Matt Booty

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Matt Booty is an American video game executive who serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Content Officer at Microsoft Gaming (promoted February 2026). Previously president of Xbox Game Studios and head of game content and studios, he oversees Microsoft's first-party game development.

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'I have been hunted down by HR reps, lawyers, and comms people:' Developers discuss the pain and prevalence of side work clauses2026-07-29

'I have been hunted down by HR reps, lawyers, and comms people:' Developers discuss the pain and prevalence of side work clausesin newsletter2026-07-28

Xbox admits its game exclusivity strategy isn't "obvious", but insists Gears of War and Clockwork Revolution won't be the only non-PlayStation games2026-07-22

Xbox admits its game exclusivity strategy isn't "obvious", but insists Gears of War and Clockwork Revolution won't be the only non-PlayStation games2026-07-21

"There has to be a reason for people to buy an Xbox" – Senior leadership reinforces commitment to console exclusivityin newsletter2026-07-21

"There has to be a reason for people to buy an Xbox" – Senior leadership reinforces commitment to console exclusivity2026-07-20

Xbox Promises A Third Upcoming Exclusive As It Tries To Explain A Confusing Reversal2026-07-20

"I don't know how anyone remaining at Xbox Studios can feel safe" - New report reveals environment of uncertainty and fear, and a "staggering" loss of institutional knowledge2026-07-15

Pitches for a co-op Doom, a new Perfect Dark, and a John Wick-inspired cyberpunk game were cooking at id Software before Microsoft layoffs reportedly led to 136 job cuts2026-07-09

Xbox layoffs show it was too big not to fail2026-07-07

Xbox layoffs hit Bethesda: Elder Scrolls Online developer 'gutted'2026-07-07

Blizzard devs in the dark for now as president of the World of Warcraft and Diablo studio says they "can expect to hear more" soon about Microsoft's plan for the studio as Xbox faces 3,200 job cutsin newsletter2026-07-07

Microsoft's layoffs extend beyond Xbox2026-07-07

Xbox layoff plans reportedly include closing Arkane, canceling Bladein newsletter2026-07-01

Xbox upheaval news: Rumors, changes, and cancelled games in 20262026-07-01

Report Says Dishonored, Blade Developer Is Also On Xbox’s Chopping Block2026-07-01

Layoffs looming, Xbox union members argue for transparency and good-faith bargaining2026-06-30

Analysts attempt to make sense of Xbox's latest exclusivity pivot2026-06-26

Xbox Consoles Are Getting Another Price Increase In August2026-06-26

Analysts attempt to make sense of Xbox's latest exclusivity pivotin newsletter2026-06-25

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