Former Xbox Comms Director Larry 'Major Nelson' Hryb Says He's Unlocked a '0G Achievement' as He's Laid Off by Unity
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Key Points:
- Larry Hryb, known as Xbox's former communications director Major Nelson, has been laid off from his role as Director of Community and Advocacy at Unity, a position he held since June 2024.
- Hryb announced his departure on Twitter/X and LinkedIn, citing widespread layoffs in the tech and gaming industries as context for his exit.
- During his tenure at Unity, Hryb rebuilt the Community and Advocacy Team, revitalized engagement channels, and boosted Unity's presence at major industry events like PAX.
- Hryb previously spent over 22 years at Microsoft, including more than a decade leading Xbox communications, before stepping down in September 2023 to pursue new career opportunities.
- Industry peers expressed
