Since taking office in February 2026, she has regularly surprised players. Recently, Seamus Blackley, known as the "father of Xbox," was invited to Microsoft headquarters. Blackley, who was at the forefront of creating the first console 25 years ago, described the meeting as "incredible" and at the same time "strange," as he returned to the place where it all began, more than two decades later.
This visit is especially important in light of Blackley's recent, rather pessimistic statements. A few months ago, he publicly expressed concerns that Microsoft planned to gradually close the Xbox brand. At the same time, he advised Sharma to learn from legends such as Reggie Fils-Aimé and Peter Moore. However, instead of ignoring these words, the new leader decided to meet him face-to-face, showing readiness for difficult conversations about the company's mistakes and future.
This is far from the first such step. Earlier, Sharma had already invited former PlayStation head Shawn Layden, who had previously harshly criticized the Xbox Game Pass subscription, for a conversation.