Summary
Phil Spencer, the head of Microsoft's gaming division, is retiring after nearly 40 years with the company. Asha Sharma, who has a background in artificial intelligence, will take over his role. Some Xbox fans are concerned about her limited experience in gaming.
Key Facts
- Phil Spencer started as a Microsoft intern in 1988 and became chief of the gaming division in 2022.
- Spencer is leaving Microsoft, and Asha Sharma will replace him as head of the gaming division.
- Sharma previously worked with Microsoft’s AI initiatives and has experience with Meta, Facebook's owner.
- Some Xbox fans worry about Sharma's lack of gaming industry experience.
- Xbox executive Matt Booty was promoted to chief content officer.
- Microsoft announced there are no changes planned for their gaming studios.
- Sharma promised not to rely heavily on AI in game development, emphasizing that games should be human-crafted.
- Under Spencer, Microsoft made significant acquisitions like Mojang and Activision Blizzard and launched Xbox Game Pass.
