Bungie may be facing another brutal round of layoffs, with one report claiming PlayStation could cut at least 50% of the studio this summer. After Destiny 2’s final major update, no active Destiny 3, Marathon pressure, and Sony’s huge Bungie impairment loss, this feels like more than just another layoff story. It feels like the next stage of PlayStation’s live-service fallout.

I sat down with members of The Elder Scrolls Online team to talk about the future of ESO, including cross-play, player feedback, harder overland difficulty, dynamic encounters, solo dungeons, and how the team is thinking about the game’s long-term future.They confirmed cross-play is actively being worked on, discussed why ESO is moving away from the old chapter model, and explained how player feedback is shaping the next era of the MMO.

Ninja Theory was reportedly already set for closure when Senua was revealed, adding another complicated layer to the reaction around Xbox, its studios, and the future of Microsoft Gaming.In this video, I break down the Ninja Theory report, the reaction from developers and fans, and the bigger issue Xbox keeps running into: a long stretch of game launches that have struggled to generate the momentum Microsoft needs.This is not just about one studio. It is about how Xbox got here.

New reports say Xbox studios are bracing for closures, layoffs, and major changes across Microsoft’s gaming division. After the Xbox Games Showcase promised a huge future for the platform, fans now have a very different question: how many of those studios and projects will actually survive?

This video breaks down the latest reports, what may be happening behind the scenes, and why Xbox fans should be paying close attention right now.

Xbox is facing another brutal wave of bad news. Reports say Compulsion Games, the studio behind South of Midnight and We Happy Few, could be shut down or is in negotiations with Microsoft over its future. At the same time, Xbox Game Studios boss Craig Duncan is stepping down after just over 18 months in the role.This comes after recent reports that Microsoft has considered major options for Xbox, including restructuring or even spinning off the gaming business. So what does this mean for Xbox Game Studios, future exclusives, and the long-term future of Xbox?

Diablo Immortal has always had one major criticism: pay-to-win. So when I had the chance to speak with Blizzard about the new Warlock class, I asked directly how the team thinks about PvP, monetization, and whether players can jump in without feeling instantly outmatched.

We also talked about the future of Diablo Immortal, what the game offers that Diablo 2, Diablo 3, and Diablo 4 don’t, and whether Diablo Immortal 2 could ever happen.

Satya Nadella’s latest comments about Xbox raise some serious questions about Microsoft’s gaming business. After reports that Microsoft has considered spinning Xbox into its own subsidiary, fast-tracking Fallout and Elder Scrolls, and resetting the business around sustainability, it feels like we may be watching a major turning point for Xbox.In this video, I break down what Nadella said, what the recent reports suggest, and why the Sony Interactive Entertainment restructuring from 2016 might be an interesting comparison point for where Xbox could go next.

A new report says Microsoft has not ruled out major options for Xbox, including restructuring the gaming unit, making it a wholly owned subsidiary, creating a joint venture, or potentially spinning it out in the future.The report also claims Microsoft leadership has approved a plan to spend more on major franchises like Halo, Fallout, and Elder Scrolls, as Xbox looks for a stronger path forward.So what would an Xbox spin-off actually mean, and how realistic is it?

This week on Game Chat, we break down our favorite games from Summer Game Fest 2026 and pick our personal Game of Show.

Before that, we run through some of the biggest news up top, including the major reveals, surprises, and trends coming out of SGF, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, and the rest of a packed showcase week.

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Xbox is entering what leadership is calling a major reset, and the big question now is simple: how bad is this going to get?After Ubisoft moved to close studios in Winnipeg and Belgrade with hundreds of jobs expected to be affected, Bungie’s future remains uncertain following Destiny 2’s final major update, and Xbox is reportedly preparing for major layoffs after Microsoft’s fiscal year ends.In this video, I go through Xbox’s massive studio system, from Call of Duty teams like Infinity Ward, Treyarch, Sledgehammer, Raven, Beenox, High Moon, Demonware and more, to Blizzard, Bethesda, Obsidian, Rare, Halo Studios, Turn 10, Playground Games, Undead Labs, Double Fine, Ninja Theory, ZeniMax Online and the rest of the first-party lineup.The question is not just who is safe. It is which studios still fit the new Xbox strategy.