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Balatro publisher Playstack has a 'hit ratio' of over 85 percent
Balatro publisher Playstack boasts a high success rate for its published titles. Meanwhile, two senior Xbox leaders, Lori Wright and Haiyan Zhang, have departed Microsoft, announcing their exits on LinkedIn.
Two more leadership exits take place at Xbox
Two more leadership figures have departed Xbox: VP of partnerships, business development, and marketing, Lori Wright, and general manager of gaming AI, Haiyan Zhang. These departures follow recent exits from other high-ranking executives at Microsoft Gaming. Haiyan Zhang will be joining Netflix's gaming team.
Two more senior Xbox leaders exit Microsoft
Two senior leaders have departed Microsoft's Xbox division: Lori Wright, corporate VP of partnerships, business development, and marketing, and Haiyan Zhang, general manager of gaming AI. Both individuals announced their exits on LinkedIn.
Two more senior Xbox leaders exit Microsoft
Two senior leaders have departed Microsoft's Xbox division: Lori Wright, corporate VP of partnerships, business development, and marketing, and Haiyan Zhang, general manager of gaming AI. Both individuals announced their exits on LinkedIn.
Microsoft Loses Corporate VP and Xbox General Manager of Gaming AI
Microsoft has seen several senior departures from its Xbox division, including corporate VP Lori Wright and general manager of gaming AI Haiyan Zhang. Zhang is joining Netflix to focus on its gaming initiatives, while Wright's future plans are unannounced. These exits follow recent changes in Xbox leadership, including the retirement of Phil Spencer and departure of Sarah Bond.
Two more senior Xbox leaders exit Microsoft
Two senior leaders, corporate VP Lori Wright and general manager of gaming AI Haiyan Zhang, have departed Microsoft after over a decade of service. Zhang will be joining Netflix's gaming team, while Wright's next steps are unannounced. These exits follow recent leadership changes at Xbox, including the retirement of Phil Spencer and the departure of Sarah Bond.
"AI is not a shiny new feature," Xbox AI lead says, and "our games industry has been building AI systems for decades" from cheat detection to pathfinding
Xbox's general manager for gaming AI, Haiyan Zhang, stated that AI is not a new feature in the games industry, as systems for cheat detection and pathfinding have existed for decades. While acknowledging the increased scale and sophistication of current generative AI models, she emphasized that AI is not a replacement for human creativity.
Gaming Copilot AI Assistant Is Coming To Current-Gen Xbox Consoles This Year
Microsoft announced that its AI-powered Gaming Copilot assistant will be available on current-generation Xbox consoles later this year. The assistant, already in beta for PC and mobile apps, provides in-game advice, game recommendations, and can answer questions based on player profiles. Microsoft is also exploring licensing content for the AI and has introduced an AI-driven highlight reel feature for select titles on the ASUS ROG Ally.
