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'Indian nepotism, no gaming background': Internet slams Microsoft for hiring Asha Sharma as CEO of Xbox

A leadership shake-up at Microsoft’s gaming arm sparked online backlash, with gamers accusing the company of “Indian nepotism” after it named AI executive Asha Sharma as the new head of Xbox.

The Times of India

'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.

TechRadar

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

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Former Xbox director Larry Hryb 'Major Nelson' has advice for the new Microsoft Gaming CEO Asha Sharma — and what he said is absolutely right

Asha Sharma has replaced Phil Spencer Microsoft Gaming's CEO, and former Xbox director Larry "Major Nelson" Hryb has shared some advice for her.

Windows Central

Meet Asha Sharma: Indian-origin executive named CEO of Microsoft Gaming

Microsoft has appointed Asha Sharma as the new CEO of its gaming division, succeeding Phil Spencer. Sharma, with a background in AI and platform leadership, aims to refocus on Xbox's core audience amidst industry challenges like slowing revenue and intense competition. This significant leadership shift signals a strategic reset for…

The Times of India

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.

PC Gamer

New Xbox boss promises no 'soulless AI slop' after moving over from Microsoft's CoreAI products division

"We will not chase short-term efficiency or flood our ecosystem with soulless AI slop," said Asha Sharma, the new CEO of Microsoft Gaming.

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End of an era: Xbox's CEO Phil Spencer is officially retiring next week

Xbox's Phil Spencer is officially retiring as head of Xbox, and president Sarah Bond is reportedly resigning. Here's what we've heard so far.

Tom’s Guide

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

GamesRadar

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.

Dot Esports

Xbox boss Phil Spencer is leaving, and a Microsoft AI exec is taking over with president Sarah Bond also resigning

Phil Spencer has been with Microsoft since 1988

GamesRadar

Xbox boss Phil Spencer is retiring, and his replacement is an AI executive who joined Microsoft in 2024

Sarah Bond, who was widely expected to take the reins one day, has instead resigned from the company.

PC Gamer

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

Windows Central

Everything we know about Fable, the reboot on the twisted heroes RPG series

Fable is heading back to Albion with with a revamped morality system in tow.

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If you spot any of these warning signs during heavy rain, then water could be getting into your home, and you’ll need to act fast

Keep your eyes peeled for signs of water ingress

Windows Central

Square Enix director promises Final Fantasy 7 Remake's Rebirth and Part 3 releases will come to Xbox — "Let's enjoy the world of FFVII together"

The director of Final Fantasy 7 Remake has confirmed Rebirth and Part 3 are coming to Xbox following the first part's successful launch on the console.

The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: flawless prison drama is the first must-watch show of the year

Josh Finan continues to be brilliant in Waiting for the Out. Plus: buckle up for the final double bill of Heated Rivalry. Here’s what to watch this evening

TechRadar

In not remotely shocking news, Xbox has reportedly suffered its 'worst year on record' for console sales

Xbox reportedly had its 'worst year on record' in 2025 in news that should surprise no one.

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Microsoft killed his dream MMO despite apparently loving it, says former Elder Scrolls Online head, so he left: "The game I had waited my entire career to create"

Matt Firor left Zenimax after the cancellation of Project Blackbird

Evening Standard

TV house hunter Phil Spencer says MBE for charity work ‘very overwhelming’

The Location, Location, Location presenter was recognised in the New Year Honours for charitable services.

TechRadar

Xbox can’t wait to get out of 2025 and start talking about the next generation

Microsoft priced itself out of the console market and started talking up the next generation.

PC Gamer

Microsoft's year of shame

Can't make a few trillion dollars without ditching game developers, going googoo gaga for AI and supplying tech to the military, I suppose!

GamesRadar

Hideo Kojima says watch the OD teaser trailer "100 times" and you'll get a "big hint" about what his new horror game actually is: "I can't say anything else"

"Mr Phil will be angry with me"

Operation Sports

As Game Pass Cloud Use Grows, Are Madden, EA FC, and 2K Ready for a Streaming-First Future?

Cloud gaming is growing, but sports games are the odd ones out.

GamesRadar

Steam Machine is "Microsoft's worst nightmare" according to analysts, and one day Xbox games might be more beneficial to Valve than their own publisher: "Xbox console sales have really struggled"

Well, that's ominous

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