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[DForce]

Oh, look.. another turning the corner moment for Xbox


They had many things going for them this generation.

1. Acquired Zenimax
2. Acquired Activision Blizzard
3. Games launching Day One on Game Pass
4. The "Most Powerful Console" on the market.
5. The "Most Affordable console" on the market

We know how this console generation ended.

The next generation console becomes less attractive now that they're releasing their games on PlayStation and Nintendo Switch.

 

[DenchDeckard]

I cant believe these guys can be this loopy.

They just flip flop from one extreme emotion to another each day that passes.

Mental health is real.

 

[Neolombax]

I hope so. Don't let Sony be too comfortable without proper competition.

 

[Rocco Schiavone]

So a notorious Xbox fanboy foresees a bright Xbox future.

 

[Heisenberg007]

An entire article based on a tweet reflecting the feelings of a known shill? LMAO. This is so embarrassing.

 

[Kacho]

Wasn't there this super hot Japanese Xbox ambassador? I can't remember her name.

Wouldn't surprise me. They were were going hard in Japan a couple years ago.

 

[scydrex]

Here we go again...

 

[hououinkyouma00]

Wouldn't surprise me. They were were going hard in Japan a couple years ago.

I think this is her. She gets featured on the Xbox_JP instagram a lot.

 

[Gaiff]

Xbox’s Bright Future, and How We’ll Get There - Xbox Wire

We’re excited about the future of Xbox, and we see the opportunity to grow not only our own business, but the entire industry as a whole – through creating groundbreaking new games, inviting creators to build their dream projects on our platform, and opening gaming up to everyone, no matter...

news.xbox.com

Xbox officially announces next-gen hardware in stunning new trailer

Xbox has officially announced upcoming next-gen hardware in brand-new trailer

www.gamingbible.com

Xbox Multiplatform Game Expansion Speaks A Bright Future - Total Apex Gaming

Microsoft CEO Phil Spencer has announced expanding Xbox exclusive titles to multiple in the past two weeks. On Jan. 25th, he shared his plans to offer them on

totalapexgaming.com

Is Xbox's future brighter without Activision? | Opinion

Over the past year or so, a note of discord has crept into the generally enthusiastic response to Microsoft's current c…

www.gamesindustry.biz

Is this the new "return to form,"?

 

[SEGAvangelist]

I thought this astroturfing got DOGEd.

Do you even know what astroturfing is?

 

[Heisenberg007]

 

[Spokker]

"Mr. Microsoft, your Xbox seems to have the momentum of a runaway freight train. Why are you so popular?"

"Ooh, a tough question, but a fair one."

 

[Imtjnotu]

Every year we get "Xbox is back"

Every Gen we get "Xbox will contend"

Every month we get "here's a new controller"

Every day we get "some stupid shit out of jez's mouth"

 

[Imtjnotu]

 

[Mr Moose]

Xbox’s Bright Future, and How We’ll Get There - Xbox Wire

We’re excited about the future of Xbox, and we see the opportunity to grow not only our own business, but the entire industry as a whole – through creating groundbreaking new games, inviting creators to build their dream projects on our platform, and opening gaming up to everyone, no matter...

news.xbox.com

Xbox officially announces next-gen hardware in stunning new trailer

Xbox has officially announced upcoming next-gen hardware in brand-new trailer

www.gamingbible.com

Xbox Multiplatform Game Expansion Speaks A Bright Future - Total Apex Gaming

Microsoft CEO Phil Spencer has announced expanding Xbox exclusive titles to multiple in the past two weeks. On Jan. 25th, he shared his plans to offer them on

totalapexgaming.com

Is Xbox's future brighter without Activision? | Opinion

Over the past year or so, a note of discord has crept into the generally enthusiastic response to Microsoft's current c…

www.gamesindustry.biz

Such a bright future.

 

[Baemono]

I dont see it. First of all what crazy lineup are we even talking about?

Well Avowed, South of Midnight, Doom Eternal and Outer Worlds 2 of course

And CoD I guess

 

[Kacho]

These frauds turned there back on team green, fuck them cunts, they do it for the coin, I do this shit for the passion. I never let Xbox down becuase Xbox was never down, them punk bitches can go enjoy some other shit as there not welcome in the Xbox Cartel anymore. We got them games, we got the hardware and still the most powerfull console in the world and things are only getting better. Im here im ready for whats coming, I got my X, my S, PC and Laptop with Xbox app and my ally X waiting for that amazing Xbox OS. Were not back, we was never gone .

Damn son, brightness off the charts here

 

[Punished Miku]

Well Avowed, South of Midnight, Doom Eternal and Outer Worlds 2 of course

And CoD I guess

Tony Hawk and Grounded 2 are also next month. Publishing Ninja Gaiden 4 in October. Already several 2026 games announced. Had a few in late 2024 also.

 

[Giallo Corsa]

Damn son, brightness off the charts here

so bright

 

[Aenima]

Im not sure about the bright future, but im sure it will be a return to form.

 

[Baemono]

Tony Hawk and Grounded 2 are also next month.

Right

 

[Viruz]

That same noise since 2010 AGAIN!

 

[ShaiKhulud1989]

An entire article based on a tweet reflecting the feelings of a known shill? LMAO. This is so embarrassing.

 

[aliadiere25]

Xbox has been back about 8 times in the past 5 years.

 

[Scrawnton]

Yeah bro, soooo many great games like... uh, South of Midnight and the lowest performing Doom in the nu-trilogy. Can't forget about Avoid! And their showcase was sooo awesome bro. Like, who isn't excited to play Rushed Ops 7? That game where you play as a tower? I mean, like 5 people bought or even played Psychonauts 2, that one should be a hit.

Now THIS is embarrassing...

 

[Topher]

Overly optimistic at this point. Microsoft simply stating again that they are making another console is the equivalent to still having a pulse. Good news, but "turned a corner"? Nah. The same things were said about Xbox Series.

 

[Katatonic]

Poor xbox fans keep getting strung along. Remember, it's been about 15 years of failure, empty promises, and agitation.

 

[Deerock71]

 

[RetroGamingUK]

Poor xbox fans keep getting strung along. Remember, it's been about 15 years of failure, empty promises, and agitation.

Wasn't 2010 the "year of Kinect"?

For me that's the year Xbox died.

 

[Brakum]

Well Avowed, South of Midnight, Doom Eternal and Outer Worlds 2 of course

And CoD I guess

3 of those 4 are already out

 

[Angry_Megalodon]

Agree with the incredibly part.

 

[IntentionalPun]

I can feel the energy!

 

[Scrawnton]

On the topic of the next system, can Microsoft just be normal and call it the "Xbox 6.0" or something and not the "Xbox Model Duex" or some crap like that.

Also before anyone says "it's not 6.0" I'm thinking along these lines to justify it - Xbox (1.0), Xbox 360 (2.0), Xbox One (3.0), Xbox One X (4.0), Xbox Series X (5.0).

Even Nintendo finally got the clue and went straight numerical.

 

[Mr Moose]

On the topic of the next system, can Microsoft just be normal and call it the "Xbox 6.0" or something and not the "Xbox Model Duex" or some crap like that.

Also before anyone says "it's not 6.0" I'm thinking along these lines to justify it - Xbox (1.0), Xbox 360 (2.0), Xbox One (3.0), Xbox One X (4.0), Xbox Series X (5.0).

Even Nintendo finally got the clue and went straight numerical.

Where's the Series S?
They don't know how to count anyway. Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10.

 

[Baemono]

3 of those 4 are already out

Well I can't keep up with all the brightness

 

[LakeOf9]

On the topic of the next system, can Microsoft just be normal and call it the "Xbox 6.0" or something and not the "Xbox Model Duex" or some crap like that.

Also before anyone says "it's not 6.0" I'm thinking along these lines to justify it - Xbox (1.0), Xbox 360 (2.0), Xbox One (3.0), Xbox One X (4.0), Xbox Series X (5.0).

Even Nintendo finally got the clue and went straight numerical.

They had the perfect chance to do it with Xbox Series, but they blew it.

They could have done it in a way where it would be lined up with PlayStation as well:

OG Xbox = Xbox 1
Xbox 360 = Xbox 2
Xbox One = Xbox 3
Xbox One X = Xbox 4
Xbox Series = Xbox 5 (they could have done Xbox 5X and Xbox 5S respectively)

But they chose to be stupid instead. Oh well.

 

[IntentionalPun]

I can feel the energy!

Sorry false alarm, Phill activated my remote controlled vibrating Xbox butt plug.

 

[adamsapple]

Sorry false alarm, Phill activated my remote controlled vibrating Xbox butt plug.

Now you're playing with Power.

 

[LordCBH]

Coming from Jizzy-poo and Klobby that's a death sentence.

 

[Skifi28]

I cant believe these guys can be this loopy.

They just flip flop from one extreme emotion to another each day that passes.

Mental health is real.

This is exactly what I was talking about in our previous discussion, the cult-like fanbase not admitting any problems and just spreading hope and dreams until the brand is dead.

 

[RetroGamingUK]

They had the perfect chance to do it with Xbox Series, but they blew it.

They could have done it in a way where it would be lined up with PlayStation as well:

OG Xbox = Xbox 1
Xbox 360 = Xbox 2
Xbox One = Xbox 3
Xbox One X = Xbox 4
Xbox Series = Xbox 5 (they could have done Xbox 5X and Xbox 5S respectively)

But they chose to be stupid instead. Oh well.

Is Xbox One X fuck Xbox 4

 

[ByWatterson]

My wife divorced me and already remarried.

But she called me last night to ask how I'm doing.

 

[mayham2199]

Yeeeeessss indeed.

It's the same shit you see in political punditry when they are all activated and start spouting the same ideological talking points - VERBATIM

Haha yes. I was just thinking this is the same shit you see in political media.

 

[Scrawnton]

Where's the Series S?
They don't know how to count anyway. Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10.

Not relevant IMO.

 

[Sonik]

Klob looks like Make a Wish Foundation recipient

His face

 

[ChorizoPicozo]

bright bright future

 

[ANIMAL1975]

Jez Corden, writing for Windows Central, seems to have again written an entire article on one tweet made by a fan (included in the article itself, and below)



That said, maybe there is merit to what is being said. Maybe Xbox is turning a corner around now. I don't think it matters anymore, with them having thrown the hat in in terms of actually competing in the console market, but at least for existing Xbox fans, it sounds like things will be better than they have been?

Xbox has turned a corner — the future for Microsoft's gaming platform once again looks incredibly bright

With the next-gen Xbox formally revealed, how are you, Xbox customer, feeling about Microsoft's gaming direction as of June 2025?

www.windowscentral.com

Jeezz Corden and Klobrille...
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[UltimaKilo]

XBOX has had a great year and a half with games, definitely the best publisher. However, the future looks bleak…

 

[RetroGamingUK]

bright bright future

No problem here

 

[MiguelItUp]

I still don't understand the undying love and support some people have for "their favorite platform", some folks act like they'd take a bullet for them, lmao. It's just wild to me.

That being said, I'm not sure if Xbox has "turned a corner", but it'd be cool to see them do well. Hell, I just want every platform and company to do well, I just want good/great video games. Whatever can give us more of those/that I'm all for.