Peter Moore has been within the video game industry for years now and it all finally came to an end this week. You might have recalled an earlier post in which we reported that Peter Moore was leaving the video game industry to pursue a new venture of being the CEO of his favorite soccer team, Liverpool.
That announcement came towards the end of February and today we’re learning that Peter Moore has sent out a final goodbye to the industry that he was part of for over ten years. While most will remember Peter Moore of his days at EA as the chief executive officer, Moore also had positions within Sega and Microsoft.
While the tweet was sent out from his personal Twitter account, Peter Moore has selected to have his personal Twitter account to be protected, one user on NeoGaf has captured the tweet and his final words along with a link to a YouTube video going over his time within the industry.
“Game Over. Press Start…
Today is my final day working in the video game industry…these are the words that I have dreaded writing for weeks now, following the announcement of my appointment as CEO of Liverpool FC. I am leaving behind thousands of great memories that comprise the career journey of a lifetime. From the advent of online gaming (albeit via a 56k modem), to the “console wars”, and now to games as 365 days a year, live experiences, I have been fortunate to have borne witness to the amazing growth of this, our wonderful gaming industry. During my days at Sega, Microsoft and EA, I have worked with some of the smartest, creative, and innovative minds on the planet. Hundreds, if not thousands of whom I am honored to call “friend”…
I shall miss everything about this industry each day henceforth.
If you work in the industry, I am in awe of what you do in bringing games to life in ways we could have only dreamed of a few short years ago. If you are a gamer, take a deep breath and a moment of reflection occasionally and admire the incredible creativity of the medium you love. And if a game disappoints, provide constructive feedback, not the vitriol that is unfortunately so prevalent nowadays.
As for me, I am crystal clear in understanding that I was merely the front man for your brilliant achievements, the “suit” that sometimes did goofy, cheesy stunts and speeches to draw attention to your phenomenally creative talent.
I move on now, not to a job, but more of a calling. With one more crank of the self-reinvention wheel, I am taking on a new and unique challenge, one that’s roots are embedded in my heart.
To everyone that I have had the privilege of working for, with, or at times, against (J), I love and cherish our time together. To my family, that has supported me as I traveled and worked longer hours than maybe I at times, I love you and thank you for our patience and tolerance.
As befits a visual medium such as ours, I‘ve put together, as much for my own benefit, a video that captures just a small sample of the immense fun that I have had working in games over the past 18 years. I hope some of these memories bring a smile to your face and further validation of how lucky we all are to be part of this unique and vibrant medium.
You’ll Never Walk Alone,
Peter”
