Xbox CEO Asha Sharma criticizes Phil Spencer's strategy for recent layoffs
Originally published Jul 7, 2026
By Andy Chalk · PC Gamer
AI-generated summary based on PC Gamer · Aggregated by GamingCurve · Human-reviewed and approved on Jul 7, 2026
Key points
- Xbox CEO Asha Sharma stated that the company is struggling due to neglecting its 'core business.'
- She implied that Phil Spencer's strategy contributed to recent layoffs.
- Sharma suggested that the company spread itself too thin, leading to the need for restructuring.
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma stated that the company is struggling due to neglecting its 'core business.' She did not mention Phil Spencer by name but implied that his strategy contributed to the recent layoffs. Sharma suggested that the company spread itself too thin, leading to the need for restructuring.
Read the original story: PC Gamer — by Andy Chalk