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Spencer on Starfield, Indiana Jones Exclusivity: The Industry Shouldn’t Rule Out Games on Any Other Platform

Spencer on Starfield, Indiana Jones Exclusivity: The Industry Shouldn’t Rule Out Games on Any Other Platform

However, Microsoft's Phil Spencer doesn't want to create a "false expectation" that its initial titles are "the first four to get over the dam."

Xbox President Teases “Exciting Stuff” for Hardware This Holiday Season

Xbox President Teases “Exciting Stuff” for Hardware This Holiday Season

Microsoft could be preparing to announce a mid-gen refresh for Xbox Series X/S based on leaked court documents from last year.

Next-Gen Xbox Will Deliver “the Largest Technical Leap” in a Generation

Next-Gen Xbox Will Deliver “the Largest Technical Leap” in a Generation

Xbox president Sarah Bond says the company is "invested in the next-generation roadmap." However, a reveal could be a ways off.

Game Pass Will Remain Exclusive to Xbox and PC

Game Pass Will Remain Exclusive to Xbox and PC

Xbox Game Studios head Matt Booty also acknowledges the studio has some "'catchup to do" when adding crossplay and cross-save to its titles.

Phil Spencer Says There’s “No Fundamental Change” to How Xbox Thinks About Exclusivity

Phil Spencer Says There’s “No Fundamental Change” to How Xbox Thinks About Exclusivity

The Xbox boss also speaks about industry layoffs – including at Microsoft – and why he thinks the industry needs to grow.

Microsoft Will Launch Four 1st-Party Titles for Other Platforms

Microsoft Will Launch Four 1st-Party Titles for Other Platforms

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer confirmed the titles are "over a year old," with two being "community-driven" and the others smaller.

Game Pass Hits 34 Million Subscribers Across Xbox and PC

Game Pass Hits 34 Million Subscribers Across Xbox and PC

The service's subscriber count has grown by nearly 10 million since Microsoft's last update in January 2022.

Starfield, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Not Coming to Other Platforms

Starfield, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Not Coming to Other Platforms

Two of Microsoft's biggest exclusives will continue to be playable only on Xbox Series X/S and PC, in addition to Game Pass.

Diablo 4 Will be the First Activision Blizzard Title to Come to PC and Xbox Game Pass on March 28

Diablo 4 Will be the First Activision Blizzard Title to Come to PC and Xbox Game Pass on March 28

Activision Blizzard games will soon start coming to PC and Xbox Game Pass, starting with action RPG Diablo 4.

Next Call of Duty Potentially Coming in October – Rumor

Next Call of Duty Potentially Coming in October – Rumor

Initially leaked in 2022, the next Call of Duty is reportedly a sequel to Treyarch's Black Ops franchise and set during the Gulf War.

Dune-Inspired Xbox Series S and Floating Xbox Controller Unveiled

Dune-Inspired Xbox Series S and Floating Xbox Controller Unveiled

The new floating Xbox controller and Xbox Series S console pay homage to the upcoming movie, Dune: Part Two.

Hi-Fi Rush and Pentiment Coming First to Other Consoles, Sea of Thieves Out Later This Year – Rumor

Hi-Fi Rush and Pentiment Coming First to Other Consoles, Sea of Thieves Out Later This Year – Rumor

Other first-party titles are reportedly under consideration ahead of Microsoft's February 15th podcast to discuss the future of Xbox.

Microsoft to Discuss Xbox Business Updates on February 15th on Official Xbox Podcast

Microsoft to Discuss Xbox Business Updates on February 15th on Official Xbox Podcast

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer, president Sarah Bond and Xbox Game Studios head Matt Booty will be present for a special edition.

Microsoft Will Continue Making Xbox Consoles, Phil Spencer Has Reportedly Assured Employees

Microsoft Will Continue Making Xbox Consoles, Phil Spencer Has Reportedly Assured Employees

Amidst widespread leaks that Microsoft is set to adopt a multiplatform publishing approach, the Xbox boss has repeatedly provided internal assurances that the company isn't going to stop making core g...

OD – Kojima Reveals New Details on Jordan Peele’s Involvement

OD – Kojima Reveals New Details on Jordan Peele’s Involvement

Kojima has also revealed that Peele is one of several prominent figures he's collaborating with for OD's development.

Starfield Might Not be Coming to PS5 After All – Rumour

Starfield Might Not be Coming to PS5 After All – Rumour

A prominent leaker who previously blacked claims that the sci-fi RPG was going multiplatform now says it is "not destined for PS5."

Activision Was Already Planning “Significant” Layoffs Independently of Acquisition, Microsoft Says

Activision Was Already Planning “Significant” Layoffs Independently of Acquisition, Microsoft Says

"Consistent with broader trends in the gaming industry, Activision was already planning on eliminating a significant number of jobs while still operating as an independent company," Microsoft says.

PS5 and Xbox Series X/S Have Collectively Sold 77 Million Units, According to Take-Two Interactive

PS5 and Xbox Series X/S Have Collectively Sold 77 Million Units, According to Take-Two Interactive

As per Sony, PS5 had sold 50 million units worldwide as of December 9, which would mean Xbox Series X/S sales likely stand somewhere roughly in the 24-25 million range.

Crash Bandicoot, Spyro Studio Toys for Bob Has Reportedly Laid off Over 80 People

Crash Bandicoot, Spyro Studio Toys for Bob Has Reportedly Laid off Over 80 People

Amidst mass layoffs across new parent company Microsoft, Toys for Bob has reportedly lost a significant chunk of its workforce, along with shutting down its office.

Call of Duty Developer Sledgehammer Games Reportedly Lays off Over 70 People

Call of Duty Developer Sledgehammer Games Reportedly Lays off Over 70 People

Sledgehammer Games is one of several studios across Microsoft's entire gaming division to be affected by widespread layoffs.