Xbox CEO Asha Sharma wants the company to "entertain more than a billion people" every day: here's why that's a deeply unrealistic thing to say
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has set a target to entertain more than a billion people every day, sparking debate over the goal's feasibility.
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The brief
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has announced an ambition for the company to entertain over a billion people daily. This target comes amidst a period of workforce reduction, with reports indicating that 15% of the staff has been eliminated.
Coverage from PC Gamer, Eurogamer.net, and others characterizes the goal as unrealistic or delusional. PC Gamer specifically notes that this target is 24 times higher than the peak population of Steam.
Further reporting is expected to focus on how Xbox intends to reach this user base following its recent workforce cuts.
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Quick answers
What is Asha Sharma's goal for Xbox?
She wants the company to entertain more than a billion people every day.
How does this goal compare to Steam's reach?
According to PC Gamer, the target is 24 times more than the peak population of Steam.
What recent workforce changes occurred at Xbox?
Push Square reports that Xbox eliminated 15% of its workforce.
Coverage (5)
- Asha Sharma Wants Xbox To Reach 1 Billion Players Everyday Tech4Gamers · 6h ago
- Xbox's CEO wants its games to cater to 'more than a billion people each day', or 24 times more than the peak population of Steam, which is delusional PC Gamer · 6h ago
- Asha Sharma Wants Xbox To "Entertain" A Billion People Daily Insider Gaming · 6h ago
- Despite Eliminating 15% of Its Workforce, Xbox Wants a Billion Players Per Day Push Square · 6h ago
- Xbox CEO Asha Sharma wants the company to "entertain more than a billion people" every day: here's why that's a deeply unrealistic thing to say Eurogamer.net · 6h ago
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