I was at Microsoft / Xbox for over two-decades – now I am not. During that time, I was on an Emmy award winning team who built products like: Xbox Live, Xbox 360, Kinect, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and countless hardware and software features as well as gaming controllers and accessories. I also partnered with internal (first party) and external (second and third party) studios to strategize and help create lasting gaming experiences. Working with hundreds of developers of all sizes, I drove developing multimedia stories about studios, games and portfolios. I also consulted with numerous large consumer electronic and lifestyle brands on the best way to share their story with the gaming audience.

I launched and hosted one of Microsoft’s first Podcasts in 2005 (Major Nelson Radio, that became the Xbox Podcast) that has inspired a generation of creators. You can see the podcast archive and a selection of my video work on my YouTube channel. Don’t miss my PAX Keynote about how I got into the industry – and tips for how you can too.
I also have a Wikipedia page (which is mostly accurate) that has a few highlights of my career and work at Xbox.

Now, I am working on various projects. I am on the advisory board for MidWest Games, as well as helping fintech startup Aghanim tell their story- in addition to multiple unannounced projects in the works.

I am on Linkedin if we have worked together, and you want to connect.

Places you can follow and find me:

• Twitter
• Instagram
• Threads
• About.me
• Bluesky
• Mastodon

I am now accepting a limited set of clients to advise.
If you are interested in learning how you can create the best strategy to connect and reach the gaming audience for your business, please email me and let’s chat
You can reach me at hi @ the domain of this blog.

Note: I am not accepting any requests for podcast / interviews at this time.
Those will resume in the future.