Microsoft spinning up the rumor mill about selling Xbox feels like a classic distraction tactic.

Xbox is (probably) not for sale | OpinionFor much of this year, each new week has brought with it a new impetus for a rash of articles on Microsoft’s Xbox misfortunes. From deep wounds like layoffs and project cancellations, to stinging papercuts like internal memos, poorly received public statements, or unflattering data points, as the company struggles to turn around a giant business that’s veered terribly off track, each new headline feels like a little fresh bloodletting. Read morewww.gamesindustry.biz