Microsoft's Xbox Launches New XP Division for Films, TV, and Consumer Products

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Microsoft's Xbox has created a new division called XP to oversee experiences beyond video games. This division will centralize existing work on film and TV adaptations, consumer products, and live events. Xbox Chief Strategy Officer Matthew Ball outlined four core investment areas, including Xbox Pictures for linear storytelling. The move aims to expand Xbox's intellectual property into new entertainment formats and consumer markets.

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