Microsoft Gaming
Coverage of Microsoft Gaming in the Nexus archive.
- Microsoft is giving its Xbox employees an Xbox email address
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma is rebranding Microsoft's gaming division as 'Xbox,' replacing 'Microsoft Gaming.' Employees will receive @xbox.com email addresses starting next month, with Mojang employees also getting @mojang.com addresses. The change aims to reinforce the Xbox brand identity.
- Microsoft’s new Xbox chief is ‘reevaluating’ exclusive games
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma is reevaluating Xbox's approach to exclusive games and windowed releases, signaling a potential strategic shift. The announcement comes amid fan backlash over Microsoft's decision to port games to PlayStation and Nintendo Switch, though no firm commitment to returning exclusives has been made.
- Microsoft brings Xbox back, scraps Microsoft Gaming
Microsoft is reverting to 'Xbox' as its gaming division brand, replacing 'Microsoft Gaming', as announced by Xbox CEO Asha Sharma. The decision was made during an internal meeting where Sharma emphasized that 'Xbox needs to be our identity', citing a departure from the previous branding. The change follows recent updates like an Xbox Game Pass price cut and hints at a partnership with Discord.