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The future of Microsoft’s digital game distribution systems just got brighter. Jason Holtman, who was heavily involved with the growth of Valve’s Steam platform, has been hired by Redmond. According to a statement he gave Gamesindustry International, he’ll work to flesh out Windows’ native gaming and entertainment efforts. That isn’t plausible without developer support though, and given his history as a liaison between devs and Valve, he’ll be putting those skills to work to “make that happen” at his new gig. However, seeing that Microsoft’s other gaming platform is taking the majority of the company’s focus right now, we don’t expect many new details about Holtman’s duties to surface that soon.

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Fisker hasn’t had what you’d call the best year so far, but it may have found the ticket to turning its hybrid vehicle business around. Meet Tony Posawatz, Fisker’s new CEO — and, until just weeks ago, GM’s Vehicle Line Director. Despite being the second new chief executive at Fisker since Tom LaSorda arrived in February, Posawatz needs little explanation for his sudden rise to power. He’s an original member of the Chevy Volt leadership structure and could very well know a thing or two about developing a hybrid car from start to finish. His influence might only be keenly felt when the Atlantic wheels its way towards driveways in 2014, but there’s no doubt he’s onboard to right the good ship Karma and improve Fisker’s reputation in the short term. We wouldn’t want to be in GM’s shoes as it watches one of its EV-friendly veterans so publicly jump ship, however.

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Fisker lands former GM exec and Chevy Volt guru Tony Posawatz as CEO originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 15 Aug 2012 16:23:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nintendo hinted it was improving its notoriously rudimentary online access with word of the Nintendo Network early this year, and was even more adamant at E3 about making a big push into digital video. Some have accused the company of nothing but flag-waving — if that’s true, the waving is about to turn into a full parade through a new hire. As of July 1st, Nintendo is bringing on Disney’s former Interactive Media Group senior VP Duncan Orrell-Jones to take on the just-minted role of senior VP for the company’s Network Business group in the US. He’ll be handling the overall American digital strategy, which covers both gaming as well as content. We’ll need to wait awhile before we see the results, but if it helps make sure friend codes never rise from the dead to haunt our Wii U, we’re all for it.

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Nintendo takes on Disney veteran as senior VP for digital in US, gets serious about this whole internet thing originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 28 Jun 2012 16:41:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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