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Microsoft Taps Non-Gamer Executive Asha Sharma to Turn Around Xbox

Asha Sharma, a 38-year-old executive with no prior video game experience, is leading Microsoft's effort to revive Xbox after years of financial strain and declining market share. She has cut thousands of jobs, consolidated studios, and refocused the business on its biggest franchises, while observers question whether Microsoft remains committed to gaming.

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Asha Sharma, a 38-year-old executive with no prior video game experience, is leading Microsoft's effort to revive Xbox after years of financial strain and declining market share. She has cut thousands of jobs, consolidated studios, and refocused the business on its biggest franc…

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