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Ex-Microsoft Xbox lead says he thinks Phil Spencer "did a fantastic job," and believes new CEO Asha Sharma has an "edge" — "I'm very optimistic."

Former Microsoft Xbox lead Ed Fries praises Phil Spencer's work and says he believes Asha Sharma can "make things happen, change the world" as CEO.

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I polled over 14,000 Xbox gamers on exclusivity — only 12.4% said Xbox should have zero exclusive games

I polled over 14,000 Xbox gamers on exclusivity — only 12.4% said Xbox should have zero exclusive games

Incoming Xbox CEO Asha Sharma will have to navigate the rather fractious debate on whether or not Xbox Series X|S or Helix should have exclusive games.

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At Microsoft's big Xbox all-hands meeting, leaders paid tribute to the team, Sarah Bond, Phil Spencer, and the future — "We are going to start with console, and make sure that we understand that this is our reference experience."

At Microsoft's big Xbox all-hands meeting, leaders paid tribute to the team, Sarah Bond, Phil Spencer, and the future — "We are going to start with console, and make sure that we understand that this is our reference experience."

Microsoft's gaming team had a big all-hands meeting last week, and the mood was emotional, but also energized and jubilant. Here's what outgoing CEO Phil Spencer and incoming CEO Asha Sharma had to say.

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Microsoft's execs can't stop hooting and hollering about AI, but Xbox's new overlords promise 'We've got no pressure' from up top that would 'flood our ecosystem with slop'

I'm relieved. Are you relieved? I'm relieved.

Ex-Microsoft gaming VP isn't worried new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma doesn't have a gaming background — "I think that’s going to be okay ... that can work fine."

Ed Fries, Microsoft's former game publishing VP, says it's okay that the new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma doesn't have gaming experience. Here's why.

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Xbox faces "no directive" from Microsoft to use AI, Matt Booty insists, despite new CEO's background: "We're committed to art made by people"

Microsoft Gaming CEO Asha Sharma says "we need to draw lines on what we won't do"

Why Xbox’s corporate shake-up matters for everyone who plays games

With its longtime figureheads stepping aside, Microsoft’s gaming division faces a pivotal moment, raising questions about whether it can still balance creative ambition with corporate strategy in the age of AI

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From our conversations with Xbox leadership: a firm stand against AI‑generated junk — "we're committed to art made by people"

From our conversations with Xbox leadership: a firm stand against AI‑generated junk — "we're committed to art made by people"

In another haymaker against the use of AI, Asha Sharma and Matt Booty sat down with Windows Central to discuss its use.

Windows Central

Exclusive: Talking to new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma and CCO Matt Booty — "This team has brought it back before, and I'm here to help us do it again."

Exclusive: Talking to new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma and CCO Matt Booty — "This team has brought it back before, and I'm here to help us do it again."

As former Xbox CEO Phil Spencer prepares to exit, we caught up with incoming CEO Asha Sharma and newly promoted CCO Matt Booty to learn about what the future holds for Microsoft's gaming operation.

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Microsoft's new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma celebrates Phil Spencer's legacy — "A lot of careers get summed up by milestones. Phil’s impact shows up in stories."

Microsoft's new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma celebrates Phil Spencer's legacy — "A lot of careers get summed up by milestones. Phil’s impact shows up in stories."

With Microsoft Gaming CEO and Xbox head Phil Spencer retiring and Asha Sharma taking his place, she took to social media to celebrate Spencer's legacy.

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Xbox’s leadership shift proves it: the gamer era is over, AI runs the show now

Xbox’s leadership shift proves it: the gamer era is over, AI runs the show now

As the former lead of CoreAI at Microsoft steps in to replace Phil Spencer, the question remains. What does the future of Xbox and its relationship with AI look like?

Windows Central

'We will not...flood our ecosystem with soulless AI slop,' new Xbox chief promises Xbox fans

'We will not...flood our ecosystem with soulless AI slop,' new Xbox chief promises Xbox fans

Xbox chief Phil Spencer is leaving Microsoft, and Asha Sharma is the new lead and promises a renewed committment ot Xbox and not so much AI.

Xbox's new chief content officer Matt Booty says "there are no organizational changes underway" following abrupt leadership shakeup, which seems like a businessy way of saying no one's been canned

Xbox's new chief content officer Matt Booty says "there are no organizational changes underway" following abrupt leadership shakeup, which seems like a businessy way of saying no one's been canned

You could've just said you aren't planning any layoffs right now

No layoffs at Xbox as a result of leadership shakeup, new chief content officer Matt Booty says: 'My focus is on supporting the teams and leaders we have in place and creating the conditions for them to do their best work'

No layoffs at Xbox as a result of leadership shakeup, new chief content officer Matt Booty says: 'My focus is on supporting the teams and leaders we have in place and creating the conditions for them to do their best work'

We'll see how long that lasts.

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New Xbox CEO, a former Meta and Instacart exec brought in from Microsoft's AI division, says "we will not chase short-term efficiency or flood our ecosystem with soulless AI slop"

Phew, I was worried there

Phil Spencer Retires from Xbox After 38 Years as Microsoft Taps AI Exec as Gaming CEO

Asha Sharma will take over as CEO, reiterating the importance of core gamers.

Windows Central

Phil Spencer retires as Microsoft appoints Asha Sharma CEO of Microsoft Gaming; major Xbox leadership reshuffle announced

Xbox enters a new era as Phil Spencer retires and Asha Sharma takes over

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Xbox Walks Back $80 Price Point and Reaffirms Focus on "Player Value"

Xbox is allegedly less focused on price and more on quality.

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After deciding not to charge $80 for The Outer Worlds 2, Xbox head says Microsoft will keep listening to fan feedback but has to run a "healthy business"

Pricing remains a tricky balance to strike

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Forza Horizon 6 Set to Appear at January 2026 Xbox Developer Direct

Forza fans will have more info soon.

Call of Duty writer Taylor Sheridan is a ‘good match’ for video game movie, Xbox boss says

With the Yellowstone creator set to write the script with Lone Survivor's Peter Berg, Microsoft’s president of game content and studios Matt Booty has said Taylor Sheridan is a "good match" for the Call of Duty film.

Amid The Game Awards hubbub, Xbox quietly announces a January Developer Direct featuring the Fable and Forza Horizon 6 studio

Playground Games is on a roll

Windows Central

Future Xbox consoles may feature AMD’s FSR ray regeneration, a breakthrough that could supercharge graphics performance and next‑gen visuals, claims Xbox's Matt Booty

Microsoft president of game content and studios Matt Booty says Microsoft has co-developed FSR Ray Regeneration with AMD, with more to come in the future.

Former Microsoft exec slams Xbox lead's "social network envy," says gaming's biggest rival isn't TikTok – it's time

"Gaming doesn't compete with short-form video"

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Xbox President Says the Company Now Competes With TikTok and Movies

It looks like we can’t go a full week these days without another contentious decision/statement from Xbox. In an interview with The New York Times, the head of Xbox Game Studios, Matt Booty, stated that Xbox is not directly competing with other console makers anymore. Here’s the full statement:

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