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Xbox CEO Blames Layoffs On Phil Spencer's Acquisitions

When it was revealed that Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond would suddenly be stepping down from their positions at Xbox, it was clear that the company was undergoing a significant shakeup. New CEO Asha Sharma got to work immediately, throwing a few token gestures at fans to earn some goodwill before gutting studios.

When it was revealed that Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond would suddenly be stepping down from their positions at Xbox, it was clear that the company was undergoing a significant shakeup. New CEO Asha Sharma got to work immediately, throwing a few token gestures at fans to earn some goodwill before gutting studios.

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