Xbox players have discovered some worrying adverts that seemingly confirm the company’s pivot to third-party gaming.If you’re primarily anXboxuser you’ll have undoubtedly heard the rumours about the companygoing third-party and ditching hardwarein the years to come. This includes its extensive library of exclusive games, likeStarfield,Gears Of Warand theHaloseries, the next game of which is said to be releasing for Xbox Series X/Sand PlayStation 5for the first time in the franchise’s history.The news also implies upcoming Xbox exclusives likeIndiana Jones and the Great Circlecould also end up on multiple platformsAt the time of writing nothing has been outright confirmed, though the head of Xbox, Phil Spencer hasteased an updateon the situation in the weeks to come.AdvertHowever it doesn’t seem like fans will have to wait that long, as mysterious ads have been found that rename theXbox Game Passsubscription service to Microsoft Game Pass. Fans are adamant this confirms the company’s plans to pivot to third-party, and it seemingly implies the Xbox brand will be scrapped entirely later down the line.As you can imagine this hasdivided the fanbase, as some are welcoming the idea of more Xbox games being available on other platforms, whereas others are outraged, believing there’s no point to owning an Xbox console anymore andselling them out of protest.Discussingthe ads on a Reddit post, fans believe their appearance is just too convenient to dismiss following recent news, and that it’s a clear sign the writing is on the wall for Xbox.“If this was at any other time I’d think nothing of it. But it’s never been referred to as this and the event next week might have something to do with this.”Advert“I guess MS corporate wants more direct control over the gaming division.”“A couple years ago they renamed “Microsoft Game Studios” to “Xbox Game Studios”. It would be funny if they renamed it again.”All that’s left to do now is wait for an official announcement, which will come from Phil Spencer sometime next week.Featured Image Credit: MicrosoftTopics:Xbox,Xbox Game Pass,Xbox Series X,Microsoft,PlayStation,PlayStation 5,PC
Xbox players have discovered some worrying adverts that seemingly confirm the company’s pivot to third-party gaming.If you’re primarily anXboxuser you’ll have undoubtedly heard the rumours about the companygoing third-party and ditching hardwarein the years to come. This includes its extensive library of exclusive games, likeStarfield,Gears Of Warand theHaloseries, the next game of which is said to be releasing for Xbox Series X/Sand PlayStation 5for the first time in the franchise’s history.The news also implies upcoming Xbox exclusives likeIndiana Jones and the Great Circlecould also end up on multiple platformsAt the time of writing nothing has been outright confirmed, though the head of Xbox, Phil Spencer hasteased an updateon the situation in the weeks to come.AdvertHowever it doesn’t seem like fans will have to wait that long, as mysterious ads have been found that rename theXbox Game Passsubscription service to Microsoft Game Pass. Fans are adamant this confirms the company’s plans to pivot to third-party, and it seemingly implies the Xbox brand will be scrapped entirely later down the line.As you can imagine this hasdivided the fanbase, as some are welcoming the idea of more Xbox games being available on other platforms, whereas others are outraged, believing there’s no point to owning an Xbox console anymore andselling them out of protest.Discussingthe ads on a Reddit post, fans believe their appearance is just too convenient to dismiss following recent news, and that it’s a clear sign the writing is on the wall for Xbox.“If this was at any other time I’d think nothing of it. But it’s never been referred to as this and the event next week might have something to do with this.”Advert“I guess MS corporate wants more direct control over the gaming division.”“A couple years ago they renamed “Microsoft Game Studios” to “Xbox Game Studios”. It would be funny if they renamed it again.”All that’s left to do now is wait for an official announcement, which will come from Phil Spencer sometime next week.Featured Image Credit: MicrosoftTopics:Xbox,Xbox Game Pass,Xbox Series X,Microsoft,PlayStation,PlayStation 5,PC
Xbox players have discovered some worrying adverts that seemingly confirm the company’s pivot to third-party gaming.If you’re primarily anXboxuser you’ll have undoubtedly heard the rumours about the companygoing third-party and ditching hardwarein the years to come. This includes its extensive library of exclusive games, likeStarfield,Gears Of Warand theHaloseries, the next game of which is said to be releasing for Xbox Series X/Sand PlayStation 5for the first time in the franchise’s history.The news also implies upcoming Xbox exclusives likeIndiana Jones and the Great Circlecould also end up on multiple platformsAt the time of writing nothing has been outright confirmed, though the head of Xbox, Phil Spencer hasteased an updateon the situation in the weeks to come.AdvertHowever it doesn’t seem like fans will have to wait that long, as mysterious ads have been found that rename theXbox Game Passsubscription service to Microsoft Game Pass. Fans are adamant this confirms the company’s plans to pivot to third-party, and it seemingly implies the Xbox brand will be scrapped entirely later down the line.As you can imagine this hasdivided the fanbase, as some are welcoming the idea of more Xbox games being available on other platforms, whereas others are outraged, believing there’s no point to owning an Xbox console anymore andselling them out of protest.Discussingthe ads on a Reddit post, fans believe their appearance is just too convenient to dismiss following recent news, and that it’s a clear sign the writing is on the wall for Xbox.“If this was at any other time I’d think nothing of it. But it’s never been referred to as this and the event next week might have something to do with this.”Advert“I guess MS corporate wants more direct control over the gaming division.”“A couple years ago they renamed “Microsoft Game Studios” to “Xbox Game Studios”. It would be funny if they renamed it again.”All that’s left to do now is wait for an official announcement, which will come from Phil Spencer sometime next week.
Xbox players have discovered some worrying adverts that seemingly confirm the company’s pivot to third-party gaming.
If you’re primarily anXboxuser you’ll have undoubtedly heard the rumours about the companygoing third-party and ditching hardwarein the years to come. This includes its extensive library of exclusive games, likeStarfield,Gears Of Warand theHaloseries, the next game of which is said to be releasing for Xbox Series X/Sand PlayStation 5for the first time in the franchise’s history.
The news also implies upcoming Xbox exclusives likeIndiana Jones and the Great Circlecould also end up on multiple platforms
At the time of writing nothing has been outright confirmed, though the head of Xbox, Phil Spencer hasteased an updateon the situation in the weeks to come.
Advert
Advert
However it doesn’t seem like fans will have to wait that long, as mysterious ads have been found that rename theXbox Game Passsubscription service to Microsoft Game Pass. Fans are adamant this confirms the company’s plans to pivot to third-party, and it seemingly implies the Xbox brand will be scrapped entirely later down the line.
As you can imagine this hasdivided the fanbase, as some are welcoming the idea of more Xbox games being available on other platforms, whereas others are outraged, believing there’s no point to owning an Xbox console anymore andselling them out of protest.
Discussingthe ads on a Reddit post, fans believe their appearance is just too convenient to dismiss following recent news, and that it’s a clear sign the writing is on the wall for Xbox.
“If this was at any other time I’d think nothing of it. But it’s never been referred to as this and the event next week might have something to do with this.”
Advert
Advert
“I guess MS corporate wants more direct control over the gaming division.”
“A couple years ago they renamed “Microsoft Game Studios” to “Xbox Game Studios”. It would be funny if they renamed it again.”
All that’s left to do now is wait for an official announcement, which will come from Phil Spencer sometime next week.
Topics:Xbox,Xbox Game Pass,Xbox Series X,Microsoft,PlayStation,PlayStation 5,PC
