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Don’t just switch the channel… play a game

Posted on 17 July 201517 July 2015

Thrilled for my team’s announcement this week introducing XFINITY Games powered by EA. This is just the latest example of how we at Comcast are expanding and opening up the X1 platform for creating so many experiences beyond what you’d expect from TV. Probably the best way to understand the value proposition here is thru this short video:

I had a blast helping with the rollout to journalists and here’s a few excerpts from this week’s coverage of this new X1 feature:

Electronic Arts, Comcast team up to bring game streaming to TVs http://t.co/Z90agv4ZXk pic.twitter.com/0dSdU2SlNr

— CNET (@CNET) July 15, 2015

Comcast Teams Up With EA to Bring Games to Its X1 Cable Box http://t.co/TjF9L1VoBu — Variety (@Variety) July 14, 2015

Comcast to stream FIFA games down its cable network http://t.co/zfAx2mLYpy — Fortune (@FortuneMagazine) July 14, 2015

EA partners with Comcast to bring cloud games to your TV http://t.co/G6zZ5PR9jN by @Deantak pic.twitter.com/oGbZwDP6DT

— VentureBeat (@VentureBeat) July 14, 2015

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Preston is a product leader with experience scaling streaming TV entertainment platforms, two-sided marketplaces, and mobile apps used every day by millions of people. He’s VP of Product for Roku’s core end-user experience.

Previously led product teams at Comcast, eBay, and Microsoft as well as board roles with startups. He’s active in the product management community, participating and speaking frequently.

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