06 May, 2026

Microsoft Gaming Names Asha Sharma CEO as Phil Spencer Steps Down

Microsoft (hereafter “MS”) announced on the 20th that it has appointed Asha Sharma as CEO of Microsoft Gaming. The appointment is part of a large-scale executive restructuring carried out as Xbox marks its 25th anniversary.   Satya Nadella, Chairman and CEO of Microsoft, explained the rationale behind appointing Sharma, saying, “We highly valued the performance […]

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Nexon CEO Daehyun Kang Takes Direct Control of MapleStory: Idle RPG After Probability Controversy

Nexon announced on the 2nd via an internal notice that Daehyun Kang, co-CEO of Nexon Korea, will concurrently serve as head of the Maple Division.   The Maple Division is a core organization responsible for the development and live operations of games based on the MapleStory IP. The appointment is widely interpreted as a move […]

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