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How do independent developers actually get their games on Xbox?In this interview, I sit down with ID@Xbox leader Guy Richards to talk about how Microsoft is helping small teams publish games on console, PC, handheld, and cloud.We discuss how the publishing process works today, why Xbox wants to remove hurdles for indie developers, and how small studios can pitch their games directly to the platform.Richards also explains how Xbox is helping developers reach players across multiple devices, why innovation often comes from smaller teams, and what indie developers should do if they want their game to stand out.If you’ve ever wondered how indie games actually make it onto Xbox, this conversation breaks down the process.

Xbox is already making big changes to its ecosystem in 2026, and one of them may not go over well with fans. Microsoft appears to be quietly moving away from its controversial “This Is an Xbox” marketing push while introducing new initiatives like Gaming Copilot and continuing to expand Xbox beyond traditional consoles.
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Marvel Rivals Executive Producer Danny Koo says the hero shooter genre is just getting started. In this interview we talk about why Marvel Rivals has taken off, how the team plans content nearly a year in advance, and why community feedback is critical for making a live service game work.We also discuss the philosophy behind designing Marvel Rivals characters, how abilities and hero identities are translated from Marvel lore into gameplay, and how the team created original characters like Luna Snow. Koo explains how playtest data, surveys, and community feedback help the developers refine the game before and after launch.We also talk about the challenges of launching live service games today, the state of the games industry, and why the team believes there’s still room for more hero shooters in the market.

Xbox has officially revealed early details about its next-generation console, Project Helix, during a Game Developers Conference presentation.The new Xbox hardware is being developed with AMD and is designed to play both Xbox console games and PC games, marking a major step toward unifying the Xbox and Windows ecosystems. Developers were also told the system will feature a custom AMD chip, next-generation ray tracing, and new machine-learning powered rendering technology.Microsoft says alpha dev kits could arrive in 2027, suggesting the next Xbox generation may still be a few years away. The company also discussed broader plans to unify development across Xbox and Windows and expand features like Xbox Play Anywhere.In this video we break down everything revealed at GDC and what it means for the future of Xbox.

Bungie’s Marathon is finally here. The studio behind Halo and Destiny is entering the extraction shooter space with a fast-paced PvPvE experience focused on loot, survival, and tense extractions. In this review, I break down what works, what doesn’t, and whether Marathon actually has the potential to become the next big shooter for Sony.The gunplay feels exactly like you’d expect from Bungie, tight, responsive, and satisfying. But the UI and onboarding feel strange, and that could hold the game back for new players.Marathon launched March 5, 2026 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S as a team-based extraction shooter where players loot gear and attempt to escape before losing everything on death. So does Marathon have the juice to compete in the extraction shooter genre? Let’s talk about it.