Windows Central

A farewell to Phil Spencer, he who saved Xbox — and salutations to Asha Sharma, who will steer Xbox through its toughest era

The biggest change to Xbox in years, and it might've come at exactly the right time. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. What a way ...
Windows Central

Xbox’s own co‑founder thinks the brand is being sunset — and Microsoft’s AI pivot might explain why

Seamus Blackley shares concerns about Microsoft’s AI direction, suggesting Xbox could be deprioritized as the company doubles down on generative AI across its business. When you purchase through links ...
Polygon

Exclusive: Clippy explains what he knows about Microsoft's big Xbox shakeup

The Xbox brand just underwent a seismic shift. On Friday afternoon, news broke that Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer had retired from the company. Also out was Sarah Bond, who resigned from her role ...
GameSpot

"This Is An Xbox" Campaign "Offended" Employees Internally, Report Claims

Microsoft's "This Is An Xbox" advertisement blitz, which began in 2024, prompted a range of reactions from consumers. According to a report, this was part of outgoing Xbox president Sarah Bond's "Xbox ...
Mashable

Former Xbox President Sarah Bond breaks silence after surprise exit

Former Xbox president Sarah Bond has broken her silence following last week’s stunning leadership shakeup at Microsoft Gaming. In a heartfelt LinkedIn post, Bond published the note she sent to her ...
Forbes

Xbox Is Too Far Down A Rabbit Hole For Huge Changes Under New CEO

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Today is the first day that Phil Spencer is gone, and new Microsoft Gaming CEO Asha Sharma ...
Polygon

The father of Game Pass is out at Xbox — where does the service go from here?

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer announced his retirement Friday, marking the end of a 25-year career at Xbox (and a nearly 40-year career at Microsoft more broadly). Spencer’s legacy covers a wide ...
The Verge

Billions of dollars later and still nobody knows what an Xbox is

There’s new leadership in charge at Xbox, but no clear sign of where the division is heading. There’s new leadership in charge at Xbox, but no clear sign of where the division is heading. is an ...
Mashable

Huge shakeup at Xbox as CEO and president both leave

Xbox is making big changes at the very top of the corporate ladder. IGN reported the bombshell news on Friday afternoon that Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer is retiring, effective on Monday, Feb. 23 ...
Fast Company

Microsoft just handed the Xbox keys to an AI exec. The internet is already freaking out

Friday’s news of a major shake-up at Microsoft’s Xbox division caught the gaming world by surprise. Phil Spencer, who has run Xbox for almost 12 years, announced his retirement, effective ...
E&E

BLM proposes dramatic logging expansion in western Oregon

The Trump administration is proposing a major expansion of logging across millions of acres in Oregon, saying the push will reduce wildfire risks on federal lands and boost local economies. The Bureau ...
The Verge

Xbox shakeup: Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond are leaving Microsoft

After nearly 40 years at Microsoft, Xbox chief and Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer is leaving the company, along with Xbox president Sarah Bond. Spencer’s retirement was announced in a memo from ...