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technology7 months ago

Xbox Dominates Summer Game Fest 2025 with Major Announcements

Xbox has established a new era of consistency and success with its recent gaming showcases, outperforming competitors like Sony and Summer Game Fest by delivering a strong lineup of first-party and third-party titles, many of which are available on Game Pass. The showcase highlights Xbox's growing ecosystem, strategic partnerships, and its position as a leading platform for gamers across all systems, solidifying its status as the top gaming event of the year.

via Windows Central|
#first-party-titles#game-pass#gaming-showcase
technology7 months ago

Former Sony Exec Criticizes Xbox Game Pass as 'Dangerous' for Gaming

Former PlayStation Studios boss Shuhei Yoshida criticizes Xbox's approach to game subscriptions, claiming Sony's method of adding first-party titles after their initial release is healthier for the industry, as it encourages innovation and supports small developers, unlike Xbox's strategy of offering day-one releases which may limit creative diversity and pose risks to game sales.

via GameSpot|
#first-party-titles#game-industry#playstation
gaming1 year ago

"Microsoft's Commitment to Xbox Consoles Amid PS5 Rumors"

Xbox head Phil Spencer reportedly assured employees that there are no plans to stop making Xbox consoles during a company town hall, countering speculation about a potential shift in first-party and platform strategy. Rumors have circulated about Microsoft considering bringing Xbox titles to other platforms, leading to concerns about the future of Xbox as a console platform. The upcoming "Future of Xbox" event, announced by Spencer, may provide clarity on these speculations, with the event set to be streamed on Thursday, February 15.

via Game Informer|
#console-development#first-party-titles#gaming
gaming2 years ago

Xbox's Starfield sets the stage for a marathon of exclusive games

An Xbox executive has stated that the release of Starfield marks the beginning of a "multi-year relay race" of first-party titles for Xbox. Following a relatively quiet year for Xbox releases in 2022, Xbox chief marketing officer Jerret West expressed excitement about the regular releases planned after Starfield's launch, including Forza, Hellblade 2, Avowed, and Towerborne. With the addition of Game Pass and third-party relationships, Xbox aims to deliver a special gaming experience over the next several years. Xbox Games Studio boss Matt Booty also emphasized the publisher's commitment to delivering at least four first-party games annually.

via Video Games Chronicle|
#first-party-titles#game-releases#gaming
gaming2 years ago

Phil Spencer explains why Halo was missing from Xbox Games Showcase.

Xbox Game Studios CEO Phil Spencer explained that the reason why Halo was not present at the Xbox Games Showcase is not because the company doesn't believe in the franchise anymore, but because they have over 20 studios now and a lot more games. Spencer also mentioned the leadership changes at 343 Industries as part of the reason why they didn't feel like they needed to show Halo Infinite or touch on the game.

via Insider Gaming|
#343-industries#first-party-titles#gaming
gaming2 years ago

Xbox Game Studios & Bethesda Roadmap Revealed for June 2023.

Xbox Game Studios and Bethesda have an exciting first-party lineup of games in development, as per the latest roadmap shared by Xbox fan Klobrille on Twitter. The list includes highly anticipated titles such as Starfield, Forza Motorsport, Avowed, Fable, and The Elder Scrolls 6, among others. The roadmap also reveals some new additions, including South of Midnight and Clockwork Revolution, and a couple of 2023 releases that didn't appear at the Xbox Showcase.

via Pure Xbox|
#bethesda#first-party-titles#gaming
gaming2 years ago

"Xbox Games Showcase 2023: Impressive Trailers and Announcements"

Microsoft's Xbox Games Showcase featured trailers for upcoming first-party titles including "Starfield," "Fable," "Avowed," and "Senua's Saga: Hellblade II," as well as a confirmed release date for "Forza Motorsport." Third-party titles such as "Payday 3" and "Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty" were also announced, along with a free DLC expansion for "Sea of Thieves" based on "The Secret of Monkey Island." A new carbon black Series S with 1TB of storage will be available from September 1st at $349.

via Dark Horizons|
#dlc#first-party-titles#gaming
gaming2 years ago

Nintendo Switch Sales Reach 125 Million Units Worldwide.

Nintendo Switch has sold 125.62 million units worldwide as of March 31, 2023, with 3.07 million Switch hardware and 41.85 million software sold during the three months ended March 31, 2023. The 10 best-selling first-party Switch titles include Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Fire Emblem Engage tops the list of new first-party titles with 1.61 million sales, followed by Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe and Metroid Prime Remastered. Over 1036.15 million Switch games have been sold worldwide.

via Gematsu|
#fire-emblem-engage#first-party-titles#gaming