Xbox boss Asha Sharma praises emotional games, singles out Firewatch

Asha Sharma, the new Microsoft Gaming CEO, has offered unexpected shoutouts for her favorite games. She succeeds Phil Spencer as head of the Xbox division and was previously the head of Microsoft's CoreAI product. Sharma does not have much professional experience in the games industry, but she is trying to let everyone know that she likes to game.

Sharma said great games make you "feel something," and she singled out Firewatch, the 10-year-old walking sim from former Telltale devs.

Her comments underline an emphasis on emotional storytelling and a personal appreciation for narrative-driven titles as part of her approach to the role.

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