User:Agentostrich/Laura Massey
Laura Massey | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 1, 1983 |
| Other names | Lollipop |
| Occupation | Software Development Engineer for Xbox Live |
| Known for | Co-Host of "Major Nelson Radio" podcast |
| Website | http://www.twitter.com/lauralollipop |
Laura Massey, also known by her Xbox Live gamertag lollip0p, is a Software Development Engineer for the Microsoft gaming network Xbox Live.[1] Since July 2009 Massey has been a regular co-host on the popular weekly podcast Major Nelson Radio where she provides opinions and news on various topics including, among other things, video games, gadgets and developments in Xbox Live.[2] Additionally, the popular technology blog Engadget identified Massey as one of the best and most knowledgeable people to follow on Twitter for Microsoft news.[3]
Personal
[edit]Massey is an avid Xbox 360 gamer and has played 147 games and accumulated a gamerscore of 26,034.[4] At PAX East 2011 she participated in a live recording of Major Nelson Radio during which she performed the Robot in front of a large audience.[5]
Accomplishments
[edit]Massey is a member of the development team responsible for creating and implementing the Xbox Live Parties feature included in the New Xbox Experience.[6] Massey is also the creator of Nerd Trivia, a trivia game played entirely through social media outlet Twitter. [7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Geek of the Week: Laura Massey, Xbox software engineer"
- ^ "Major Nelson Radio, Show #326"
- ^ "Who should I follow on Twitter? All about Microsoft"
- ^ "lollip0p Gamer Profile"
- ^ "Youtube clip of Massey dancing"
- ^ "Xbox Live Engineering Blog: Xbox Live Parties"
- ^ "An Interview with Nerd Trivia Creator Laura Massey"