Returning to exclusives would be a death wish. The only reason they went multiplatform in the first place is because there user base is floundering and continues to be. Between this and the majority of the users being on GP, they would practically be giving the games away for free, or to little sales at all if this move was ever made. They need the sales from PC/PS5/Switch to survive.
The one thing Phill said years ago thats so true is that it doesnt matter what great exclusives they have. Xbox lost the most important generation (the last) because everyone built up their digital libraries then, and people aren't going to move from those. I for one can speak on this. I used to own an Xbox and moved over during the late PS3 era, and have amassed thousands of games since. Theirs nothing that could make me leave that platform outside of losing my account.
As someone that has dabbled in all three consoles throughout my life. Their is no way I would trust a word MS ever says as far as strategy and consoles go..
I feel like from the title changes that they are trying to kill off the Xbox brand. Wouldn't be surprised if this next console didn't have Xbox in the name.
I think people are reading to far into this. I do believe more PS developed games will come to Xbox, but not how Xbox is porting games to PS. You will probably see there live service games end up on here and whatever Lego Horizon type games in the future on Switch.
If you're on GP you better enjoy it while it last. I give it two more years and multiple more layoffs to come before GP is double the price it is now with not even half the output it currently has. MS has no idea how to manage these acquisitions.
...and this is why the FTC fought so hard to stop the Xbox and ABK merger. MS is going to continue to cut these jobs on a rolling basis until these studios are a shell of their former selves.
I completely agree with him. Thats one of the reaspn I dont sub to GP. I dont have the time to play all these games and the ones I do id rather support the dev directly.
I was definitely disappointed. I thought I was watching SGF with how much 3rd party stuff was shown, and outside of Clockwork Revolution the 1st party showing was lame. And ending the show on COD...big disappointed. No wonder Aaron Greenberg said "temper your expectations". Id rate it a C overall.
@jerrylongbones I'm sure they are coming. MS is just being smart and piecemealing them out. They can only release these games on Playstation once. So Gears and Halo will probably be one release at a time if I was to guess. Will be most profitable that way as well.
This will lead to internal re-evaluation for me as well. I'll never pay these prices. Ive got the patience of a saint. Either I'll play it years later on a deep discount or not at all.
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Re: Roundup: All The 20+ Xbox Reveals From The Future Games Show Spring Showcase 2026
Looks like this turned out to be another solid show. These are almost better than Summer Games Fest, lol.
Re: Roundup: All The Biggest Xbox Reveals From The MIX Spring Showcase 2026
Don't know if this was on this show, but I saw Jay and Silent Bob Chronic Blunt Punch got re-announced.
Re: Opinion: Xbox Should Consider Cancelling Halo: Campaign Evolved For PS5
And sell 10 copies total to the few stragglers that aren't on GP...I think not, lol.
Re: Roundup: All The Biggest Xbox Reveals From IGN Fan Fest 2026
Great article. Again I wouldn't have even known this was going on if you guys hadn't posted this.
Re: Xbox Boss Questioned On Whether Exclusives Could Return In The Future
Returning to exclusives would be a death wish. The only reason they went multiplatform in the first place is because there user base is floundering and continues to be. Between this and the majority of the users being on GP, they would practically be giving the games away for free, or to little sales at all if this move was ever made. They need the sales from PC/PS5/Switch to survive.
The one thing Phill said years ago thats so true is that it doesnt matter what great exclusives they have. Xbox lost the most important generation (the last) because everyone built up their digital libraries then, and people aren't going to move from those. I for one can speak on this. I used to own an Xbox and moved over during the late PS3 era, and have amassed thousands of games since. Theirs nothing that could make me leave that platform outside of losing my account.
Re: Xbox's 'Pivot Away From Console' Had Been Failing And Questioned At Microsoft, Claims Report
As someone that has dabbled in all three consoles throughout my life. Their is no way I would trust a word MS ever says as far as strategy and consoles go..
Re: Xbox President Sarah Bond Is Also Leaving The Company, Microsoft Confirms
I feel like from the title changes that they are trying to kill off the Xbox brand. Wouldn't be surprised if this next console didn't have Xbox in the name.
Re: Phil Spencer Announces That He's Retiring From Xbox
Even as a primary PS gamer ive always kind of liked Phil. This genuinely makes me sad.
Re: Roundup: All The Xbox Reveals From The Indie Fan Fest & Convergence Games Showcase 2026
I always love how you guys cover these smaller events. Really discover games i would have never know about otherwise.
Re: Three Xbox Games Dated For Nintendo Switch 2, Starfield Also Rumoured For PS5 In April
My prediction is Sony will announce Starfield at their State of Play in a few weeks.
Re: Obsidian Says Two Of Its 2025 Titles Didn't Meet Sales Targets, Vows To Learn For The Future
Well when all your games go into Gamepass day one what do you expect, lol? 🤷♂️
Re: 10 New Xbox Indie Games That Should Be On Your Radar In February 2026
Crisol, Cash Cleaner look cool. I also like the vibe of Death Howl.
Re: Talking Point: Do You Think The Game Awards FPS 'Highguard' Will Actually Hit Xbox Next Week?
Don't really care if it does tbh, lol.
Re: 10 New Xbox Indie Games That Should Be On Your Radar In January 2026
Always love these articles. So much more variety in the indie space.
Re: This New RPG Is Heavily Inspired By Paper Mario, And It's Releasing On Xbox Next Week
This looks awesome. I love when I get on here and discover a quality indie title I hadn't heard of before.
Re: Xbox Reporter Teases What Might Be Shown At Developer Direct, Including A Potential Surprise
Fable and Gears better be there, especially Fable. Its time to sh%t or get off the pot with that one.
Re: Poll: How Would You Grade The Game Awards 2025?
C/D couple of good announcements. The rest was trash really.
Re: 'Highguard' Is A New Free-To-Play Xbox Shooter From Some Of The Devs Behind Titanfall
Absolutely terrible final announcement.
Re: Roundup: All The Xbox Reveals From The PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted 2025
Push Square could learn a lot from you'll with how yall round up showcases.
Re: Rumour: Two Xbox First-Party Titles Get Leaked 2026 Release Windows
Really hope Clockwork Revolution releases next year. 🤞
Re: Zoopunk Looks Pretty Epic, And It Kinda Reminds Us Of Biomutant
This looked good, but the gameplay was a little jank. Hopefully they clean that up.
Re: Square Enix Is Cutting Down Its Western Workforce, Focusing On Japanese Development
I haven't liked SE's practices for years. Ive boycotted buying there games a long time ago.
Re: Talking Point: How Do You Feel About Halo: Campaign Evolved Launching Day One On PS5?
Doesn't really bother me really.
Re: Xbox Game Pass Is Getting A Major Overhaul With New Names, Games & Price Changes
Oh hell no! 30 dollars a month! 😆
Re: Xbox Makes Its First State Of Play Appearance As Microsoft Flight Sim 2024 Jets Off To PS5
Thought this was cool seeing this there.
Re: 15 Xbox Indie Games That Should Be On Your Radar In September 2025
I love these indie spotlights. Makes it easy to watch the trailers for them without jumping all around.
Re: Report: Take-Two Tried To Purchase Xbox's Cancelled Perfect Dark Reboot
@GeorgeKal They wont. They'll just sit on the IP like they do with soooo many others they own.
Re: Report: Take-Two Tried To Purchase Xbox's Cancelled Perfect Dark Reboot
God MS is the worst. Their not going to do anything with the IP.
Re: Xbox Is Officially 'Stopping' Development On First-Party Game Contraband
Man its a joke watching Xbox try and manage all these games, smh lol.
Re: Talking Point: So, What Other PS5 Games Do You Want To See Come To Xbox?
I think people are reading to far into this. I do believe more PS developed games will come to Xbox, but not how Xbox is porting games to PS. You will probably see there live service games end up on here and whatever Lego Horizon type games in the future on Switch.
Re: Xbox Will Apparently Announce More PS5 & Switch 2 Ports 'In The Coming Weeks'
I think all the porting going on is great. Now Nintendo needs to come out of there archaic hole.
Re: Just Got Laid Off By AI-Loving Microsoft? Why Not Speak To AI About It, Suggests Xbox Producer
As slimy as MS is. Im glad I stopped supporting them after the 360.
Re: Rumour: Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Could Step Down After Next-Gen Console Launch
I believe this is coming. They need a new person to be the face of this multiplatform approach thats not connected to Xbox's past.
Re: Xbox's Matt Booty Issues Statement On Layoffs And Game Cancellations
If you're on GP you better enjoy it while it last. I give it two more years and multiple more layoffs to come before GP is double the price it is now with not even half the output it currently has. MS has no idea how to manage these acquisitions.
Re: Xbox's Everwild Reportedly Cancelled As Layoffs Hit Sea Of Thieves Developer
...and this is why the FTC fought so hard to stop the Xbox and ABK merger. MS is going to continue to cut these jobs on a rolling basis until these studios are a shell of their former selves.
Re: Developer Reveals Surprisingly Critical Feedback After Launching On Xbox Game Pass
I completely agree with him. Thats one of the reaspn I dont sub to GP. I dont have the time to play all these games and the ones I do id rather support the dev directly.
Re: Talking Point: How Much Do You Think The ROG Xbox Ally Will Cost?
More than im willing to pay for sure.
Re: Reaction: Xbox Games Showcase 2025 Was Just OK, But Next Year Should Be Amazing
I wouldn't trust that next year is going to be any better. This year's wasn't terrible, but definitely not great..
Re: Double Fine Is Back With 'Keeper' For Xbox Game Pass, Coming This October
This was nice looking, but looked boring. Whats the gameplay loop? Do you just walk around as lighthouse through pretty environments?
Re: Poll: How Would You Grade The Xbox Games Showcase 2025?
I was definitely disappointed. I thought I was watching SGF with how much 3rd party stuff was shown, and outside of Clockwork Revolution the 1st party showing was lame. And ending the show on COD...big disappointed. No wonder Aaron Greenberg said "temper your expectations". Id rate it a C overall.
Re: Talking Point: Will You Be Buying The 2025 Xbox Handheld From ASUS?
No i will not be buying it.
Re: Talking Point: Xbox Fans, How Many Of You Are Buying A Switch 2?
Will never buy that overpriced under powered system or its games and outdated accessories.
Re: How To Unlock Forza Horizon 5's New Xbox / PS5 Lamborghini For Free
Gotta love the unity. Hope to see more of it.
Re: Lots Of Xbox Games Have Suddenly Been Delisted In Some Countries
That's a lot of games.
Re: Xbox Announces Gears Of War: Reloaded, Releasing Summer 2025
@jerrylongbones I'm sure they are coming. MS is just being smart and piecemealing them out. They can only release these games on Playstation once. So Gears and Halo will probably be one release at a time if I was to guess. Will be most profitable that way as well.
Re: Xbox Price Hike 'Just The Beginning' For The Industry, Says Analyst
This will lead to internal re-evaluation for me as well. I'll never pay these prices. Ive got the patience of a saint. Either I'll play it years later on a deep discount or not at all.
Re: Xbox Is Raising The Price Of Consoles, Games And Accessories
I'm so glad I've amassed a serious backlog of hundreds of games over time. Because I'm covered for years and years of entertainment
Re: Xbox Boss Teases Even More 'Unannounced' Games In The Pipeline For 2025
Id love to be surprised with a Fable collection to hold us over until the new one releases.
Re: Talking Point: What Dream Reveal Would You Like To See At The Xbox Games Showcase 2025?
Besides the obvious announced and rumored GOW collection. Id love to see a Fable collection to tie us over until the new one.
Re: Toys For Bob Talks 'Ambitious' New Xbox Game & Banjo-Kazooie Interest
I wouldn't mind it. I think a collection similar to the one they gave Crash and Spyro would do this series good.