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Successful Xbox Titles Had to Subsidize Underwhelming Releases, Cancellations – Rumor

Successful Xbox Titles Had to Subsidize Underwhelming Releases, Cancellations – Rumor

The report has also indicated that The Initiative's development of Perfect Dark was a "huge drag" on Xbox's profitability.

Gears of War: E-Day Studio Did Not Use Any Generative AI for Development, Says Creative Director

Gears of War: E-Day Studio Did Not Use Any Generative AI for Development, Says Creative Director

Matt Searcy went on to praise the concept art team at The Coalition and even claimed that "our art book is going to rock".

Gears of War: E-Day Was Never Meant to Come to PS5, Says The Coalition

Gears of War: E-Day Was Never Meant to Come to PS5, Says The Coalition

Creative director Matt Searcy and brand director Nicole Fawcette said that plans didn't change because there were no plans to begin with.

Gears of War: E-Day Multiplayer Information is “Coming,” Assures The Coalition

Gears of War: E-Day Multiplayer Information is “Coming,” Assures The Coalition

"This is our gameplay reveal; we haven't shown anything of this game, so we really wanted to set that groundwork," says Nicole Fawcette.

Xbox’s July Layoffs Could Involve Studio Closure – Rumor

Xbox’s July Layoffs Could Involve Studio Closure – Rumor

This latest report comes shortly after another one indicating that Xbox will be undergoing major layoffs after the end of its fiscal year.

Xbox Insiders Can Now Test Power Saving Options, UI Customization, Ability to See Mutual Friends

Xbox Insiders Can Now Test Power Saving Options, UI Customization, Ability to See Mutual Friends

Microsoft claims that the new power saving option available to Insiders on Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One can save 20 times more power.

Gears of War: E-Day – 15 Major Details Before Launch

Gears of War: E-Day – 15 Major Details Before Launch

The essence of Gears - urban warfare, terrifying odds, and relentless action - returns with The Coalition's upcoming prequel.

XBOX to Suffer Major Layoffs in July to Counter Falling Revenue – Rumor

XBOX to Suffer Major Layoffs in July to Counter Falling Revenue – Rumor

Layoffs are allegedly happening after the current fiscal quarter ends, with budget cuts also reportedly on the horizon for the division.

XBOX Leadership Outlines Five “Realities” Faced by the Company Going Forward

XBOX Leadership Outlines Five “Realities” Faced by the Company Going Forward

XBOX's latest fiscal year's performance was brought up, with CEO Asha Sharma saying "this cannot continue" going forward.

The Elder Scrolls 6 is “Coming Along Well,” Says XBOX CCO Who Promises A Reveal “At The Right Time”

The Elder Scrolls 6 is “Coming Along Well,” Says XBOX CCO Who Promises A Reveal “At The Right Time”

"When you decide to show it, you want it to be the best you’ve got", per Matt Booty, along with the promise of "hey, it’s coming soon."

Fable Has 120+ Shops, Blacksmithing and a Wanted System for Murderous Heroes

Fable Has 120+ Shops, Blacksmithing and a Wanted System for Murderous Heroes

You can be a nice guy, sure, but there's also plenty of room for committing crimes, racking up massive fines, and being a nuisance.

XBOX CEO Says New Business Model is Needed “Rather Than Premium, High-Performance” Consoles

XBOX CEO Says New Business Model is Needed “Rather Than Premium, High-Performance” Consoles

Asha Sharma says that "it will be hard to imagine mass audiences can afford thousands of dollars on a console generation."

Fable Promises an “Endless Interconnected Life Sim” as NPCs and Reputations Shine in New Gameplay

Fable Promises an “Endless Interconnected Life Sim” as NPCs and Reputations Shine in New Gameplay

Playground highlights the trials and tribulations of Silverbrook and how Reputations will evolve your character on their journey.

Marvel’s Blade Concept Artist Says it Hasn’t Been Cancelled

Marvel’s Blade Concept Artist Says it Hasn’t Been Cancelled

Responding to a fan on social media about the state of the studio, Arkane Lyon's Jean-Luc Monnet said to let the studio "cook".

Gaming Hardware Prices Will Likel Increase Even Higher, Say Analysts

Gaming Hardware Prices Will Likel Increase Even Higher, Say Analysts

Analysts believe that the current hikes may only be the beginning, and depending on market conditions, things could get much worse.

XBOX Will Get More Exclusive Games as the Business Starts Getting Healthier, Says CEO

XBOX Will Get More Exclusive Games as the Business Starts Getting Healthier, Says CEO

Asha Sharma acknowledged that the company isn't healthy right now, leading to it testing the waters with a few console exclusives.

Project Helix Plans Involve Rethinking “What the Console Model Can Look Like”, Says Chief Strategist

Project Helix Plans Involve Rethinking “What the Console Model Can Look Like”, Says Chief Strategist

Matthew Ball also noted that, while there might be a demand for more Xbox consoles, memory shortages have been an issue for the company.

Gears of War: E-Day Trailer With PS5 Logo Has Been Taken Down After Exclusivity Announcement

Gears of War: E-Day Trailer With PS5 Logo Has Been Taken Down After Exclusivity Announcement

Marketing chief Aaron Greenberg denies claims of a last-minute change to exclusivity, saying only a "very small internal group" knew.

XBOX is Just Getting Started With Console-Exclusive Releases, Says Chief Strategist

XBOX is Just Getting Started With Console-Exclusive Releases, Says Chief Strategist

"We have an internal framework and strategy that we are using to approach exclusives on and off the platform," said Matthew Ball.

Xbox Game Pass Lost “Millions of Subscribers” After 2025 Price Hike, per Chief Strategy Officer

Xbox Game Pass Lost “Millions of Subscribers” After 2025 Price Hike, per Chief Strategy Officer

XBOX's Matthew Ball confirms that the hikes didn't sit well with much of its player base, though things have stabilized since.