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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

Gears of War: E-Day takes the series back to the beginning with a campaign focused on survival, camaraderie, and plenty of brutal Locust combat. After finishing the campaign, I came away incredibly positive on what The Coalition has built. E-Day delivers fantastic set pieces, gorgeous environments, satisfying weapons and combat, and some memorable character moments as Marcus, Dom, Lucas, Mags and the rest of the crew fight to survive Emergence Day. There are some rough edges. Companion AI can occasionally get in the way, cover doesn't always behave the way you want it to, there are a few too many moments waiting around for doors, and one late-game boss fight didn't really work for me. The ending also feels a little abrupt. But when Gears of War: E-Day hits its stride, especially from Act 2 onward, it becomes very difficult to put down. Here's my full review of the Gears of War: E-Day campaign.

UPDATE: Halo has now responded to the growing discussion surrounding creator access, criticism of Halo Studios, and allegations that some longtime Halo creators were excluded from opportunities. Halo community director Brian Jarrard addressed the situation publicly, attempting to provide more context around how creators are selected and why some people may or may not receive access. Instead of putting the controversy to rest, though, the response has sparked even more discussion from Halo creators including The Act Man, Team Respawn and others — with questions remaining about how criticism, creator relationships and access have been handled. In this video, I break down Halo’s response, what creators are saying in return, and why I think the explanation has made the situation more complicated rather than resolving it. This is a follow-up to my previous video covering the major changes surrounding Halo Studios and the experiences creators have shared publicly. #halo #xbox #halostudios #gamingnews #haloinfinite

We’ve got some pretty interesting PlayStation updates today, starting with God of War Laufey.Santa Monica Studio has revealed more of Faye’s combat, including her new Serpent Bow, different firing modes, arrow types, weapon customization and new gameplay footage. Pre-orders also begin September 29 ahead of the game’s February 16, 2027 release on PS5.Meanwhile, Naughty Dog dropped some major updates for The Last of Us Day. Neil Druckmann says two new projects are in the very early stages that will expand The Last of Us canon beyond Part I and Part II.We also finally have an update on Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. Naughty Dog says it will remain quiet on the game for the rest of 2026, but plans to fully reveal Intergalactic in 2027.So yeah — quite a bit happening on the PlayStation side today.#playstation #godofwar #godofwarlaufey #thelastofus #intergalactic #ps5 #naughtydog

A report claiming Xbox is investing around $400 million into Hideo Kojima’s PHYSINT made the rounds this weekend, but there’s now considerably more context around that number.Christopher Dring has clarified his reporting, while Jason Schreier says a source with firsthand knowledge told him Xbox signed PHYSINT for significantly less than $400 million. Windows Central’s Jez Corden is also reporting that Xbox’s actual investment is far lower than the figure circulating online. We’ll break down what’s actually being reported about the Kojima deal, plus several other Xbox updates including the debate over GTA 6 preorders, Minecraft passing 425 million copies sold, Xbox’s new Mythic Achievement system, and some of the continued reaction to Xbox’s restructuring.

What does success actually look like for Xbox from here?Former Microsoft executive Jon Kimmich over on Gamesbeat argues that Xbox needs to define what it wants to be and that success for Microsoft Gaming is not necessarily the same thing as success for the Xbox platform.From Helix and Xbox hardware to Play Anywhere, PC, third-party devices, exclusives, Game Pass, and Microsoft's growing role as a multiplatform publisher, I break down the key points, my reaction and what Xbox needs to define next.Source:https://gamesbeat.com/quo-vadis-xbox-jon-kimmich-guest-post/

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has weighed in on the ongoing changes at Xbox, saying he feels “fantastic” about the company’s studios and IP while praising the streamlining underway under Xbox CEO Asha Sharma.But Nadella also says Microsoft still needs to “invent the right sustainable business model” for gaming as Xbox goes through layoffs, restructuring and a broader strategic reset.That comes after Xbox disclosed it was operating at roughly a 3% accountability margin, while also revealing more than $20 billion in spending over the last five years excluding Activision Blizzard King as annual revenue declined by nearly $500 million.So what does all of this actually mean for Xbox, and where does Microsoft take the business from here?#xbox #microsoft #satyanadella #xboxnews #gaming

Xbox’s massive restructuring continues, and we’re starting to get a much clearer picture of what the company could look like when it’s finished.New reporting points to another 268 reductions as Xbox reorganizes its business, with major changes involving Activision, Bethesda, Halo Studios, Obsidian, Playground Games, Turn 10 and more.Perhaps the biggest change: Activision is reportedly taking responsibility for major Xbox franchises including Halo, Sea of Thieves and Age of Empires, while Halo Studios transitions into more of a support role. A new Halo game is already in development.Elsewhere, Playground Games and Turn 10 are reportedly being combined, Bethesda is taking on additional teams and projects, and questions remain around the futures of Undead Labs, Ninja Theory and Arkane.In this video I break down everything we know about the latest Xbox restructuring, what it means for Halo and Forza, and what Xbox could look like once the reset is complete.#xbox #halo #activision #microsoft #xboxgamestudios #forza #gamingnews

Bungie just made a massive announcement about the future of Destiny. After previously announcing that Monuments of Triumph would be the final content update for Destiny 2, Bungie now says “we are not done with Destiny” and is beginning work to restore vaulted Destiny 2 campaigns, destinations, and raids.The studio says Destiny is “foundational” to Bungie’s future and that restoring the game’s lost content is only the first step toward new Destiny stories and games. Bungie also acknowledged that vaulting content damaged player trust and says bringing it back will require updating lighting, encounters, enemies, and underlying systems rather than simply restoring old files.There’s also a major Marathon pivot happening. Bungie says Marathon didn’t reach as many players as it hoped and will evolve beyond its original genre constraints, including permanent PvE, PvP and PvPvE experiences. Its Symbiosis update arrives December 8 with permanent PvE, a social space, TDM experiment and more.#Destiny2 #Destiny #Bungie #Marathon #GamingNews

I finally jumped into Control Resonant, and after my first hour, the combat has completely sold me.I never played the original Control, but Resonant includes a story catch-up and so far I’ve had no problem jumping into this world. The combat already feels deep, with different abilities, builds, upgrade paths, aerial movement, and some really creative boss encounters.The visuals are also incredibly striking, and I’m already interested in where the story between the main character and his sister is going.This is only a first impressions video after my opening hours with the game, but Control Resonant is absolutely staying on my radar.#ControlResonant #Control #RemedyEntertainment

Silent Hill: Townfall is finally here, and I spent my first hour getting a feel for its first-person horror, puzzle design, and 1996 setting.So far, I’m really liking how involved exploration feels. Searching drawers, using pay phones, and tracking down actual puzzle clues makes the environment feel more important than simply guessing your way through solutions.There are some performance issues I noticed early on, but this is only a review in progress after about an hour of playtime.#SilentHillTownfall #SilentHill #Gaming