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EPISODE · Feb 24, 2026 · 1H 12M

A New Era for Xbox Starts Now

from The Gaming Duo · host The Gaming Duo Podcast

This week on The Gaming Duo, we break down major changes across the gaming industry.Phil Spencer retires after 38 years at Microsoft, and Sarah Bond exits Xbox. Microsoft names Asha Sharma, formerly an AI and platform executive, as the new CEO of Microsoft Gaming, with Matt Booty stepping into the role of Chief Content Officer. We discuss what this transition means for Xbox’s future, the direction of console and Game Pass, and how realistic Sharma’s early commitments are.We also cover Sony’s decision to shut down Bluepoint Games, the studio behind Demon’s Souls (PS5) and Shadow of the Colossus. What led to the closure, and what does it signal about PlayStation’s broader strategy?A big week for industry leadership and studio changes Gaming Duo Discord: https://discord.gg/X8ZAEREkGh

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