As Xbox eyes layoffs, Microsoft's CEO says its videogames aren't monetised enough—so it's not the cancelled games or $68.7 billion deals or AI overspending, then Watch that line go up, up up up up up. PC Gamer · Jun 15
Microsoft CEO admits "there's more monetization of Xbox games happening on YouTube" than the company as it tries to "turn this into a sustainable business" He says this amid an "Xbox reset" GamesRadar · Jun 15
Xbox Faces Major Questions as Microsoft Pushes For Profitability After Years of Investment Microsoft wants Xbox to become profitable after decades of investment. Here's what Satya Nadella said about Xbox's future, "Project Helix," and rising costs. Player One · Jun 15
Microsoft Reportedly Considers Spinning Out Xbox to 'Make It Easier to Sell' Microsoft wants to overhaul its struggling Xbox, and one of the options the company is considering is making it its wholly owned subsidiary. Player One · Jun 15
YouTube earns more from Xbox games than Microsoft: CEO Satya Nadella Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said that YouTube generates more revenue from Xbox games than Microsoft itself, highlighting a struggle to monetise its gaming division despite significant investment. This comes as Bloomberg reported last week that Xbox is planning major layoffs next month, along with significant reductions to marketing and other… The Economic Times · Jun 14
Should Xbox CEOs have term limits, and did this week show why the question matters? Xbox’s financial troubles and leadership questions overshadowed Windows 11 updates and PC reboot fixes this week. Windows Central · Jun 14
Microsoft Secretly Considered Selling Xbox After Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 'Cannibalized' the Brand Microsoft internally debated selling Xbox due to strategic challenges and underperformance, particularly with Call of Duty. The company now backs restructuring plans to regain competitiveness. International Business Times UK · Jun 14
XBOX wants to ‘accelerate’ Fallout and Elder Scrolls releases, so we might finally get word if TES6 even exists It's going to be a rough ride for XBOX if something doesn't change. Destructoid · Jun 13
The 'Playable State' Trap: Why Xbox Rushing Bethesda's the Elder Scrolls 6 Is Terrifying Fans Xbox's strategy to expedite game development may lead to an earlier release of Elder Scrolls 6, sparking concerns among fans about potential quality issues. International Business Times UK · Jun 13
Leaked Email Exposes Why Xbox Is Unleashing Mass Layoffs Next Month Microsoft's Xbox division is set for significant layoffs due to financial pressures, marking a strategic shift under new leadership as it grapples with declining revenue and subscription model challenges. International Business Times UK · Jun 13
Microsoft has considered spinning off Xbox: Report Microsoft is exploring significant changes for its Xbox gaming division. Options include a potential spinoff or restructuring as a wholly owned subsidiary. The company is also considering joint ventures. These moves aim to make the gaming business more attractive for potential sale. New leadership plans increased spending on top game… The Economic Times · Jun 13
New Xbox CEO reportedly pushing for faster Fallout and Elder Scrolls games as Bethesda crosses 8 years since The Elder Scrolls 6 reveal I mean, I don't hate this, in theory GamesRadar · Jun 12
Microsoft considered cutting Xbox off entirely and making it easier to sell, report says Amid Xbox overhaul discussions, all options seem to be on the table GamesRadar · Jun 12
Report: Microsoft restructuring Xbox is "on the table" — it wants to "move faster" with new Halo, Fallout, and The Elder Scrolls games A new report suggests Microsoft is considering restructuring Xbox, and also wants to "move faster" with new Halo, Fallout, and The Elder Scrolls games. Windows Central · Jun 12
Tom’s Hardware · Jun 12 Xbox will pay five times more for memory and storage in 2027 than it did two years ago — CEO Asha Sharma admits there's an unsustainable hardware gap that 'cannot continue' The next-gen Xbox Helix is looking in trouble due to surging memory and storage costs that are forcing even a giant like Microsoft to bend down.
Windows Central · Jun 12 Inside Xbox's margin crush: A string of misses at Xbox Game Studios, misguided Game Pass decisions, and the memory rout at its core Microsoft's gaming division is facing a margin crisis, although not in a vacuum. The entire industry is struggling to figure out a healthy path forward in a universe where memory has become scarce.
International Business Times UK · Jun 12 Thousands Fear For Their Jobs As Xbox Braces For Brutal Cuts In Major Microsoft Overhaul Microsoft's Xbox division faces layoffs and budget cuts as new CEO Asha Sharma addresses financial challenges, aiming to improve profitability amid declining sales and strategic shifts.
International Business Times UK · Jun 12 Xbox Layoffs Imminent? CEO Says Company Is 'Over Extended' After Years of Expansion Microsoft's Xbox reportedly plans major layoffs in July as new CEO Asha Sharma warns the gaming unit is overextended after a $20B five-year spending spree.
Pedestrian.tv · Jun 12 Spyro, Gears Of War & More: Everything We Learned From The Xbox Games Showcase 2026 We went hands-on at the Xbox Games Showcase 2026 in LA. From the new Spyro to Call of Duty, check out our breakdown of every major reveal.
Player One · Jun 12 Xbox Teases Release Date For Project Helix—Is the Gaming Console Coming Next Year? Xbox's new CEO has made official comments regarding the company's plans, including a teaser for Project Helix's release.
Windows Central · Jun 11 "We have no desire to move away from the console business": Xbox reaffirms Microsoft's commitment to console even as it plans to "get better" at PC, mobile While Microsoft and Xbox plan to explore other platforms, it says it needs to "shore up the platform we have," and vows it won't "move away" from consoles.
Destructoid · Jun 11 Well, those good XBOX vibes were fun while they lasted Things have suddenly turned rancid once again.
Windows Central · Jun 11 "The crisis is the right term": Xbox strategy chief says memory shortages will impact next-gen and Project Helix, but Microsoft will work to adapt Microsoft's Xbox CSO Matthew Ball says it's doing everything it can to adapt to the impact of the RAM crisis as it develops the Project Helix console.
The Economic Times · Jun 11 Fable 5's cost challenge; Opendoor's India exit Anthropic's Fable 5 could rewrite how IT works, but the price tag and performance quirks raise hard questions. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
PC Gamer · Jun 11 Microsoft doesn't know what to do about the memory pricing crisis Microsoft is causing It's astonishing how much expectations are being lowered for the next Xbox.