Xbox CEO Asha Sharma called out for "Kojima-maxxing" just before latest layoffs, former Age of Empires studio…
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma is facing criticism following recent layoffs, particularly after a publicized trip to Japan to visit Hideo Kojima and Kojima Productions. Former World's Edge studio head Shannon Loftis called out Sharma's "Kojima-maxxing" trip and "clarity is kindness" philosophy in light of the job cuts, suggesting leadership is out of touch with employees' struggles. The article highlights the perceived disconnect between leadership's actions and the ongoing restructuring and layoffs within Microsoft's gaming division.
- Entities
- Company: Microsoft
- Company: Sony
- Topic: Layoffs
- Person: Hideo Kojima
- Topic: Leadership
- Company: Xbox
- Game: Grand Theft Auto 6
- Company: World's Edge
- Person: Shannon Loftis
- Person: Asha Sharma
- Company: Kojima Productions
- Game: Age of Empires II
- Game: Physint
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