By Zack Kotzer
Publication Date: 2026-03-08 19:02:00
Earlier this week, newly appointed Xbox CEO Asha Sharma announced that development on the console’s next generation had begun, tentatively titled Project Helix. The announcement was light on specifics. Around the same time, Sharma held an internal town hall with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. A popular rumor mill claimed that Nadella had given Sharma a “blank check” for the project. A representative of Microsoft intervened, saying that no, no she does not.
““Asha Sharma has my full trust and has A BLANK CHECK to revive Xbox and the trust of the fans no matter the cost” was not said,” posted Chief Communications Officer Frank Shaw.
this: “Asha Sharma has my full trust and has A BLANK CHECK to revive Xbox and the trust of the fans no matter the cost” was not said.
— Frank X. Shaw (@fxshaw) March 7, 2026
The response was prompted by eXtas1s, a YouTuber who dedicated an 18 minute video to the town hall and the situation stirring at…
