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Former PlayStation boss advises Xbox to focus on exclusives or platform strategy
Former PlayStation executive Shawn Layden suggested Xbox needs to choose between being a top-tier gaming platform or a leading publisher, calling it a pivotal 'Dreamcast moment' for Microsoft's gaming division under new CEO Asha Sharma.
Key points
- Shawn Layden advised Xbox to prioritize either platform exclusivity or publishing success, stating both can't be achieved simultaneously.
- The comments come during a transition period for Xbox under new CEO Asha Sharma.
- Xbox has recently undergone restructuring including layoffs and studio consolidations under Activision, Blizzard, King, and Bethesda.
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