"Major Nelson Joins Midwest Games, Bolstering Xbox's Influence"

Midwest Games, a regional start-up publisher, has announced the addition of Larry "Major Nelson" Hryb, Alyssa Walles, and Gina Joseph to its leadership team. Hryb, known for his work at Xbox, joins as a communications advisor, while Walles becomes the chief operating officer and Joseph joins the board of directors. The trio aims to create more opportunities for under-served regions and creators in the gaming industry. Midwest Games recently secured a $3 million investment from backers including Microsoft and the Green Bay Packers.