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Netflix Reportedly Offered $500 Million for Exclusive Film and TV Rights for Xbox IP Before Deal Fell Through
Netflix reportedly offered $500 million to Microsoft for an exclusive film and TV license for Xbox IP for seven years. However, talks between the two companies collapsed after a leadership change at the streamer. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma reportedly countered with $800 million, but by then Netflix CCO Bela Bajaria had been fired.
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Next-Generation Xbox Will Reportedly Launch in 2028, Could Cost Between $1,200 and $1,800
Microsoft is reportedly planning to launch the next-generation Xbox console, Project Helix, by the holiday season in 2028. The price of the device could be between $1,200 and $1,800, according to internal projections at the company. A next-generation Xbox handheld will reportedly launch in 2027.
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Next-Generation Xbox Will Be a 'Family of Devices', Says Xbox CEO Asha Sharma
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma reportedly told staff at a town hall meeting on Tuesday that Project Helix, the next-generation Xbox, will be a “family of devices”. The executive said that the tenth generation of Xbox consoles will also cater to people “on the go”, suggesting the console family will include gaming handhelds.
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'Xbox Not For Sale': CEO Asha Sharma Denies Divestment Reports
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has denied reports that Microsoft is considering selling off its gaming division, saying the company remains committed to turning Xbox around despite recent layoffs, studio closures and years of financial struggles.
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'Xbox Is Not for Sale': CEO Asha Sharma Denies Microsoft Wants to Divest Struggling Gaming Unit
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has said that Microsoft's gaming division is not up for sale. Denying reports that claim Microsoft was considering spinning off Xbox, Sharma said the gaming unit had a "long way to go with Microsoft". Xbox recently announced a new round of layoffs and restructuring measures as part of its ongoing efforts to reset its business.
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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Says Xbox's 'Streamlining' Is 'Great to See' Days After Layoffs and Restructuring
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has said that Xbox's "streamlining" under new CEO Asha Sharma is "great to see". Nadella's comments came days after Xbox announced more layoffs and studio restructuring. The company is planning to cut 3,200 jobs by the end of fiscal year 2027. The latest round of layoffs impacted Halo Studios and other first-party develo...
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Microsoft Will Launch Disc-to-Digital Feature for Xbox Games Next Week
Microsoft has announced a new disc-to-digital feature for Xbox games that will allow players to digitise their physical game collection. The feature will roll out to insiders on August 31 and will support thousands of Xbox games. The feature will grant players a digital entitlement that will bring all the benefits of digital titles.
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Xbox CEO Calls The Elder Scrolls 6 'Incredible' After Seeing Live Playthrough, Teases Official Subtitle
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has seen a live playthrough of The Elder Scrolls 6 at Bethesda Game Studios. The Xbox chief said the game's scale and grandeur were "incredible." She added that the story was "even greater." The Elder Scrolls 6 is currently in development at Bethesda.
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Xbox Revenue Declines 10 Percent, but Microsoft CEO Expects Gaming Division to Return to Growth by End of FY27
Microsoft reported that Xbox content and services declined 10 percent year-on-year in the fourth quarter of FY2026. During the company's earnings call on Wednesday, CEO Satya Nadella said Xbox was expected to return to growth by the end of FY2027.
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After Firing 3,200 Employees, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma Is Now Leading A US Jobs Task Force
The US Federal Reserve has appointed Xbox CEO Asha Sharma to co-lead a new economic task force on jobs and productivity.
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Xbox CEO Asha Sharma's Message For Staff After Firing 3,200 Employees
In her email to workers, Sharma noted that 1,600 employees will be laid off on Monday, while the remaining ones will be let go over FY27.
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Hideo Kojima's Horror Title OD Will Feature 'New Game System' That Pushes Users to Keep Playing
Hideo Kojima has shared new details about Kojima Productions' upcoming horror game, OD. The game designer has teased a completely new game system for the title. In a new interview, Kojima said that OD's new game system will push players to keep on playing even if they are scared and want to stop.
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Microsoft Reportedly Shutting Down Hellblade Developer Ninja Theory, Several Other Xbox Studios
A week after Ninja Theory announced Senua, the next game in the Hellblade series, the studio is facing closure. Bloomberg reported Tuesday that the developer, alongside several other studios at Xbox, are at the risk of shutting down. Ninja Theory, Compulsion Games, and Double Fine are said to be in talks with Xbox to spin off.
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Microsoft Reportedly Considering Spinning Off Xbox, Accelerating Development of Fallout, The Elder Scrolls
Microsoft is reportedly weighing its options for restructuring the Xbox business amidst declining revenue and hardware sales. The company is said to be considering spinning off the gaming division or restructuring it as a wholly owned subsidiary. Xbox is reportedly also planning to invest more into its biggest franchises like Halo, Fallout, and The...
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Xbox Reportedly Planning Layoffs Next Month as CEO Asha Sharma Details Need to 'Reset' Business
Microsoft is reportedly planning a significant round of layoffs at Xbox as the division's new leadership implements a business reset. The layoffs will be implemented next month, a Bloomberg report said. Xbox chief Asha Sharma said in a memo that the company needed to face hard truths and overhaul its business across content, services, and hardware.
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Netflix Reportedly Offered $500 Million for Exclusive Film and TV Rights for Xbox IP Before Deal Fell Through
Netflix reportedly offered $500 million to Microsoft for an exclusive film and TV license for Xbox IP for seven years. However, talks between the two companies collapsed after a leadership change at the streamer. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma reportedly countered with $800 million, but by then Netflix CCO Bela Bajaria had been fired.
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Next-Generation Xbox Will Reportedly Launch in 2028, Could Cost Between $1,200 and $1,800
Microsoft is reportedly planning to launch the next-generation Xbox console, Project Helix, by the holiday season in 2028. The price of the device could be between $1,200 and $1,800, according to internal projections at the company. A next-generation Xbox handheld will reportedly launch in 2027.
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Next-Generation Xbox Will Be a 'Family of Devices', Says Xbox CEO Asha Sharma
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma reportedly told staff at a town hall meeting on Tuesday that Project Helix, the next-generation Xbox, will be a “family of devices”. The executive said that the tenth generation of Xbox consoles will also cater to people “on the go”, suggesting the console family will include gaming handhelds.
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'Xbox Not For Sale': CEO Asha Sharma Denies Divestment Reports
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has denied reports that Microsoft is considering selling off its gaming division, saying the company remains committed to turning Xbox around despite recent layoffs, studio closures and years of financial struggles.
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'Xbox Is Not for Sale': CEO Asha Sharma Denies Microsoft Wants to Divest Struggling Gaming Unit
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has said that Microsoft's gaming division is not up for sale. Denying reports that claim Microsoft was considering spinning off Xbox, Sharma said the gaming unit had a "long way to go with Microsoft". Xbox recently announced a new round of layoffs and restructuring measures as part of its ongoing efforts to reset its business.
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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Says Xbox's 'Streamlining' Is 'Great to See' Days After Layoffs and Restructuring
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has said that Xbox's "streamlining" under new CEO Asha Sharma is "great to see". Nadella's comments came days after Xbox announced more layoffs and studio restructuring. The company is planning to cut 3,200 jobs by the end of fiscal year 2027. The latest round of layoffs impacted Halo Studios and other first-party develo...
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Microsoft Will Launch Disc-to-Digital Feature for Xbox Games Next Week
Microsoft has announced a new disc-to-digital feature for Xbox games that will allow players to digitise their physical game collection. The feature will roll out to insiders on August 31 and will support thousands of Xbox games. The feature will grant players a digital entitlement that will bring all the benefits of digital titles.
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Xbox CEO Calls The Elder Scrolls 6 'Incredible' After Seeing Live Playthrough, Teases Official Subtitle
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has seen a live playthrough of The Elder Scrolls 6 at Bethesda Game Studios. The Xbox chief said the game's scale and grandeur were "incredible." She added that the story was "even greater." The Elder Scrolls 6 is currently in development at Bethesda.
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Xbox Revenue Declines 10 Percent, but Microsoft CEO Expects Gaming Division to Return to Growth by End of FY27
Microsoft reported that Xbox content and services declined 10 percent year-on-year in the fourth quarter of FY2026. During the company's earnings call on Wednesday, CEO Satya Nadella said Xbox was expected to return to growth by the end of FY2027.
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After Firing 3,200 Employees, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma Is Now Leading A US Jobs Task Force
The US Federal Reserve has appointed Xbox CEO Asha Sharma to co-lead a new economic task force on jobs and productivity.
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Xbox CEO Asha Sharma's Message For Staff After Firing 3,200 Employees
In her email to workers, Sharma noted that 1,600 employees will be laid off on Monday, while the remaining ones will be let go over FY27.
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Hideo Kojima's Horror Title OD Will Feature 'New Game System' That Pushes Users to Keep Playing
Hideo Kojima has shared new details about Kojima Productions' upcoming horror game, OD. The game designer has teased a completely new game system for the title. In a new interview, Kojima said that OD's new game system will push players to keep on playing even if they are scared and want to stop.
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Microsoft Reportedly Shutting Down Hellblade Developer Ninja Theory, Several Other Xbox Studios
A week after Ninja Theory announced Senua, the next game in the Hellblade series, the studio is facing closure. Bloomberg reported Tuesday that the developer, alongside several other studios at Xbox, are at the risk of shutting down. Ninja Theory, Compulsion Games, and Double Fine are said to be in talks with Xbox to spin off.
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Microsoft Reportedly Considering Spinning Off Xbox, Accelerating Development of Fallout, The Elder Scrolls
Microsoft is reportedly weighing its options for restructuring the Xbox business amidst declining revenue and hardware sales. The company is said to be considering spinning off the gaming division or restructuring it as a wholly owned subsidiary. Xbox is reportedly also planning to invest more into its biggest franchises like Halo, Fallout, and The...
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Xbox Reportedly Planning Layoffs Next Month as CEO Asha Sharma Details Need to 'Reset' Business
Microsoft is reportedly planning a significant round of layoffs at Xbox as the division's new leadership implements a business reset. The layoffs will be implemented next month, a Bloomberg report said. Xbox chief Asha Sharma said in a memo that the company needed to face hard truths and overhaul its business across content, services, and hardware.
