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Former Xbox Executive 'Major Nelson' Joins Commodore 64 Ultimate Project

July 11, 2026Pablo Navarro1 мин

Larry "Major Nelson" Hryb, widely recognized by his iconic Xbox Gamertag, has officially joined the Commodore 64 Ultimate team. He will serve as a Community Development Advisor, tasked with "spearheading strategic community engagement initiatives, events, and developer interactions."

Despite a recent meeting with Asha Sharma, the new head of Xbox, Hryb confirmed that there are no current plans for his return to the Xbox division. His decision to dedicate himself to Commodore 64 Ultimate follows his departure from Unity earlier this year.

The official website for Commodore 64 Ultimate highlighted that dedicated fans have nurtured the Commodore legacy for decades, organizing events, and creating new hardware and software to keep the brand's spirit alive. Hryb's involvement aims to strengthen these existing connections while also introducing the iconic Commodore brand to a fresh generation of creators, developers, and enthusiasts.

Hryb himself expressed his long-held belief that "the best thing a company can do is collaborate with its community." He emphasized, "The Commodore community didn't wait; they built something outstanding. Now, we are building it together."

The outlined strategy includes comprehensive community engagement plans, various events, and programs designed to merge the rich legacy of Commodore with contemporary technologies and creative endeavors.