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. PC Gamer · Jun 11
'The Elder Scrolls 6' Development Update: Xbox Executive Says Bethesda's RPG 'Looks Amazing' Xbox executive Matt Booty says "The Elder Scrolls 6" looks amazing and is progressing well, hinting Bethesda will reveal it at the right time. Player One · Jun 11
Microsoft's Xbox plans for major layoffs next month: Report The job cuts would mark the first major restructuring under Asha Sharma, who took charge as CEO of the gaming unit in February. The Economic Times · Jun 11
Xbox Layoffs Reportedly Planned as Microsoft Pushes Major Gaming Division Reset Xbox may face new layoffs after June 30 as Microsoft restructures gaming operations, cuts costs, and reevaluates its future strategy. Player One · Jun 11
Xbox CEO's Internal Email Admits 3% Margin Crisis as Microsoft Eyes Major Layoffs Next Month Microsoft's Xbox division is set for major layoffs and budget cuts due to financial challenges, as CEO Asha Sharma aims to restructure and stabilise the gaming unit. International Business Times UK · Jun 11
Xbox speedruns 'we're so back' to 'it's so over' pipeline at a speed previously thought impossible More layoffs are on the way, framed as a "reset" for a brighter future. PC Gamer · Jun 11
The Elder Scrolls 6 is "coming along well," Xbox's Matt Booty promises: "We'll make sure to announce it and really reveal it at the right time" "Having visited Bethesda and sat with Todd and seen Elder Scrolls playing, it looks amazing" GamesRadar · Jun 11
Xbox admits it’s “over‑extended” as leadership signals a major rethink of its studio strategy A new memo from Xbox CEO Asha Sharma and Chief Content Officer Matt Booty reveals the company believes it became overextended across multiple strategies and may not have adequately invested in some of its biggest franchises. With reports of layoffs and potential restructuring looming, Xbox appears to be reassessing its… Windows Central · Jun 10
Spyro: A Realm Beyond studio had to "buy back" its independence from Xbox "to get back to the games we were known for" instead of Call of Duty and Overwatch Toys for Bob studio head Paul Yan says "we were just straying too far off from the types of games that we're passionate about" under Xbox GamesRadar · Jun 10
Major Xbox layoffs reportedly on the way as CEO Asha Sharma admits Microsoft's gaming division is "over extended" "Going forward, this cannot continue" GamesRadar · Jun 10
"Xbox division is planning major layoffs next month": Xbox's turnaround may come with a heavy cost A new Bloomberg report claims Xbox is planning significant layoffs next month alongside budget reductions across parts of the business. The news comes as Xbox publicly acknowledges ongoing financial challenges and outlines a broader strategy reset. Windows Central · Jun 10
"It’s coming along well": Xbox's Matt Booty says Bethesda's The Elder Scrolls 6 RPG looks "amazing," and that it will "reveal it at the right time" As The Elder Scrolls 6 misses yet another Xbox Games Showcase, Xbox CCO Matt Booty assures fans it looks "amazing" and is progressing smoothly. Windows Central · Jun 10
Xbox's Spyro reveal has more YouTube views than PlayStation's Wolverine, and the nostalgia is impossible to ignore Spyro: A Realm Beyond has surpassed 10 million YouTube views, outperforming Marvel's Wolverine reveal trailer and highlighting the franchise's enduring popularity. The milestone raises questions about Xbox's current exclusivity strategy and whether Spyro could have been a system-selling exclusive. Windows Central · Jun 10
A decade on, Xbox’s old plea not to cancel fan favorites feels more relevant than ever The news that Microsoft is pulling the previously announced TV DVR feature from the Xbox One has been met with a wave of negativity. As much as we might love Xbox, you can't make a big deal out of something and then go back on it. Windows Central · Jun 10
Windows Central · Jun 10 "There’s other beats coming up in the year": Xbox games chief hints Marvel's Blade could be shown later in 2026 after missing the Xbox Games Showcase Xbox CCO Matt Booty says that there wasn't room for Marvel's Blade at the Xbox Games Showcase, but notes we could still see it later in 2026.
Destructoid · Jun 10 Ranking the winners and losers of the 2026 Summer Game Fest announcement season Let's talk about it.
Windows Central · Jun 10 Fable has received a 30-minute gameplay deep dive, and it's finally convinced me that it's a true reimagining of the original Fable I grew up with Playground Games has uploaded a 30-minute gameplay deep dive of Fable, showcasing how the player can interact with NPCs, consequences for the player's actions, how they build reputation, and more.
Windows Central · Jun 10 Microsoft just gave Xbox a big update after Summer Game Fest and the Xbox Games Showcase — it adds an amazing feature I'll use all the time A new Xbox update has been released that brings several nifty new features and additions to Microsoft's gaming consoles. Here's everything new.
Windows Central · Jun 10 Chaotic co-op, cozy bug collecting, and a brutal bullet hell: these 5 ID@Xbox titles have dominated my gaming sessions this month (and they should take over yours, too!) Creative, colorful, and chaotically charming indie games from the developers behind hits like Peak and Minami Lane pair well with some singleplayer bullet hell and survival horror action. There's something for everyone in this roundup of 5 indie gems that are available now on Xbox.
PC Gamer · Jun 10 Xbox 'console exclusives' are strictly about console releases, Xbox exec affirms: Games will 'still show up on all the normal places where we sell the PC version' Some much needed clarity from Matt Booty.
GamesRadar · Jun 10 I had a blast playing Halo: Campaign Evolved, but it's not the remake Halo deserves Summer Preview | There's a lot for Master Chief fans to be excited about, but – whisper it – the first Halo game is still awkward
PC Gamer · Jun 10 18 embargoes from Summer Game Fest just lifted, so let's rank everything I saw in LA A gauntlet of new games.
Fortune · Jun 10 Xbox’s CEO spent her early career taking out trash and selling coupon books—she says the secret to her rise was never obsessing over a dream career Xbox CEO Asha Sharma never mapped her way to the C-suite—she just mastered whatever was in front of her. The CEOs of Costco and Microsoft agree.
GamesRadar · Jun 10 We asked Xbox exec Matt Booty about legacy IP like Banjo-Kazooie: "There's options to do all kinds of things, and we're certainly looking at those all the time" So... it's not a no
GamesRadar · Jun 10 Fable delay was a "disappointment," Playground boss says, but avoiding GTA 6 can give the RPG "the attention this game deserves" Mind you, February is also looking a bit stacked, but anyway