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Microsoft confirms next-gen Xbox will play PC games — 'Project Helix' teased as more than just a console

Microsoft CEO Asha Sharma confirmed that the next-gen Xbox, codenamed Project Helix, will be capable of playing both Xbox and PC games.

Tom’s Hardware

Xbox Project Helix announced, "next generation console" will "play your Xbox and PC games," Microsoft says

It's apparently "the return of Xbox"

GamesRadar

Project Helix is the codename for Xbox’s next console, which will also apparently play PC games, too

Sounds like a real all-in-One machine.

Destructoid

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Xbox's next console "Project Helix" codename revealed — CEO Asha Sharma re-affirms new Xbox-PC hybrid is on the way

Microsoft's next-gen Xbox console comes into focus, as Asha Sharma re-affirms commitment to first-party hardware.

Windows Central

An old Xbox AI patent is going viral for the wrong reasons — assistive tech is actually one of the best use case scenarios for AI

New Xbox CEO Asha Sharma's AI background has thrust an old Microsoft patent into the spotlight. Its system would let assistants help you in-game.

Windows Central

Microsoft tried to ban the word "Microslop" in its Discord amid criticism of its dive into AI, predictably causing the internet to Microslop even harder

You know what? I'm gonna Microslop twice as hard

GamesRadar

At Microsoft's big Xbox all-hands meeting, leaders paid tribute to the team, Sarah Bond, Phil Spencer, and the future — "We are going to start with console, and make sure that we understand that this is our reference experience."

Microsoft's gaming team had a big all-hands meeting last week, and the mood was emotional, but also energized and jubilant. Here's what outgoing CEO Phil Spencer and incoming CEO Asha Sharma had to say.

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Xbox's Big Shift: After 32% Revenue Drop, Brand 'Sunsetted' into PC/AI Future – What Gamers Need to Know

Microsoft reports a 32% drop in Xbox hardware revenue, sparking speculation about the brand's future as the company pivots towards AI and PC gaming

International Business Times UK

Former Xbox 360 boss Peter Moore publicly shuts down Xbox co‑founder’s criticism of new CEO Asha Sharma, basically calling the 'gamer CEO' argument nonsense

Former Xbox 360 boss Peter Moore has shared his thoughts on new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma in a lengthy GamesBeat interview. Moore draws parallels to his own outsider journey, pushes back on Seamus Blackley’s “sunsetted” comments, and defends Phil Spencer’s legacy.

Windows Central

Former Xbox head hopes original co-founder's prediction the brand will be "sunsetted" is "a little misguided"

"I get that the operating margins aren't what productivity and cloud are for Microsoft, but it's an important part of their business"

GamesRadar

Microsoft's execs can't stop hooting and hollering about AI, but Xbox's new overlords promise 'We've got no pressure' from up top that would 'flood our ecosystem with slop'

I'm relieved. Are you relieved? I'm relieved.

PC Gamer

Are exclusives back? Windows Central readers react to the new Xbox CEO's strategy — "It might just be too late"

Windows Central readers are divided over Asha Sharma’s “return to Xbox” comments, with debate centered on exclusives, multiplatform strategy, and the future of Xbox hardware. While some want a renewed focus on console-only titles, others believe it may be too late to reverse course.

Windows Central

Xbox's new CEO just met with a legendarily familiar face — could it mean anything for the future of Xbox, or is it just a fun cameo?

In the face of all the turmoil, Asha Sharma recently met with none other than Larry Hryb, aka Major Nelson.

Windows Central

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is "the best of our medium," says former Microsoft Game Studios head, because games are art and human: "I don’t think you can say that about AI girlfriends"

"That’s what we should all aspire to"

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Windows Central

Ex-Microsoft gaming VP isn't worried new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma doesn't have a gaming background — "I think that’s going to be okay ... that can work fine."

Ed Fries, Microsoft's former game publishing VP, says it's okay that the new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma doesn't have gaming experience. Here's why.

Windows Central

Windows Central readers react to former Xbox President's rushed exit — Is Sarah Bond being scapegoated, or was her strategy actually a failure?

Xbox has undergone some major changes in the past week, and that includes the exit of former Xbox President Sarah Bond. Was it a necessary move, or is Bond being scapegoated? Here's what our readers are saying.

GamesRadar

Xbox faces "no directive" from Microsoft to use AI, Matt Booty insists, despite new CEO's background: "We're committed to art made by people"

Microsoft Gaming CEO Asha Sharma says "we need to draw lines on what we won't do"

Windows Central

Xbox fans are seriously wrestling with Phil Spencer’s legacy — and Asha Sharma now has to walk straight into the ring. Here's what they're saying.

Fans are split on Asha Sharma as Xbox’s new CEO, but many hope fresh leadership can refocus the brand after years of mixed decisions and shifting strategy.

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The Guardian - UK

Why Xbox’s corporate shake-up matters for everyone who plays games

With its longtime figureheads stepping aside, Microsoft’s gaming division faces a pivotal moment, raising questions about whether it can still balance creative ambition with corporate strategy in the age of AI

Tom’s Guide

Xbox isn’t dead yet — here’s how the gaming brand can make a comeback

With a new CEO at the helm, Xbox has a new chance to reinvent itself and remain competitive. Here are some of the steps it can take to survive.

TechRadar

'I want to make sure everybody knows I'm committed to Xbox'

The new CEO of Xbox has spoken on her vision for the future of the brand in a new interview.

Windows Central

Xbox hints at a shift on exclusives: “The plan is the plan until it’s not the plan”

In another haymaker against the use of AI, Asha Sharma and Matt Booty sat down with Windows Central to discuss its use.

Windows Central

From our conversations with Xbox leadership: a firm stand against AI‑generated junk — "we're committed to art made by people"

In another haymaker against the use of AI, Asha Sharma and Matt Booty sat down with Windows Central to discuss its use.

Windows Central

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma explains “return to Xbox,” stating “Xbox starts with console” in our interview

In an exclusive interview, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma reassures fans that console remains the foundation of Xbox’s future strategy and hardware investment.

Windows Central

Exclusive: Talking to new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma and CCO Matt Booty — "This team has brought it back before, and I'm here to help us do it again."

As former Xbox CEO Phil Spencer prepares to exit, we caught up with incoming CEO Asha Sharma and newly promoted CCO Matt Booty to learn about what the future holds for Microsoft's gaming operation.

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