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Xbox CEO Asha Sharma reportedly addressed Microsoft gaming employees in an internal town hall, laying out where Xbox went wrong and where the company plans to go next.According to Windows Central, Sharma described Xbox as having fallen into “free fall” declines before this year’s restructuring, but said the business has since stabilized in key areas and returned to growth within first-party gaming.She also made it clear that Xbox Series X|S and console players are once again a core focus, while confirming that the next-generation Xbox platform, currently known as Xbox Helix, is being planned as a “family of devices” with a traditional console at the center.We break down what Sharma said about Xbox hardware, Game Pass, Helix, PC, and whether Microsoft’s latest reset is actually starting to work.Sources: https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-ceo-asha-sharma-speaks-at-internal-town-hall-we-must-strengthen-for-cxbox-series-x-s-xbox-helix-and-xbox-game-passhttps://x.com/tomwarren/status/2107595031280529552Subscribe Here! https://www.youtube.com/c/thedestinchannel?sub_confirmation=1Become a member to support this channel!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgUOWrjLEhmHE9tqYtoeS_g/joinStarforge Systems - The Best PCS in the Universe. Get yours today https://starforgesystems.com/destinListen on Spotify https://t.co/T449YDTEX1Check out my Amazon Store Here - https://www.amazon.com/shop/thedestinchannel?ref=ac_inf_tb_vhMerch here - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/TheDestinChannelMerch/Sign up for Microsoft Rewards here for a bunch of free points https://rewards.bing.com/welcome?rh=2CD94BE0&ref=rafsaeSign up for a free Amazon Prime Video Trial Here!https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/primesignup?ref_=assoc_tag_ph_1402131641212&_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=pf4&tag=destinlegarie-20&linkId=5f623f6638af9e7c54ddc1a1a8ede3b5Try Amazon Prime Free for 30 Dayshttps://www.amazon.com/tryprimefree?ref_=assoc_tag_ph_1427739975520&_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=pf4&tag=destinlegarie-20&linkId=266062588f4f94bdffadd74a58071d38

Ninja Theory employees have begun reporting layoffs and potential redundancies as the Hellblade developer faces an uncertain future under Xbox.Microsoft revealed in September that two separate agreements to divest Ninja Theory had fallen through, leading Xbox to begin consultation on a proposed closure while continuing to explore other options. Now, multiple developers across programming, art, audio and technical roles have indicated that they've either left the studio or are at risk of redundancy.In this video, I break down what we know, what Xbox previously said about Ninja Theory, and what this could mean for the studio and its upcoming Senua project.via https://bsky.app/profile/kerrblimey.bsky.social/post/3mx4xgtewec2l

I got an early look at Star Wars: Galactic Racer, and this might end up being my favorite racing game of 2026.The sense of speed is fantastic, the different vehicles actually feel meaningfully different, and the combination of boosts, upgrades, environmental hazards and takedowns gives every race a surprising amount of strategy. Most importantly, it absolutely captures the sound, speed and chaos that makes Star Wars racing so much fun.Here are my first impressions of Star Wars: Galactic Racer ahead of its October 6 release on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.

Xbox is not for sale, according to Microsoft gaming CEO Asha Sharma, who directly addressed speculation about the future of Xbox in a new interview with The New York Times.Sharma says Microsoft is taking a long-term approach to Xbox, while continuing to evaluate the right partnerships and operating model for its gaming business.After months of Xbox restructuring, layoffs, studio changes and speculation about Microsoft's gaming strategy, we break down what Sharma actually said, what it means for the future of Xbox, and what questions still remain.Sources:https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/30/arts/xbox-microsoft-asha-sharma.html#Xbox #Microsoft #XboxNews

I sat down with developers from The Coalition to talk about Gears of War: E-Day, including why they wanted the game to capture the feeling of the original Gears of War while building something completely new.We also discuss Marcus and Dom's relationship before the original trilogy, the horror and chaos of E-Day, pushing Unreal Engine and the game's visuals, favorite weapons, and what it means for Gears of War: E-Day to be positioned as an Xbox exclusive and technical showcase.#gearsofwar #gearseDay #xbox #gaming