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New Report Says Xbox Is Losing “Hundreds of Dollars” Per Console Sold
Xbox’s leadership acknowledged ongoing brand struggles in an open letter, revealing significant losses on hardware sales and disappointing game performances. Despite successes in some titles, challenges persist, prompting discussions of a “reset” and potential layoffs.
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Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis Confirms Survivor Trilogy Is Canon
Developers confirmed Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis is set in the same universe as the Survivor trilogy, focusing on Lara Croft at a different stage in her career while referencing past experiences, not as a direct sequel.
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Xbox Pulled Halo From State Of Play, It’s Claimed
Xbox is shifting strategies by reinstating exclusives like Gears of War while potentially damaging relations with Sony by pulling a Halo trailer from a PlayStation event, creating speculation and tension.
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Xbox Reportedly Planning Major Layoffs As Internal Memo Warns “This Cannot Continue”
Microsoft’s Xbox division anticipates significant layoffs in July, potentially affecting around 1,000 employees. Following financial struggles, the company plans to reduce budgets, reassess its strategy, and reintroduce exclusive games.
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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Is Coming This Year
Nintendo announced a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time during today’s Direct, launching exclusively on Switch 2 this year, but details remain scarce, with only a brief trailer available.
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Destiny 2 Players Return In Huge Numbers For The Game’s Final Live-Service Update
Destiny 2’s final update, Monument of Triumph, celebrates the game’s legacy while player engagement surges dramatically. As Bungie shifts focus to Marathon, fans rally for the franchise’s future amid uncertainty.
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Accidental Upload Shows Gears Of War: E-Day Was A PS5 Game Until The Last Minute
The Xbox Podcast mistakenly revealed Gears of War: E-Day as a PS5 title, contradicting Jeff Grubb’s claims of Xbox exclusivity. Aaron Greenberg asserted the decision was made a month prior, igniting social media debates.
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Amazon All But Confirms 007 First Light Sequel, But It’s Unclear Who Will Publish It
The sequel to 007 First Light has prompted confusion after Jeff Gattis’s statements about its publisher. He aims to clarify that while partnerships are strong, future developments likely remain with IO Interactive.
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Xbox Game Pass Lost “Millions” Of Subscribers When It Increased The Price Last fall
At the end of 2022, Xbox raised Game Pass prices by about 50%, resulting in a significant subscriber loss. Recently, Xbox representatives confirmed this decline, but growth has resumed after price reductions.
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Toys For Bob Discusses Flying Free In Spyro: A Realm Beyond
One of the most pleasant games to be revealed this week was Spyro: A Realm Beyond from Toys for Bob, the former Activision Blizzard studio that briefly became part of Microsoft before somehow managing to not only gain its independence, but also get permission to make a new entry in the legendary franchise. In an…
