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July has been a brutal month for the video game industry. Sadly, the months beforehand haven’t been much different.

Microsoft published its FY2026 Q4 earnings report yesterday, and as expected, the Xbox business once again underperformed. Xbox hardware revenue was down 13% year over year, while Xbox content and services revenue was down 10%.

For much of this year, each new week has brought with it a new impetus for a rash of articles on Microsoft’s Xbox misfortunes. From deep wounds like layoffs and project cancellations, to stinging papercuts like internal memos, poorly received public statements, or unflattering data points, as the company struggles to turn around a giant…

After a major “reset” that saw1600 workers laid off in early July(with 1600 more coming in the next fiscal year), and a number of studio divestments, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has laid out the platform’s goals for FY27.

A new Asha Sharma memo has hit Xbox. In it, the CEO shed light on her core priorities and goals to get Microsoft’s gaming division back to strong growth and profits after another 1,600 of its employees were laid off at the beginning of the month. Among other things, the plan calls for Xbox to…

Welcome to Next Week on XBOX! In this weekly feature we cover all the games coming soon to XBOX Series X|S, XBOX One, XBOX on PC, and Game Pass! Get more details on these upcoming games below and click their profiles for further info (release dates subject to change). Let’s jump in!

Microsoft just closed out a record-breaking fiscal year, but for Xbox fans and employees, the latest numbers paint a much harsher reality. While the tech giant as a whole surged, Microsoft’s gaming division suffered a massive financial blow, reporting a staggering $1.7 billion USD or 7% drop in overall revenue for the 2026 fiscal year.…

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If you own a supported Hisense TV, then you’ll be able to play Xbox games, via Game Pass, without needing to buy a console. Apparently, the Xbox app has been rolling out to supported Hisense and other VIDAA OS-powered TVs released between 2024 and 2026 over the past month. Microsoft’s gaming division said in its announcement that…

TL;DR: Microsoft now treats exclusive game content as a key growth metric for Xbox after a FY26 earnings decline. The games division is rebranded “Xbox,” focusing on active users, game availability, exclusives, device performance, and new experiences. Microsoft plans at least one Xbox exclusive yearly, including Gears of War E-Day and Clockwork Revolution. Voice: DefaultSpeed…