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Xbox Boss Admits Game Pass Suffered An Eight-Month Decline, But Says It’s Growing Again
Xbox boss Asha Sharma revealed that Game Pass experienced an eight-month decline but has recently returned to growth. She emphasized the need for a business reset in the next 100 days to regain momentum and strengthen community ties. Sharma indicated that while the service faced challenges, Microsoft remains committed to investing in Xbox and gaming.
Watch Summer Game Fest 2026 Live Today
The Summer Game Fest 2026 showcase is scheduled to be broadcast live today, featuring a variety of game announcements. The event will be streamed, with Xbox Wire providing coverage.
Xbox CEO: Platforms “must have exclusive content” and it’s a “tough topic”
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma acknowledges the difficulty of balancing multi-platform releases with the need for exclusive content to define a platform. As the second-largest publisher, Xbox aims to reach large audiences while also considering how exclusive titles are crucial for platform growth and sales.
XBOX CEO Wants to Make It the “Number One Gaming and Entertainment Company” by 2030
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma aims to make the company the leading gaming and entertainment entity by 2030, emphasizing industry leadership over profit margins. She highlighted significant investments in acquisitions like Activision Blizzard and Zenimax, and ongoing platform development as key to achieving this goal. Sharma also noted the substantial revenue generated by franchises such as Call of Duty, Candy Crush, and World of Warcraft.
XBOX Wants to “Remain a Great Publisher” When it Comes to Exclusives, Says CEO
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma stated that the company is reevaluating its approach to exclusives to balance reaching large audiences with the need for exclusive content to grow its platforms. She indicated that decisions on exclusivity will be made on a game-by-game basis. Sharma also highlighted recent successes in reviving the Xbox brand, including Game Pass growth and improved player community engagement.
How To Watch Xbox Games Showcase 2026
Xbox will host its summer games showcase on June 7, 2026. This guide provides information on how to watch all the reveals as they happen.
Here's what's coming to GeForce NOW in June including NTE: Neverness to Everness, SpaceCraft, Gothic 1 Remake
NVIDIA has announced the lineup of games coming to GeForce NOW in June 2026, including NTE: Neverness to Everness, SpaceCraft, and Gothic 1 Remake. The cloud gaming service will also see additions like Jurassic World Evolution 3, The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition, and Tomb Raider I-III Remastered. GeForce NOW is available on Linux and Steam Deck.
Jobs roundup: June 2026 | Bernard Kim joins Appcharge advisory board
Several key appointments and elections have occurred in the games industry. Bernard Kim has joined Appcharge's advisory board, Romain Dijoux is the new studio head at Netflix's Night School Studio, and the German Games Industry Association has elected a new executive board. Other notable moves include Sam Hilary at Team17, Charlotte Spurgeon and Celeste Valentine at Imprint Studios, and leadership changes at Side.
Indie Selects for June 2026: Absolutely Stacked Indie Games
June 2026 features a stacked lineup of indie games across various genres, including narrative-driven titles like Wax Heads and Until Then, a fighting game based on Invincible VS, sci-fi survival horror in Directive 8020, a unique roguelike called Dungeon Clawler, and the cozy exploration game Adorable Adventures. These selections are available through the Xbox Store's Indie Select Hub.
Subscriptions, Clouds, and Streams
Xbox Game Pass is adding several new titles to its subscription service, including Starseeker, Astroneer Expeditions, Beastro, and Undisputed. The article touches on broader industry trends like cloud gaming and game streaming.
'They're building real momentum and player trust' — This former Xbox exec is a big fan of recent…
Former Xbox executive Laura Fryer praises Xbox CEO Asha Sharma's strategic decisions, including the rebranding to 'XBOX' and the implementation of the Player Voice system, as smart moves to rebuild player trust and investment. She emphasizes the importance of listening to fan feedback and allowing public input to foster loyalty and passion within both the player base and development teams.
"Nobody's making games for the retired people" – The growing yet underserved market for grey gamers
The video game industry is largely overlooking the growing market of older players, often referred to as 'grey gamers.' Despite an aging global population and increasing numbers of individuals over 40, 50, and 60 playing games, developers are slow to cater to this demographic, who possess disposable income and long-term gaming literacy. Experts suggest a shift in industry mindset is needed to capture this substantial and expanding market, which is currently underserved by game design and marketing efforts.
Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions, Beastro, Undisputed, and More
Xbox Game Pass is adding several new titles in June, including Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions, Beastro, Undisputed, and Solarpunk, with many available day one. The service will also see games like Jurassic World Evolution 2 and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge leaving the library on June 15.
Morning Gatherings and Events
This article provides a comprehensive guide to the Summer Game Fest schedule for 2026, including information on how to watch the Xbox Games Showcase and Gears of War: E-Day Direct. It also notes a 6% increase in attendance for Nordic Game.
30 Biggest Potential Announcements from the Summer of Gaming
The Summer of Gaming is set to feature numerous potential announcements from major publishers and developers. Expected reveals include release dates for Gears of War: E-Day, Fable, and Phantom Blade Zero, new trailers for Grand Theft Auto 6 and Ananta, and potential reveals for remakes like Resident Evil: Code Veronica and Virtua Fighter Crossroads. Updates are also anticipated for games like OD, State of Decay 3, and Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra, alongside potential announcements for new titles and expansions across various franchises.
The best-rated game of 2026 is $20 because the devs "don't want people to wait" for a discount: "We…
Indie developer Yacht Club Games has priced its upcoming title, Mina the Hollower, at $20, a decision co-founder Sean Velasco states was made to ensure players wouldn't hesitate to purchase it. This pricing strategy contrasts with the industry trend of $70 games and has contributed to Mina the Hollower receiving high praise and strong initial sales, with Velasco aiming for over a million copies sold.
Xbox CEO Says Showing PS5, Switch Logos During Xbox Showcase Is Bad, Actually
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma stated that displaying competitor logos like PlayStation and Nintendo during Xbox showcases was a mistake and will be adjusted for future events. This comes after Xbox chief content officer Matt Booty reaffirmed the practice for the upcoming Xbox Games Showcase. The decision to show competitor logos was initially praised as a transparency effort but has since drawn criticism from some fans.
Nvidia finally unveils Spark superchip, coming to laptops and mini PCs this Fall - here's everything we know so far
Nvidia has officially unveiled its Spark superchip, codenamed N1X, at Computex 2026. The chip, a collaboration with MediaTek, combines a 6144-CUDA-core Blackwell GPU with a 20-core Grace CPU and is expected to launch in laptops from major manufacturers like Asus, Dell, and Microsoft in Fall. Nvidia claims the Spark chip will enable laptops to achieve over 100fps in 1440p for Triple-A titles, with performance potentially matching an RTX 5070 mobile GPU.
Fable delayed to February 2027
Xbox has delayed the upcoming Fable reboot, developed by Playground Games, to February 2027. This decision aims to give the game its own dedicated release window, avoiding a conflict with the anticipated launch of Grand Theft Auto 6 in Autumn 2026. Xbox CCO Matt Booty emphasized that the delay is to ensure Fable has a moment to shine and will be a focus of the upcoming Xbox Showcase.
Sunday Consolidation
Xbox Insiders can now personalize their experience with new color options and on-screen controller settings. Matt Booty also discussed upcoming games, including Forza and Call of Duty, in a recent interview.