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  The Truth About Xbox's Future | It Is NOT For Sale 03.10.2026 8min

  Xbox is not for sale, according to Microsoft gaming CEO Asha Sharma, who directly addressed speculation about the future of Xbox in a new interview with The New York Times.Sharma says Microsoft is taking a long-term approach to Xbox, while continuing to evaluate the right partnerships and operating model for its gaming business.After months of Xbox restructuring, layoffs, studio changes and speculation about Microsoft's gaming strategy, we break down what Sharma actually said, what it means for the future of Xbox, and what questions still remain.Sources:https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/30/arts/xbox-microsoft-asha-sharma.html#Xbox #Microsoft #XboxNews
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  Gears of War: E-Day Devs Are Proud It’s an Xbox Exclusive 02.10.2026 13min

  I sat down with developers from The Coalition to talk about Gears of War: E-Day, including why they wanted the game to capture the feeling of the original Gears of War while building something completely new.We also discuss Marcus and Dom's relationship before the original trilogy, the horror and chaos of E-Day, pushing Unreal Engine and the game's visuals, favorite weapons, and what it means for Gears of War: E-Day to be positioned as an Xbox exclusive and technical showcase.#gearsofwar #gearseDay #xbox #gaming
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  Gears of War: E-Day Review – Gears Is Back 02.10.2026 9min

  Gears of War: E-Day takes the series back to the beginning with a campaign focused on survival, camaraderie, and plenty of brutal Locust combat.After finishing the campaign, I came away incredibly positive on what The Coalition has built. E-Day delivers fantastic set pieces, gorgeous environments, satisfying weapons and combat, and some memorable character moments as Marcus, Dom, Lucas, Mags and the rest of the crew fight to survive Emergence Day.There are some rough edges. Companion AI can occasionally get in the way, cover doesn't always behave the way you want it to, there are a few too many moments waiting around for doors, and one late-game boss fight didn't really work for me. The ending also feels a little abrupt.But when Gears of War: E-Day hits its stride, especially from Act 2 onward, it becomes very difficult to put down.Here's my full review of the Gears of War: E-Day campaign.
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  The Halo Team Responded to the Backlash… It Didn’t Go Well 30.09.2026 14min

  UPDATE: Halo has now responded to the growing discussion surrounding creator access, criticism of Halo Studios, and allegations that some longtime Halo creators were excluded from opportunities.Halo community director Brian Jarrard addressed the situation publicly, attempting to provide more context around how creators are selected and why some people may or may not receive access.Instead of putting the controversy to rest, though, the response has sparked even more discussion from Halo creators including The Act Man, Team Respawn and others — with questions remaining about how criticism, creator relationships and access have been handled.In this video, I break down Halo’s response, what creators are saying in return, and why I think the explanation has made the situation more complicated rather than resolving it.This is a follow-up to my previous video covering the major changes surrounding Halo Studios and the experiences creators have shared publicly.#halo #xbox #halostudios #gamingnews #haloinfinite
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  God of War Laufey Gets New Details + BIG Last of Us & Intergalactic Updates 29.09.2026 12min

  We’ve got some pretty interesting PlayStation updates today, starting with God of War Laufey.Santa Monica Studio has revealed more of Faye’s combat, including her new Serpent Bow, different firing modes, arrow types, weapon customization and new gameplay footage. Pre-orders also begin September 29 ahead of the game’s February 16, 2027 release on PS5.Meanwhile, Naughty Dog dropped some major updates for The Last of Us Day. Neil Druckmann says two new projects are in the very early stages that will expand The Last of Us canon beyond Part I and Part II.We also finally have an update on Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. Naughty Dog says it will remain quiet on the game for the rest of 2026, but plans to fully reveal Intergalactic in 2027.So yeah — quite a bit happening on the PlayStation side today.#playstation #godofwar #godofwarlaufey #thelastofus #intergalactic #ps5 #naughtydog
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  The Truth About Kojima’s Reported $400M Xbox Deal 27.09.2026 12min

  A report claiming Xbox is investing around $400 million into Hideo Kojima’s PHYSINT made the rounds this weekend, but there’s now considerably more context around that number.Christopher Dring has clarified his reporting, while Jason Schreier says a source with firsthand knowledge told him Xbox signed PHYSINT for significantly less than $400 million. Windows Central’s Jez Corden is also reporting that Xbox’s actual investment is far lower than the figure circulating online. We’ll break down what’s actually being reported about the Kojima deal, plus several other Xbox updates including the debate over GTA 6 preorders, Minecraft passing 425 million copies sold, Xbox’s new Mythic Achievement system, and some of the continued reaction to Xbox’s restructuring.
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  What Success vs Failure Will Look Like at XBOX Going Forward 26.09.2026 16min

  What does success actually look like for Xbox from here?Former Microsoft executive Jon Kimmich over on Gamesbeat argues that Xbox needs to define what it wants to be and that success for Microsoft Gaming is not necessarily the same thing as success for the Xbox platform.From Helix and Xbox hardware to Play Anywhere, PC, third-party devices, exclusives, Game Pass, and Microsoft's growing role as a multiplatform publisher, I break down the key points, my reaction and what Xbox needs to define next.Source:https://gamesbeat.com/quo-vadis-xbox-jon-kimmich-guest-post/
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  Satya Nadella Says Xbox Still Needs to Find a Sustainable Business Model 26.09.2026 11min

  Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has weighed in on the ongoing changes at Xbox, saying he feels “fantastic” about the company’s studios and IP while praising the streamlining underway under Xbox CEO Asha Sharma.But Nadella also says Microsoft still needs to “invent the right sustainable business model” for gaming as Xbox goes through layoffs, restructuring and a broader strategic reset.That comes after Xbox disclosed it was operating at roughly a 3% accountability margin, while also revealing more than $20 billion in spending over the last five years excluding Activision Blizzard King as annual revenue declined by nearly $500 million.So what does all of this actually mean for Xbox, and where does Microsoft take the business from here?#xbox #microsoft #satyanadella #xboxnews #gaming
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  Xbox Gets Massive Reorg: Activision Takes Halo, Studios Merge 22.09.2026 9min

  Xbox’s massive restructuring continues, and we’re starting to get a much clearer picture of what the company could look like when it’s finished.New reporting points to another 268 reductions as Xbox reorganizes its business, with major changes involving Activision, Bethesda, Halo Studios, Obsidian, Playground Games, Turn 10 and more.Perhaps the biggest change: Activision is reportedly taking responsibility for major Xbox franchises including Halo, Sea of Thieves and Age of Empires, while Halo Studios transitions into more of a support role. A new Halo game is already in development.Elsewhere, Playground Games and Turn 10 are reportedly being combined, Bethesda is taking on additional teams and projects, and questions remain around the futures of Undead Labs, Ninja Theory and Arkane.In this video I break down everything we know about the latest Xbox restructuring, what it means for Halo and Forza, and what Xbox could look like once the reset is complete.#xbox #halo #activision #microsoft #xboxgamestudios #forza #gamingnews
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  Destiny Isn’t Over After All - Bungie Just Reversed Course 21.09.2026 27min

  Bungie just made a massive announcement about the future of Destiny. After previously announcing that Monuments of Triumph would be the final content update for Destiny 2, Bungie now says “we are not done with Destiny” and is beginning work to restore vaulted Destiny 2 campaigns, destinations, and raids.The studio says Destiny is “foundational” to Bungie’s future and that restoring the game’s lost content is only the first step toward new Destiny stories and games. Bungie also acknowledged that vaulting content damaged player trust and says bringing it back will require updating lighting, encounters, enemies, and underlying systems rather than simply restoring old files.There’s also a major Marathon pivot happening. Bungie says Marathon didn’t reach as many players as it hoped and will evolve beyond its original genre constraints, including permanent PvE, PvP and PvPvE experiences. Its Symbiosis update arrives December 8 with permanent PvE, a social space, TDM experiment and more.#Destiny2 #Destiny #Bungie #Marathon #GamingNews
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  Control Resonant First Impressions — 1 Hour In 21.09.2026 10min

  I finally jumped into Control Resonant, and after my first hour, the combat has completely sold me.I never played the original Control, but Resonant includes a story catch-up and so far I’ve had no problem jumping into this world. The combat already feels deep, with different abilities, builds, upgrade paths, aerial movement, and some really creative boss encounters.The visuals are also incredibly striking, and I’m already interested in where the story between the main character and his sister is going.This is only a first impressions video after my opening hours with the game, but Control Resonant is absolutely staying on my radar.#ControlResonant #Control #RemedyEntertainment
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  Silent Hill: Townfall First Impressions — 1 Hour In 21.09.2026 12min

  Silent Hill: Townfall is finally here, and I spent my first hour getting a feel for its first-person horror, puzzle design, and 1996 setting.So far, I’m really liking how involved exploration feels. Searching drawers, using pay phones, and tracking down actual puzzle clues makes the environment feel more important than simply guessing your way through solutions.There are some performance issues I noticed early on, but this is only a review in progress after about an hour of playtime.#SilentHillTownfall #SilentHill #Gaming
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  Kojima Productions Pushes Back on Report About Sony and PHYSINT 20.09.2026 28min

  Hideo Kojima is speaking publicly about Sony’s surprising decision to step away from PHYSINT.Kojima says PlayStation informed Kojima Productions in June that it would stop funding the project, leaving him shocked and concerned about the future of his independent studio. He says Sony did not provide a reason for the decision. Kojima Productions has also pushed back on reports surrounding PHYSINT’s budget, development and the commercial performance of Death Stranding, urging fans to treat those claims with skepticism.PHYSINT is now moving forward with Xbox, but plenty of questions remain about what happened between Kojima Productions and PlayStation.Today I’m breaking down Kojima’s comments, the studio’s official response, and what this means for PHYSINT going forward.#HideoKojima #PHYSINT #PlayStation #Xbox #KojimaProductions #GamingNews
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  Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2 Review - I’m Very Impressed 18.09.2026 12min

  Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 finally brings Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots to modern platforms alongside Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker and Metal Gear: Ghost Babel. I’ve spent time with the collection and came away very impressed, especially with MGS4. I break down the ports, keyboard and mouse support, Peace Walker upgrades, Ghost Babel, the launcher, Steam Deck issues, bonus content and what Metal Gear games could still be coming in a potential Vol. 3. Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 is available on Xbox Series X|S, PS5, Steam, Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. What Metal Gear game do you want to see added next? #metalgearsolid #mgs4 #metalgear
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  Xbox Responds to Game Pass Rumors + Kojima Steals the Show at TGS 2026 17.09.2026 10min

  Xbox has responded to new rumors claiming major changes could be coming to Xbox Game Pass, including questions surrounding day-one releases. Then we recap Xbox’s Tokyo Game Show 2026 presentation, including Hideo Kojima’s surprise appearance, new updates on PHYSINT and OD: KNOCK, Bill Skarsgård’s casting, new gameplay reveals, and more from TGS.Xbox says there are currently no finalized plans for additional Game Pass changes and that previously announced games coming to Game Pass Ultimate day one remain unchanged.#Xbox #XboxGamePass #TGS2026
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  Diablo Has Won. Here’s What That Means for Diablo V 14.09.2026 26min

  I got to sit down with the team behind Diablo V and ask about where the series is going next, and they shared a lot more about the game than I expected.Diablo V takes place roughly 100 years after Diablo IV in a world where Diablo has effectively won. Sanctuary has been reshaped, Westmarch has fallen, and the survivors left behind are trying to rebuild in a world already conquered by Terror.We talk about Diablo V’s new and returning classes, including the Plague Knight, Demon Hunter and Monk, how combat could evolve, the return of procedural world design, the new caravan system that travels with you, itemization, exploration, and the team’s approach to making Diablo V feel different from Diablo IV.We also discuss the larger class roster, how Blizzard is thinking about movement and combat, the return of fog of war and discovery, and what the team wants players to feel when they step back into Sanctuary.Diablo V is currently targeting Spring 2029.
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  Blizzard Told Me A LOT More About World of Warcraft Forever 13.09.2026 31min

  I sat down with the developers behind World of Warcraft Forever to find out exactly what this new version of WoW is and how it fits alongside WoW Classic and modern World of Warcraft.The team describes WoW Forever as a new “third pillar” for World of Warcraft, built around a fresh level 1-60 journey, new content inside the original vanilla era, and a world designed to keep players exploring and creating new characters.We talk about how WoW Forever works, the fresh level 1 launch, the Legacy system, racial abilities, new zones, the Skyborne race, transmog, the long-term future of the game, and why Blizzard plans to remain in the vanilla era rather than simply following the original World of Warcraft expansion path.If you're wondering what World of Warcraft Forever is, how it differs from WoW Classic, or whether it’s the Classic Plus experience players have been asking for, this interview goes directly to the developers making it.
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  Blizzard Just Told Me A LOT More About the New StarCraft 13.09.2026 30min

  I got to sit down with the team behind the new 3rd person StarCraft shooter to get more details. What they told me has me very excited.“Deadwood in Space”Upgradable Armor?We missed a Protoss tease?!?Full interview here. I am so hyped!
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  5 Things I Learned From My Meeting With Atari 11.09.2026 9min

  I recently sat down with Atari’s David Lowey and Mark Perloff to talk about what the company has coming next, and there was a lot to unpack.We discussed RollerCoaster Tycoon: Wonder Works, Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee, Thief, Atari’s retro hardware, Activision classics, Toy Story, Barbie and the larger strategy behind bringing so many older games and franchises back.Here are five of the most interesting things I learned from my conversation with Atari.
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  Marvel's Wolverine Review 30 Hours Later 10.09.2026 15min

  My Marvel’s Wolverine Review is finally here, and after finishing the story twice, reaching max level, unlocking every technique, adaptation, suit and pair of claws, and completing every Nightmare Door, I have a lot to say about Insomniac’s latest.In my PS5 Wolverine review, I break down the brutal combat, story, boss fights, Wolverine suits and claws, collectibles, Nightmare Doors, PS5 Pro performance, characters, easter eggs and everything else I experienced after more than 30 hours with the game.Wolverine’s combat looks incredible and absolutely delivers on the brutality and ferocity you would expect from Logan, but underneath all that violence I found a combat system that never develops the depth I was hoping for. The story also starts strong with Team X, Jean Grey, Sabretooth, Mystique and plenty of X-Men connections, but some of the choices made with these characters didn’t work for me by the time the credits rolled.There is still a lot here for Wolverine and Marvel fans to enjoy, especially the fan service, unlockable costumes, claws, easter eggs and incredibly satisfying combat. But does Marvel’s Wolverine live up to Insomniac’s Spider-Man games, and is it one of the best superhero games ever made?