28-Year Xbox Veteran is Officially Leaving Microsoft

28-Year Xbox Veteran is Officially Leaving Microsoft

From GameRant (Written by Ashley Turner) on | OpenCritic

Former Head of Film/TV at Xbox, Kiki Wolfkill, is officially leaving after 28 years to pursue new opportunities. This veteran has witnessed the full evolution of Microsoft's Xbox hardware and software landscape, from the days before the original console's launch to the current era of cross-platform expansion. As the industry continues to change, the loss of such a foundational team member will undoubtedly be felt throughout the gaming division.

Before her recent exit, Wolfkill built a reputation as one of the most influential creatives in the industry, having begun her journey long before the tech giant released its first home console. In the late 1990s, she was there to help steer the ship through the launches of iconic titles that defined the early library, including the original Fable, Mass Effect, and the racing hit Project Gotham Racing. Her early work focused heavily on the visual side of game development, where she acted as a lead artist on a diverse range of projects from Monster Truck Madness 2 to the very first Forza Motorsport entries. Over the years, the company shifted its focus toward turning these digital worlds into larger media empires that could live on the big and small...