Microsoft Interactive President Don Mattrick as Zynga CEO

&http://www.aliyun.com/zixun/aggregation/37954.html ">nbsp; All things Digital said that Microsoft Interactive Entertainment business President Don Mattrick will leave the company to go to the struggling social gaming expert, Zynga, as CEO of the company.

According to all things digital, Mattrick's departure will soon be announced to the public.

Zynga CEO Pinto Cass has made several preparations for the arrival of Mattrick, including a 18% cut in the San Francisco studio and the resignation of some key executives, the site said.

Zynga or EA?

All things Digital said that Microsoft's Xbox leader Mattrick's departure would cause huge losses to the company because there are no suitable replacements for Microsoft.

But with the unveiling of the company's Xbox One, Microsoft is likely to be happy to see him resign.

But while Mattrick's departure is now being uploaded on Twitter, there is a discussion that Zynga may not be his next target.

Giordano Contestabile of former EA's PopCap Studio said EA was more likely to be the next owner of Mattrick. Contestabile said on Twitter, "Mattrick will leave Microsoft?" If so, my message is that he will join EA instead of Zynga.

The Twitter was quickly forwarded by Ben Cousins of Dena, who previously worked in the EA Swiss Studio Digital illusions (or dice).

In fact, such speculation is not impossible, because Mattrick before joining Microsoft in 2007, has held a number of management positions in EA, the two companies also announced a strategic partnership shortly ago.

Dust settles

However, with the Twitter release, Zynga today officially announced the appointment of Don Mattrick as CEO of the company, which has been in force since July 8.

Incumbent CEO Pinto Cass will continue to serve as Chairman of the board and chief product Officer (CPO).

"Don is very unique in the gaming industry," he said at Mattrick's appointment.

"He is one of the top executives in the entertainment business and he is a very good mentor, allowing people under his leadership to be in the best shape and to build an efficient product team." He has a deep understanding of the value of the web and the importance of creating long-term consumer relationships.

"I will continue to be the Chairman of the board and the chief product officer, and I am delighted to work with Don and all team members to bring Zynga back to leadership in the field of innovation and gaming experience."

Mattrick added, "I joined Zynga because I believe that Mark's pioneering vision and the goal of connecting to the world through games are only just beginning."

"Zynga is a very good company and has not yet played its full potential. We are proud to work with Mark and we will launch more of our favorite quality and fun social games.