Asha Sharma speaks about XBOX for the 25th anniversary
, by Enzo
In a (long) post on the X platform, Asha Sharma discusses Microsoft and XBOX division on the occasion of the division’s 25th anniversary. The full statement can be viewed via the pinned post below. Here is a summary:
Asha Sharma begins by looking back at the history of video games within the company, which began as early as 1979 with Microsoft Adventure, before going on to develop numerous iconic titles such as Minesweeper, Age of Empires, and Flight Simulator.
In 2001, Microsoft launched the first Xbox console, the result of the secret Project Midway” Powerful and innovative for its time, it stood out in particular for its built-in hard drive, Ethernet connection, and flagship game Halo: Combat Evolved. In 2002, the launch of Xbox LIVE revolutionized online gaming with friend lists and matchmaking.
Twenty-five years later, Xbox has become one of the world’s leading players in the video game industry, with four generations of consoles and a catalog of major franchises such as Call of Duty, Minecraft, Forza, and Halo. On this occasion, Asha extends her heartfelt thanks to the company’s teams, its studios, its partners, and above all, its players, who have helped shape this history.
For the next 25 years, the company aims to make game development more accessible and ambitious through new technologies, particularly artificial intelligence. The goal is to enable small teams and even indie creators to bring to life projects that previously required hundreds of developers and substantial budgets.