The Elder Scrolls 6 is playable, Xbox CEO says her "live playthrough" shows "incredible" scale and an "even greater" story That is, "The Elder Scrolls VI: ********" GamesRadar · Aug 11
A new survey shows the scale of Xbox's fall vs. PlayStation and Nintendo in the U.S. — and the scale of the opportunity New data from Statista Research shows how much Xbox has fallen against PlayStation in the U.S., but also the scale of the opportunity. Windows Central · Aug 7
Xbox continues ‘reset’ with more layoffs, this time at Halo Studios Campaign Evolved launched just last week. Destructoid · Aug 6
Confirmed: Xbox 'Platinum' completion achievements are coming "later this year" Xbox CEO Asha Sharma just confirmed that the team is working on "Platinum"-style achievement completion recognition, slated for later this year. Windows Central · Aug 5
The games industry’s obsession with visual fidelity is costing them money and talent Big developers are discovering that the technical progress of photorealism doesn’t always translate into the creative spark that gives gamers joy – and keeps them playing The Guardian - UK · Aug 5
No, Xbox isn't quitting Steam — but it IS doubling down on PC gaming. Here's how. Xbox's PC offering has improved immeasurably over the last few years, and while it isn't indicative of a shift away from Steam, it does show how seriously Microsoft is taking PC gaming. Windows Central · Aug 3
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella promise Xbox will "return to growth" by the end of FY27 — What went wrong last fiscal? Xbox CEO Asha Sharma and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella promise Xbox will "return to growth" by FY28 — but how? Windows Central · Jul 31
Xbox revenues dipped $1.7 billion last year, but Asha Sharma predicts a 'return to growth' by mid-2027 The numbers are big and impressive, but the main message appears to be that Xbox isn't going anywhere. PC Gamer · Jul 30
200 million new Xbox players weren't enough to offset falling revenue in its latest fiscal year, CEO says: "We need to close that gap" Asha Sharma thinks Xbox will finally start to grow this year, however GamesRadar · Jul 30
Quote of the day by Phil Spencer: "A future where every screen is an Xbox" — Halo: Campaign Evolved on PS5 proves why Asha Sharma had to abandon a flawed plan Phil Spencer once envisioned an Xbox on every screen. Here is why new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma had to abandon that multiplatform strategy and double down on dedicated console hardware. Windows Central · Jul 29
Xbox Helix and Steam — and why it no longer makes sense One of the coolest new features of the next-gen Xbox is the promise of PC-like openness. But ... does it still make sense from a strategic point of view? Does it still fit Xbox's wider plan under Asha? Let's discuss. Windows Central · Jul 28
PlayStation makes a mockery of Xbox's multi-plat push by dropping God of War one day before Fable — Microsoft is helping advertise the fact PS5 has more content. Microsoft's lack of faith in its own platforms gets a shiny new spotlight in February 2027, as Sony confirms a tentpole exclusive will go head to head with Xbox's own contribution to PS5. Windows Central · Jul 27
Bethesda says layoffs haven't affected 'the roadmap' for The Elder Scrolls 6, it hasn't forgotten Oblivion Remastered, and it's not telling you this because Asha Sharma forced it to Well, that clears that up. PC Gamer · Jul 24
Xbox Series X|S consoles U.S. sales see an impressive 86% jump in June 2026, as PS5 and Nintendo slide — "Highest units this year." Is it the Asha Sharma effect? Xbox is seeing positive momentum in console sales for the first time in a long time, although it remains to be see if it can hold on. Windows Central · Jul 22
PC Gamer · Jul 21 Xbox's new VP of engineering quits just 2 months after taking the job Jared Palmer, who was picked to work directly with CEO Asha Sharma on the division's "most complex" problems, has taken a role at AI company Cognition.
GamesRadar · Jul 21 Xbox loses new exec that CEO Asha Sharma appointed just 2 months ago For AI company Cognition
TechRadar · Jul 21 'I can assure you, Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution are not the only titles we're planning' — Xbox's chief strategy officer confirms the company wants to make more exclusives, but 'large live-service titles' will be multiplatform going forward Xbox has confirmed that the Microsoft-owned company is looking to expand its console-exclusive portfolio outside of Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution.
Windows Central · Jul 20 OPINION: Xbox's mixed messaging on exclusive games isn't encouraging — only the big guns will move the needle for the platform Xbox's C-suite doesn't seem terribly committed to big exclusives for console. Only the heavy hitters will make a difference; otherwise, it'll be pointless.
Windows Central · Jul 19 Some Xbox studio leads reportedly "detest" Game Pass — so why did Xbox push ahead with it? "It felt like a race to zero." In a new podcast, Bloomberg's Jason Schreier shared thoughts from Xbox Game Studios leaders, who reportedly "detest" Game Pass and its impact on perception of value.
GamesRadar · Jul 18 "There has to be a reason for people to buy an Xbox": Making sense of Microsoft's messy return to console exclusivity The Saturday Read | Senior leaders across Xbox detail why the platform is returning to console exclusivity, and explain why Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution are only the beginning
PC Gamer · Jul 17 Does anyone know how to drive this thing? It's increasingly looking like nobody remembers how videogames work—or cares to.
The Times of India · Jul 16 Brains without borders: US Fed named three PIOs to panels, choosing merit over MAGA hysteria The TOI correspondent from Washington : At a moment when anti-immigrant rhetoric has become a staple of America's political soundtrack and Indian immigrants have increasingly found themselves in the crosshairs of MAGA hardliners, the US Federal Reserve has delivered an unmistakably different message: when it comes to solving difficult problems,…
International Business Times UK · Jul 15 Microsoft Responds to Racist Layoff Claims: Denies Replacing Workers With Foreign Employees Microsoft addresses claims of Xbox layoffs linked to foreign workers and the H-1B visa programme, emphasising global restructuring efforts and the broader implications for the tech industry.
Windows Central · Jul 14 Xbox's cuts and layoffs don't solve its biggest problem — What will Asha do to solve Microsoft's biggest gaming crisis? In order to find the next genuine article of growth, Xbox will need to innovate in ways it hasn't seen in decades. Will Xbox CEO Asha Sharma be given the runway to do it?
PC Gamer · Jul 14 id Software producer says 'you'll never get another WoW or Morrowind in the current climate' in the wake of Xbox layoffs "These large publishers and monopolies have proven themselves terrible stewards."