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Xbox’s Messaging Around Exclusives Is Still A Problem

Exclusivity has been one of the biggest talking points for Xbox this generation. Whether it was the hubbub around titles like The Elder Scrolls and Starfield after Zenimax was acquired by Microsoft in 2021, the never-ending discussion surrounding Call of Duty following Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard in 2023, or the way Microsoft has slowly abandoned exclusivity over the past two years by putting basically all of Xbox’s first-party titles on PlayStation and Nintendo consoles. Frankly, it’s been a wild and often confusing ride. Just as it seemed things were starting to gain clarity, the topic has only become more confusing.

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Contraband Has Been Canceled

Microsoft has announced that Contraband has been canceled. The open-world co-op smuggling game developed by Avalanche Studios (the team behind the Just Cause franchise) was first announced in 2021, but received no updates in the years since, so this news isn’t too surprising. As the latest Xbox Game Studios cancellation in recent months though, following the layoffs and cancellations that affected Perfect Dark, Everwild, and more, my feelings on Xbox’s first-party game lineup aren’t too optimistic. Let’s talk about it.

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Summer Game Fest 2024 Predictions!

We’ve talked about my predictions for the rumored PlayStation Showcase and the upcoming Xbox Games Showcase. Summer Game Fest is a few weeks away and now I’m ready to share my predictions for the show! Will Borderlands 4 be announced? Is Kingdom Hearts: Missing Link going to get a new trailer and release date? A lot can happen at this event, so let’s talk about it!