The console wars rage on between Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo. But could Microsoft be looking to break into the portable gaming market? Exciting new rumors suggest they are developing a portable, dockable, handheld Xbox console similar to Switch. Let’s explore what this could mean for the future of Xbox gaming. What Do We Know About…
Gamers, get ready for a potential bombshell – according to recent rumors, Microsoft may be gearing up to bring the acclaimed Gears of War franchise to PlayStation consoles. This scoop comes straight from notable industry insider Jeff Grubb, who revealed to VGC that “Gears of War is being considered for PlayStation.” While not an official…
Microsoft made waves last month when it unveiled its highly-anticipated Indiana Jones game, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, as an Xbox console exclusive during the Xbox Developer Direct event. But new reports suggest the title may not remain exclusive to Microsoft platforms for long. According to sources familiar with Microsoft’s plans, Bethesda is tentatively…
In a massive restructuring move, Microsoft has laid off a significant portion of Activision Blizzard’s internal esports organization according to a new report. This latest round of job cuts comes amid the larger elimination of 1,900 positions across Xbox, Bethesda and Activision announced last week. What does the layoff of these esports operations signal about…
Microsoft dropped its latest earnings release for Q2 FY2024 – Xbox revenue rose by 61% while overall gaming revenue by 49% year-over-year. Here is Microsoft’s overall earnings summary for Q2 FY2024 Revenue $62 Billion +18% Operating Income $27 Billion +33% Net Income $21.9 Billion +27% Cloud Revenue $33.7 Billion +24% Xbox Content & Services Revenue…
Blizzard Entertainment has appointed Johanna Faries as its new president. As the former general manager of Activision’s Call of Duty franchise, Faries brings a very different background to the role than her predecessor Mike Ybarra. So who exactly is Johanna Faries and what does her appointment mean for Blizzard? Who is Johanna Faries? Faries is…
Gamers everywhere are buzzing with excitement about the leaked details surrounding Microsoft’s rumored next-generation Xbox console, codenamed “Brooklin.” While Microsoft has yet to officially confirm the 2024 console’s existence, the accidentally published FCC documents provide a compelling first look at what we can expect from the successor to the Xbox Series X. Let’s break down…
In a sign of the times, Microsoft has reportedly closed its department dedicated to producing physical game releases for Xbox. This shift aligns with the industry’s accelerating transition towards digital distribution. The End of an Era for Xbox Discs? According to Windows Central, Microsoft’s recent round of layoffs included the shutdown of teams focused on…
Microsoft is cutting jobs across its gaming division, impacting roughly 8% of the 22,000 employees working under the Xbox and Activision Blizzard banners. In total, 1,900 roles are being removed in a move to “align on a strategy” and sustainable spending, according to an internal memo. Which Teams Are Impacted by the Layoffs? While the…
Halo fans may have gotten their hopes up for nothing. According to the report from Shpeshal-Nick on XboxEra Podcast, the long-rumored battle royale mode for Halo Infinite has reportedly been canceled before even an official announcement. This leaves players wondering – what happened to Infinite’s take on the popular last-man-standing format? What Was Halo Infinite’s…
