
Did you guys see the cat that ran across the screen at 6:45:27??
Its epic, watch it! 🙂
Rock789
February 13, 2014 at 16:06
Ah, the classic! 😉 Funnily enough, the theme reminds me of Bravestarr… Remember that?
General JJ the ashamed
February 13, 2014 at 16:27
Oh, loved that back in the day. Coolest horse ever.
Rock789
February 13, 2014 at 16:05
First person here to put up a 10 hour Bieber video, gets disemboweled!!
SheHulkNigri
February 13, 2014 at 15:04
They did not have Microsoft Toilet Paper for his Anus Valve!
Admiral Chief in Vegas
February 13, 2014 at 15:04
ANOTHER MS exec ducking???
Sir Rants A Lot Llew. Jelly!!!
February 13, 2014 at 15:05
Is it just me or does he look like this guy?
http://thetvwatchtower.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/ms2.jpg
RinceandLeSIGH
February 13, 2014 at 15:07
Well, he does work for the devil 😉 BOOM!
Sir Rants A Lot Llew. Jelly!!!
February 13, 2014 at 15:08
So glad you caught on 🙂
Alien Emperor Trevor
February 13, 2014 at 15:11
We should note the date & time. Personally I’ll always remember where I was when it happened. *run*
Sir Rants A Lot Llew. Jelly!!!
February 13, 2014 at 15:15
lol
RinceandLeSIGH
February 13, 2014 at 15:17
*Trips 😛
RinceandLeSIGH
February 13, 2014 at 15:18
Of course 🙂
HvR
February 13, 2014 at 15:40
Well shouldn’t he lock Balmer in a closet and take over instead of running away.
Sir Rants A Lot Llew. Jelly!!!
February 14, 2014 at 06:52
First run away and then plan that
VampyreSquirrel
February 13, 2014 at 15:21
I keep expecting that pic to move… weird…
Kensei Seraph Moe Ninja
February 13, 2014 at 15:22
Same.
Sir Rants A Lot Llew. Jelly!!!
February 13, 2014 at 15:24
It’s creepy right?
VampyreSquirrel
February 13, 2014 at 15:26
Totally…
RinceandLeSIGH
February 13, 2014 at 15:07
Best to leave while you’re still dry? http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2j3caId341qguikuo1_500.gif
Alien Emperor Trevor
February 13, 2014 at 15:14
I’ll hazard a guess – it’s because he realised MS aren’t actually serious about supporting PC gaming because the Xbox is the golden goose.
General JJ the ashamed
February 13, 2014 at 15:16
I think you hit the nail on the head there.
trueLies
February 13, 2014 at 15:19
a goose that might be up for sale
Kensei Seraph Moe Ninja
February 13, 2014 at 15:22
Like Trev said, Microsoft is giving up on PC gaming because of the Xbox but I think that they’ve already given up thanks to SteamOS.
Martin du preez
February 13, 2014 at 15:26
Jump out