# LinkedIn Type: Company Source: Finance Intelligence Brief — https://getfinancebrief.com/entity/linkedin-company Canonical HTML page: https://getfinancebrief.com/entity/linkedin-company ## Timeline - **2026-07**: Fiscal year 2027 begins — Xbox budget for increased game development spending on top franchises remains unfinalized as the new fiscal year starts. - **2026-06-12**: Information reports Microsoft considering Xbox spinoff — The Information reveals Microsoft is exploring options including spinoff, wholly owned subsidiary, or joint venture for Xbox. - **2026-06-10**: Bloomberg reports Xbox layoffs and budget cuts — Xbox plans major layoffs next month and significant cuts to marketing and other budgets, the first major restructuring under Sharma. - **2026-02**: Asha Sharma appointed Xbox CEO — Microsoft names Asha Sharma as head of the Xbox gaming unit, tasking her with revitalizing the business. ## Recent coverage (1 stories) ### Microsoft weighs 3 options for Xbox future including spinoff, report says 2026-06-14 00:55:40 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 3 Microsoft is evaluating a spinoff, wholly owned subsidiary, or joint venture for Xbox as the gaming unit struggles, per the Information. Plans for increased game spending and upcoming layoffs signal a restructuring that could unlock value for investors. The potential separation mirrors successful subsidiary models like LinkedIn and GitHub. Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/microsoft-xbox-spinoff-sub-jv-options --- This page is a machine-readable summary. Sentiment measures the directional read of each development for this entity, not the tone of the reporting; impact weights consequence, not syndication reach. See https://getfinancebrief.com/guides/methodology for the full editorial methodology.