UPDATE: Xbox responds, and source familiar with the situation alleges Chaing was terminated for "policy violations".

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UPDATE 6.00pm (UK): In a formal statement, Xbox told Eurogamer: "We don't discuss individual personnel matters. We're grateful for Helen's years of service and wish her well".

A verified source familiar with the situation separately told Eurogamer that Helen Chiang had allegedly been "terminated for policy violations". Eurogamer has not been able to independently verify this claim.

Original story follows.

ORIGINAL STORY 2.00pm BST: Helen Chiang, Xbox's first-ever chief operating officer (COO), is leaving Microsoft just three months after taking the job.

According to The Verge , Xbox CEO Asha Sharma confirmed Chiang's departure in an internal memo circulated on 23rd October.

"Helen Chiang is leaving Microsoft today.…