Report: Microsoft weighing up spinning off Xbox - GamesIndustry.biz
Microsoft is reportedly considering spinning off its Xbox division or restructuring it as a subsidiary to improve financial sustainability. New CEO Asha Sharma has also been authorized to increase investment in major gaming franchises.
Why it matters
A potential spin-off of a major gaming brand would signal a significant shift in Microsoft's long-term strategy regarding hardware and software services.
Company management has reportedly approved a plan by new CEO Asha Sharma to increase spending on Halo, Fallout and The Elder Scrolls to speed up development, too
The article reports on corporate strategy and financial rumors using industry sources.
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