Microsoft Says Xbox Is Not for Sale as Gaming Business Restructures
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has rejected speculation that Microsoft plans to sell its gaming business, even as Xbox undergoes layoffs, studio changes and a major restructuring
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Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has rejected speculation that Microsoft plans to sell its gaming business, even as Xbox undergoes layoffs, studio changes and a major restructuring
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