GoKawiilMicrosoft Launches Xbox XP Division to Turn Games Into Movies, TV and Merchandise
Microsoft's Xbox unit announced a new division called XP that will expand its game franchises into film, television, merchandise and live events. The division includes four arms—Xbox Pictures, Xbox Products, Xbox Places and Xbox Partnerships—and will be led by Kayleen Walters, former executive producer of A Minecraft Movie. Maria Angelidou-Smith, previously of Meta and Reddit, was also named the new CEO of Mojang and Minecraft.
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The move suggests Xbox is trying to capitalize on the commercial success of Minecraft and Fallout adaptations to build a broader entertainment business beyond gaming hardware and software, as stated by Chief Strategy Officer Matthew Ball's goal to become the 'number one entertainment company in the world.' This expansion comes after a difficult year of layoffs and revenue declines for Xbox, which could indicate the company is seeking new revenue streams to offset struggles in its core business. The leadership hires signal an emphasis on franchise marketing and product expertise drawn from outside traditional gaming.
- Xbox is creating a new division, XP, to adapt games into movies, TV, merchandise and live events.
- Kayleen Walters, producer of A Minecraft Movie, will lead XP; Maria Angelidou-Smith becomes Mojang/Minecraft CEO.
- The expansion follows a turbulent year for Xbox marked by layoffs and revenue losses.
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