Jon Kimmich was a Lead Product Planner for Microsoft Games Studios during pivotal parts of the XBOX conception, launch and lifespan. Jon was instrumental in the acquisition of many titles for Microsoft Games Studios publishing for both the PC and XBOX platforms. Together with Ed Fries and Stuart Moulder, Jon was responsible for the acquisition of Bungie Studios, FASA Interactive, and Digital Anvil. In addition to acquisitions, Jon secured publishing rights for Microsoft for externally developed games such as Dungeon Siege by Gas Powered Games, Rise of Nations from Big Huge Games, and MechAssault by Day 1 Studios as well as many internally developed games such as Crimson Skies, MechWarrior 4: Vengeance, Brute Force and Halo.