Ed Fries
aka:
Eddy Fries
Moby ID: 15698
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Ed Fries joined Microsoft in 1985, as an intern in the Applications group, responsible for upgrading a system used to create and display online tutorials.
In 1995, Fries joined Microsoft Game Studios and began developing publishing relationships with game developers including Ensemble Studios, BioWare, Gas Powered Games, FASA Studios, Relic Entertainment, Lionhead Studios, Bizarre Creations, Big Huge Games and Rare Ltd.
Under Ed's tutelage, MGS has produced game franchises for both the Xbox and Games for Windows platforms, including Flight Simulator, Combat Flight Simulator, Age of Empires, Rise of Nations, Zoo Tycoon, Halo, MechAssault, Crimson Skies and Project Gotham Racing.
In the early days of Xbox, Ed was instrumental in locking down support from third-party developers, and in the process producing a robust game library. He also orchestrated the acquisition of Bungie Studios, Ensemble Studios, and Rare Ltd.
In January 2004, Ed Fries left the company and Shane Kim took his place. Fries consulted with the start-up company FireAnt, Inc. founded by two other ex-Microsoft employees. When the studio was acquired by Sony Online Entertainment and turned into the SOE Seattle Division, he joined Sony as executive producer of the new office.
Credited on 73 games
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| Mind Over Magic (2023, Windows) | Special Thanks |
| Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration (2022, Windows) | Starring |
| Wallace & Gromit: Big Fix Up (2021, iPhone) | Misc. |
| Age of Empires: Definitive Edition (2018, Windows Apps) | General Manager |
| Rise of Nations: Extended Edition (2017, Windows Apps) | MGS Vice President |
| Voodoo Vince: Remastered (2017, Windows) | Vice President |
| Tumblestone (2016, Windows) | Thanks and High Fives |
| République (2015, Windows) | Special Thanks |
| Halo: The Master Chief Collection (2014, Xbox One) | Thanks |
| République: Episode 3 - Ones and Zeroes (2014, iPad) | Special Thanks |
| Fable: Anniversary (2014, Windows) | Special Thanks |
| Murdered: Soul Suspect (2014, Windows) | Co-owner, Airtight Games |
| République: Episode 2 - Metamorphosis (2014, iPad) | Special Thanks |
| Soul Fjord (2014, Ouya) | Airtight Studio Leads |
| Quantum Conundrum (2012, Windows) | Airtight BigWigs |
| Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee (2010, Windows) | Special Thanks |
| Halo 2600 (2010, Atari 2600) | Programming |
| Dark Void (2010, Windows) | Co-Founder |
| Order Up! (2008, Wii) | Green Screen Thanks |
| Halo 2 (2007, Windows) | Special Thanks |
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Frequent Collaborators
People- 19 games with Matthew Whiting
- 19 games with Phil Spencer
- 17 games with Stuart Moulder
- 17 games with Jo Tyo
- 17 games with Matthew Lee Johnston
- 16 games with Bill Fulton
- 16 games with Jama Cantrell
- 16 games with Ken Lobb
- 15 games with Kazuyuki Shibuya
- 15 games with Shane Kim
Companies
- 49 games with Microsoft Corporation
- 35 games with Xbox Game Studios
- 16 games with Volt Information Services, Inc.
- 13 games with Valve Corporation
- 12 games with NBG EDV Handels- und Verlags GmbH
- 10 games with Ubisoft Entertainment SA
- 10 games with Leader S.p.a.
- 9 games with TiVo Corporation
- 8 games with Microsoft S. de R.L. de C.V.
- 7 games with Microsoft Japan Co., Ltd.
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