Report: Microsoft weighing up spinning off Xbox
Microsoft is reportedly considering spinning off or restructuring its Xbox division as a wholly owned subsidiary to improve its financial sustainability. New Xbox boss Asha Sharma has reportedly received approval to increase spending on key franchises like Halo and Fallout to accelerate development, despite recent revenue declines and plans for further layoffs.
- Entities
- Company: Microsoft
- Game: Halo
- Person: Satya Nadella
- Topic: Business Strategy
- Topic: Layoffs
- Company: Activision Blizzard
- Company: Xbox
- Game: Fallout
- Person: Amy Hood
- Topic: Game Development
- Game: The Elder Scrolls
- Person: Asha Sharma
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