Phil Harrison forms new game-related company using Microsoft technology

Phil Harrison

Recent reports have suggested that former Xbox Europe VP, Phil Harrison has formed his own company which is also gaming related a week after he quit Microsoft.

Phil Harrison, who has over 30 years experience in the gaming-industry explains why he does not wish to leave the gaming industry just yet. Phil Harrison has revealed what his new company, Alloy Platform Industries wants to accomplish, in an interview with Gaming Industry.

“Before joining Microsoft, as you know, I was investing in companies like Gaikai and Supercell, and it’s really seeing the way those companies not only court the next technology wave, but help define it as well, that I’m inspired by. But I’m investing and investigating some new technology spaces, which if we are lucky and smart, will hopefully be catching that next wave.”

He further illustrated how Microsoft and their Head Of Xbox, Phil Spencer have helped him in the venture.

“It’s very exciting, and something I’ve been planning for a little over a year, in full consultation and collaboration with Microsoft, specifically with Phil Spencer. I’m taking a plunge into the start-up pool.”

Phil however chose not to reveal much about the kind of help he was expecting from Microsoft.

“I wouldn’t comment on that, Alloy has licensed some technology from Microsoft which will form the basis of our initial investigations and explorations. But I’m not going to say any more than that. It’s unannounced technology that nobody outside of Microsoft knows about.”

When pressed asking if the Microsoft technology is gaming related, Phil Harrison went on to say it is roughly ‘in the same neighbourhood ‘.

“We’re definitely in the same neighbourhood, probably on the same street, but probably not the next door house, if that makes any sense. But clearly related. You know, the things that interest me and stimulate me are how technology and entertainment and people intersect. Think of those as three circles with a Venn diagram with an intersection in the middle.”

Only time will tell what is to come of his new venture but now we know why Phil Harrison left Microsoft and his position as VP of Xbox Europe.