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Xbox COO and ex-Minecraft boss leaves Microsoft after just 3 months in the role
Helen Chiang, former head of Minecraft and the first COO of Xbox, has departed Microsoft after 21 years. Her exit follows significant layoffs within the Xbox division as part of a broader restructuring plan. Responsibilities for her role will be distributed among other Xbox leaders.
Planet Zoo maker Frontier Developments' adjusted operating profit jumps 62 percent
Frontier Developments, known for Planet Zoo and Planet Coaster, reported a record-breaking fiscal year 2026 with adjusted operating profit jumping 62 percent to £21.4 million. Revenue grew 16 percent to £104.8 million, driven by Jurassic World Evolution 3 and its Planet series. The company also announced leadership transitions, with Jo Cooke stepping into the CEO role, and a new agreement with Disney to develop and publish a game based on its IP.
John Hight steps down as Wizards of the Coast president
John Hight, president of Wizards of the Coast, will step down on September 1 after two years in the role. He will continue with the company as an advisor. Hight previously served as general manager for the Warcraft franchise at Blizzard. During his tenure at Wizards of the Coast, he oversaw Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: The Gathering.
