Microsoft Targets Xbox Business Growth for Fiscal Year 2027
Following recent mass layoffs, Microsoft executives aim for financial growth in the Xbox gaming division by summer 2027 despite a 7% year-on-year revenue dip.
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Microsoft CEO Says Xbox Will Return to Growth This Fiscal Year
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella comments on Xbox business strategy, recent layoffs, and financial results during the latest earnings call in July 2026.
Why Battle Passes Remain the Industry Standard for Live-Service Games
A look at the psychology and business logic behind battle passes, from why they drive player retention to the reasons they remain a key monetization model.
Sticky Business Gets Free QoL Update and New DLC for Third Anniversary
Spellgarden Games celebrates the third anniversary of Sticky Business with a free quality-of-life update featuring sticker editing, undo/redo, and more.
Dirty Business Update 0.1.16 Out Now with Lab Operator Rework
Dirty Business Update 0.1.16 is live on PC via Steam, bringing a Lab Operator rework, inventory slot limits, save stability fixes, and bug corrections.
Dirty Business Details Staff Mechanics and Worker Rules in Update
Plan Dirty Games details worker mechanics for Dirty Business, explaining equipment requirements for botanists, gunsmiths, chemists, and counterfeiters.
Holonoptic Launches on PC With 25% Launch Discount
The story-rich business simulator Holonoptic is now available on Linux, Mac, and Windows, featuring a 25% discount through July 30, 2026.
Steve Allison Leaves Epic Games Store for Chief Business Officer Role at Saber
After eight years heading the Epic Games Store, Steve Allison has joined Saber Interactive as chief business officer to oversee their upcoming project slate.
Microsoft Denies Xbox Layoffs Are Linked to H-1B Visa Hiring
Microsoft communications lead Frank Shaw addresses rumors, confirming the 3,200 Xbox job cuts are for business restructuring, not to replace staff with H-1B workers.
Why Nintendo’s Business Strategy Looks Different in 2026
As competitors shift toward digital-only models and layoffs, Nintendo’s conservative financial approach keeps it insulated from current industry volatility.
Xbox Reportedly Pauses Third-Party Game Pass Deals
Reports indicate Microsoft has halted new third-party Game Pass signings as the company undergoes a leadership-driven business restructuring in 2026.
Plumber Simulator Announced for Console and PC
Take It Studio has announced Plumber Simulator, a business sim tasking players with emergency repairs, pipe installation, and property renovations.
Sony May Mitigate Hardware Pricing Nightmare by Selling Fewer PS5s
Sony's latest business filings suggest the company plans to manage rising memory component costs by reducing PS5 unit sales and limiting hardware promotions.
More Businesses Close Doors for Grand Theft Auto 6 Launch
Following a car parts manufacturer, a Lebanese restaurant has confirmed it will close on November 19 to let staff play the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6.
Microsoft Reportedly Weighs Closing Double Fine, Ninja Theory, and Compulsion
Reports suggest Microsoft is considering closing or spinning off Double Fine, Ninja Theory, and Compulsion Games as part of another Xbox business reset.
Microsoft Looks to Accelerate Fallout and Elder Scrolls Development
Microsoft aims to bolster its business by fast-tracking new entries in the Fallout and The Elder Scrolls franchises, according to recent reports.
Xbox Will Do More Console Exclusives if Its Business Improves in 2026
Microsoft confirms Xbox will try to do more console exclusives in 2026 if the health of its business improves, signaling a potential shift in platform strategy.
Microsoft Moves to Reset This Xbox Business Strategy Following 2026 Shift
Microsoft outlines a new strategy to reset this Xbox business model in 2026, addressing hardware component costs, studio expansion, and subscription growth.
Fable 2026 Gameplay Demo Reveals Social Sim Features and Combat
The first Fable gameplay demo showcases expanded social sim features, business management, and combat mechanics ahead of the 2027 release on PC, PS5, and Xbox.
Xbox Strategy 2026: Is Microsoft Changing Exclusive Games Policy?
Microsoft’s strategy for exclusive games is shifting in 2026. Learn how Xbox leadership plans to address business health and future platform-specific releases.
Former Nintendo Executive Confirms NES and SNES Classic Strategy
Former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé reveals the NES and SNES Classic consoles were created to sustain business during the Wii U era.
Paradox Interactive Is Urban, And Fans Aren't Happy By Quinton Connor 2026
Paradox Interactive is officially publishing Transport Fever 3 in 2026. Learn why fans are concerned about the shift in business models for the simulation series.
Ask.com Search Engine Officially Shuttered in May 2026
Ask.com has officially closed its search business as of May 1, 2026. Learn why IAC discontinued the service and what happened to the iconic Ask Jeeves brand.
Reggie Fils-Aime on Nintendo Strategy and Avoiding Industry Layoffs in 2026
Former Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime discusses Nintendo's business strategy, avoiding gaming layoffs, and the history of the DS and Wii.
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Sticky Business Gets Free QoL Update and New DLC for Third Anniversary
Spellgarden Games celebrates the third anniversary of Sticky Business with a free quality-of-life update featuring sticker editing, undo/redo, and more.
Dirty Business Update 0.1.16 Out Now with Lab Operator Rework
Dirty Business Update 0.1.16 is live on PC via Steam, bringing a Lab Operator rework, inventory slot limits, save stability fixes, and bug corrections.
Dirty Business Details Staff Mechanics and Worker Rules in Update
Plan Dirty Games details worker mechanics for Dirty Business, explaining equipment requirements for botanists, gunsmiths, chemists, and counterfeiters.
Steve Allison Leaves Epic Games Store for Chief Business Officer Role at Saber
After eight years heading the Epic Games Store, Steve Allison has joined Saber Interactive as chief business officer to oversee their upcoming project slate.