US EditionIt's Been Years Since Xbox Acquired A Studio, But It Sounds Like They're Considering It Again
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It's Been Years Since Xbox Acquired A Studio, But It Sounds Like They're Considering It Again
There's a mention of "M&A" in the big new statement.It's been a very long time since Xbox last acquired a studio, and to be honest we're still a little traumatised by that whole process (!) — it was a very drawn out takeover of Activision Blizzard that lasted almost two full years.The takeover finally completed in late 2023, and we haven't seen studio acquisitions from Xbox in recent years, but new boss Asha Sharma and EVP Matt Booty have sugges…
Ashsa Sharma, head of Microsoft Gaming, and Matt Booty, head of Xbox Content, have published an open letter explaining how they see the future of Xbox. The most important findings are: "Microsoft Gaming is going to be simply "Xbox" – thank God! – and the console will continue to be the heart of the business – thank God too! – but there are also major restructurings ahead. As the letter says: "The model that has brought us here will not lead us i…
'We have to be honest about where we are; we're a challenger' - Xbox bosses share open letter about the future, promising affordability and referencing Roblox
Microsoft Gaming boss Ashsa Sharma and Xbox content boss Matt Booty have shared an open letter with the world about what they see as the future of Xbox. The topline takeaways are that "Microsoft Gaming" will now simply be known as "Xbox", thank god, that console is still at the heart of operation, thank god, but also that there's significant reshaping to be done. As the letter says: "The model that got us here won't be the one that takes us forw…
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