Xbox is CHANGING. New CEO Asha Sharma Reveals "The Return"
Published Feb 25, 2026 • Duration: 1:56:01
The new era of Xbox is officially here. In a massive exclusive interview with Windows Central, new Microsoft Gaming CEO Asha Sharma just broke her silence on the "Return to Xbox," new hardware announcements, and whether exclusives are coming back.
Is the multi-platform strategy over? Asha Sharma’s first major interview since taking over for Phil Spencer has sent shockwaves through the industry. With a "renewed commitment to console" and a promise that hardware is the foundation of the brand, we’re breaking down what this means for the next generation of Xbox and those "soon" hardware announcements.
🎧 Episode Chapters
0:00 Intro
1:43 Asha Sharma interview reaction
1:16:30 live discussion
🔗 Referenced Videos & Articles
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/exclusive-talking-to-new-xbox-ceo-asha-sharma-and-cco-matt-booty
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Is the multi-platform strategy over? Asha Sharma’s first major interview since taking over for Phil Spencer has sent shockwaves through the industry. With a "renewed commitment to console" and a promise that hardware is the foundation of the brand, we’re breaking down what this means for the next generation of Xbox and those "soon" hardware announcements.
🎧 Episode Chapters
0:00 Intro
1:43 Asha Sharma interview reaction
1:16:30 live discussion
🔗 Referenced Videos & Articles
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/exclusive-talking-to-new-xbox-ceo-asha-sharma-and-cco-matt-booty
🤝 Support & Partnerships
You help power the show! Check out our great sponsors and affiliates:
Reforge Roast (Our Coffee Company!) COFFEE - https://reforgeroast.com/
SPRECHER - https://sprecherbrewery.com/?ref=LONO
GLASSES - Code LONO - https://gameradvantage.com/
INTO THE AM - Code LONO - https://intotheam.com/LONO
80STEES - Code LONO - https://www.80stees.com
AMAZON AFFILIATE - https://amzn.to/2YUOXR7
🎲 Reforge Gaming Community
The Reforge Gaming Community is built on unmatched audience interaction. Join our daily Live Video Game Podcast where we break down the biggest news, deliver expert analysis, and discuss your questions in real-time. Drop in, hang out, and drive the conversation!
MEMBERSHIP - https://www.youtube.com/ReforgeGaming/join
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AUDIO - https://open.spotify.com/show/0FFSZQVL0dTcatnQKKOCNL
#Xbox #AshaSharma #WindowsCentral #GamingNews #XboxSeriesX #NextGenXbox #MicrosoftGaming #gaming #reforgegaming