Xbox's First-Ever Chief Operating Officer Leaves Role Just Three Months After It Was Created

Amazon and Google signed 20-year deals with Constellation Energy for nuclear power, totaling $4.3B. Amazon secured 690 MW from Calvert Cliffs, while Google's deal covers 11 reactors. Critics question if these agreements will meet data center demand and impact household electricity costs. The Energy Department approved $4.4B in loans for nuclear facilities. Meta, Microsoft, and Amazon have also made significant nuclear power agreements.

Helen Chiang, Xbox's COO, left Microsoft after three months. She had led Minecraft and was promoted in July. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma thanked her but gave no reason. Chiang's responsibilities will be split among other leaders. Microsoft plans 3,200 job cuts by 2027, with more layoffs expected this year and next.

Helen Chiang, Xbox's first COO, left Microsoft after 21 years, months after her promotion. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma announced the departure, attributing it to personnel matters. The COO role was created in July as part of a restructuring plan that includes layoffs. Chiang's duties are temporarily split among other Xbox leaders.

Microsoft's Xbox reportedly sought $800 million from Netflix for a seven-year deal to adapt its games, but talks collapsed. Netflix initially offered $500 million. Xbox is now pursuing smaller deals. Both companies have ongoing projects, including a Gears of War movie and animated series for Minecraft and Diablo. Netflix recently laid off 1,000 employees and several executives.

Microsoft's Xbox reportedly sought $800 million from Netflix for a seven-year deal to exclusively adapt its games into movies and TV shows, according to Puck. Netflix initially offered $500 million, but the deal fell through after recent executive changes at Netflix. Both companies plan future collaborations, including adaptations of Gears of War, Minecraft, and Diablo. Xbox is now pursuing smaller deals with other partners.

Netflix reportedly offered Microsoft's Xbox $500m for exclusive film and TV rights to its games, but talks collapsed when Xbox countered with an $800m ask. Netflix has since withdrawn the offer, and Xbox is pursuing smaller deals. Netflix declined to comment, while Xbox confirmed interest in its IP and upcoming projects with Netflix.