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'There's Some Amount Of Streamlining Asha Is Doing...Which Is Great To See'
Kotaku • • technology
Key Points:
- Xbox is undergoing a significant corporate reset under new CEO Asha Sharma, involving extensive layoffs and restructuring, including moving the Halo franchise under Activision.
- Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella expressed strong confidence in Xbox's intellectual property portfolio and its potential to produce great games moving forward.
- Despite over 1,600 layoffs this year and plans for an additional 1,600 cuts, Nadella showed no public empathy, framing the streamlining as necessary for Xbox's growth.
- Nadella emphasized the goal of creating a sustainable business model to expand gaming access across PCs and Xbox platforms, aiming for growth in the next fiscal year.
- The corporate reset is focused on making Xbox a leading publisher and platform provider, with a commitment to delivering high-quality games during this transition.
