Microsoft loses talent: former Xbox boss becomes Blizzard vice president

Two weeks ago, the Microsoft gaming division lost the head of Xbox Live, Xbox Game Pass, and Mixer. Mike Ibarra left

company after 20 years of work, and finally announced where it plans to work now.

What is known

Mike says he’s moving to Blizzard onposition of executive vice president and general manager. Ibarra will only sit in her chair on November 4 and will even visit Blizzcon, where perhaps Blizzard will officially introduce the new employee.

“We will work with all vigor to provide gamers with amazing content and experiences. I look forward to becoming part of this team, ”writes Ibarra.

I’m very happy to announce I’m [email protected]_Ent as Exec. Vice President and GM starting 11/4 (will be at #blizzcon!). We will work with all our energy to serve gamers with incredible content and experiences. I can’t wait to be part of this team. #lucky #humble #gamers #serve pic.twitter.com/kZ8dRuF3pe

- Mike Ybarra (@Qwik) October 24, 2019

At Microsoft, Ibarra worked with the Gears of series.War, Age of Empires and Sunset Overdrive, and in recent years spent on the development of Xbox Live, Xbox Game Pass and Mixer. What the new manager will do at Blizzard is not yet known. It is possible that Mike will take on the development of Diablo 4 and the new Overwatch, which are rumored to show at BlizzCon 2019.