several sources said resource GamesIndustry.biz about what Phil Harrison will soon be leaving Microsoft. The Corporation declined to comment. Harrison in conversation with journalist Eurogamer reported the following: "I'm sorry, but it seems to me that we can not yet talk about it". Chris Charla, Director of ID@Xbox, also refused to comment.

Harrison was corporate Vice President of Microsoft in 2012. Prior to that, he worked for many years President of Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios, as well as some time spent on the Board of Directors of a streaming service Gaikai.

In January 2013 Harrison announced the launch of a Lift London, new London Studio developer. She had to create a new IP for tablets, smartphones and smart TVs. Today the site GamesIndustry.biz said that Lift London will be closed, and its employees will move to a new position in Microsoft Soho Productions, known for Kinect Sesame Street TV. Perhaps the departure of Harrison is tied with the closing Lift London.