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Xbox needs to make a choice, says former PlayStation leader Shawn Layden: be a publisher or a platform, but you can't be both
Former PlayStation leader Shawn Layden argues that Xbox must choose between being a major game publisher or a platform holder, stating it cannot effectively be both. He highlights the need for exclusive content to support a platform, contrasting it with the multiplatform approach required for a top publisher, a dilemma exacerbated by recent Xbox layoffs and strategic shifts.
Future Xbox Exclusivity Will Be 'Case-by-Case', PS5 Ports Will Be Revealed Alongside Release Dates
Xbox boss Matt Booty stated that future game exclusivity will be decided on a 'case-by-case' basis, with big multiplayer and live service games remaining multiplatform. While some titles like Gears of War: E-Day will be console exclusives, others like Senua and Spyro: A Realm Beyond were announced day-and-date for PlayStation 5 alongside PC. This new approach means platform availability for some Xbox titles may not be revealed until closer to their release dates.
Steam week in review: Forza Horizon is the last truly mainstream multiplatform racing series
Forza Horizon 6 is a top seller on Steam, with over 500,000 pre-orders reported by mid-April, indicating strong consumer interest despite the game's not yet being released. The article discusses the declining mainstream relevance of racing games, with Forza Horizon being a notable exception, and analyzes sales trends for various racing titles on Steam.
Professor Layton and the New World of Steam gets a release window and adds PS5 and PC versions
Professor Layton and the New World of Steam, the next installment in the puzzle adventure series, is slated for release in late 2026. Level-5 announced the game will launch on PlayStation 5, PC (Steam), and Nintendo Switch, expanding beyond its traditional handheld and mobile origins. The game will feature puzzle design by QuizKnock and is set in the steam-powered town of Steam Bison.
'We Will Do It' — Marvel Rivals Dev Confirms Nintendo Switch 2 Version in the Works
Marvel Rivals is confirmed to be in development for the Nintendo Switch 2, according to the game's developers. While a release window has not yet been specified, the confirmation indicates the game will be available on the upcoming Nintendo console.
What is Xbox’s Project Helix? Potential release date, hardware, features, and more
Xbox's upcoming console, codenamed Project Helix, is slated for a 2027 release and aims to usher in the 10th generation of gaming. The console will reportedly feature AMD's Zen 6 architecture and RDNA 5 GPU, promising significant performance leaps. Xbox chief Asha Sharma indicated that Project Helix will support both Xbox and PC games, furthering the company's multiplatform strategy.