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Xbox is launching XP for film, TV and other experiences beyond games

The Verge reports XP will bring existing Xbox teams working on consumer products, live events and partnerships under one division.

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The Verge reports Xbox is bringing its work outside games under a new XP division. An Xbox blog cited by the outlet names film and TV, consumer products, live experiences and partnerships as its four investment areas. Kayleen Walters will lead XP, while Maria Angelidou-Smith is set to become Mojang’s CEO on October 19.

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Xbox is putting its work beyond video games under a new division called XP, a play on Experience Points. The company says the unit brings together capabilities already spread across different teams, while games will remain at the center of its franchises.

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XP has four investment areas: Pictures for film and television adaptations, Products for licensing and merchandise, Places for broadcasts, live events and location-based experiences, and Partnerships for creators, sponsors and brands.

Kayleen Walters is moving from Mojang to become XP’s president. Xbox’s leadership announcement says former Reddit chief product officer Maria Angelidou-Smith will take over as CEO of Mojang and Minecraft on Oct. 19.

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XBOX WireNew Leadership Appointments and XBOX Division1h
The Verge@vergeXbox’s new ‘XP’ arm will oversee Xbox experiences outside of video games, including movies, consumer products, and live events. https://www.theverge.com/games/1007602/xbox-xp-division-film-tv-products-events1h
Tom Warren@tomwarrenView post on X1h
Techmeme@TechmemeXbox launches XP, a division to manage four non-gaming "investment areas": Xbox Pictures for film and TV, Xbox Products, Xbox Places, and Xbox Partnerships (The Verge) (Visit Techmeme dot com for the link and full context!)1h
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    XBOX WireNew Leadership Appointments and XBOX Division1h
    The Verge@vergeXbox’s new ‘XP’ arm will oversee Xbox experiences outside of video games, including movies, consumer products, and live events. https://www.theverge.com/games/1007602/xbox-xp-division-film-tv-products-events1h
    Tom Warren@tomwarrenView post on X1h
    Techmeme@TechmemeXbox launches XP, a division to manage four non-gaming "investment areas": Xbox Pictures for film and TV, Xbox Products, Xbox Places, and Xbox Partnerships (The Verge) (Visit Techmeme dot com for the link and full context!)1h
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