Join me, friends, for a trip back to the crazy world of mid-2012, when there was so little news on next generation hardware that we had to root through Microsoft job listings for pointers. As of 17th October, the firm is in the market for a creative producer at Microsoft Studios, who will apparently work on TV shows, comicbooks and other varieties of trans-media spin-off for the label's "entire" portfolio.

We already know about plans for a Halo TV show, presumably timed to coincide with the release of Halo for Xbox One, and Ryse is reportedly about to migrate into the realm of live action too. How else could Microsoft build on its existing properties? Could the firm learn anything from earlier attempts at Ye Olde Transmedia, such as that ill-fated Viva Pinata animated series? Let us know after perusing the listing below.

"As a Creative Producer, you will work closely with the Central Media team (writers, artists, audio and UI professionals), game leads, external partners and other key stakeholders to design and implement features and products that expand and improve our entertainment properties and platforms.

"These properties and platforms will include core, broad-appeal, and casual games; console, PC, tablet, and mobile platforms; books, graphic novels, comics, and other tangible media; and linear media such as television, webisodes, and film. Just as importantly, this producer will also be engaged in identifying genres, platforms, media, and technology not even considered yet for distributing through both traditional and new media outlets.

"This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Help us develop innovative ways to tell and expand story and build franchises and entertainment experiences at one of the world's leading game publishers using the most exceptional, cutting-edge technologies."