Xbox co-founder doesn't think the brand is dead, but says its struggles are "killing" him
Seamus Blackley, original Xbox co-founder and console designer, clarified his stance on the brand's future under new head Asha Sharma, stressing that he does not think Xbox as a whole is "dead" – though he's...
Xbox co-founder thinks Phil Spencer simply burned out trying to do right by games
Xbox co-founder Seamus Blackley thinks now-former Xbox boss Phil Spencer may have simply run out of steam trying to advocate for gaming inside Microsoft. But the person Blackley is most concerned about following the leadership...
New Xbox CEO with no gaming background promises next-gen console and speaks out against 'soulless AI slop'
Asha Sharma, who has just taken over as Microsoft Gaming CEO from Phil Spencer, published a letter to employees outlining her vision for "the return of Xbox" – with a clear focus on console hardware...
Phil Spencer retiring from Xbox after 25 years, to be replaced by Microsoft AI executive
Microsoft announced a major leadership shakeup at Xbox. Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer is retiring, and Xbox president Sarah Bond is also leaving the company. Asha Sharma, formerly president of Microsoft's CoreAI division, has been...
Xbox hardware sales plunged 32% while gaming revenue dropped 9% year-over-year
Microsoft released its financial report for Q2 FY26, revealing declining performance across all key areas of its gaming division. Xbox showed particularly negative dynamics in content and services compared to the same period last year....
