The ecosystem of interactive entertainment. Analyzing Microsoft’s gaming strategy, Game Pass evolution, and the future of hardware-less play.
Despite a 21% rise in overall operating profit, Microsoft’s gaming division has declined for the sixth consecutive quarter. Gaming revenue is down 9%, driven by the underperformance of recent releases like Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and The Outer Worlds 2.
Xiao Ningzi’s custom “Ningtendo PXBOX 5” fits three consoles into a single Mac Pro-style case. It runs on a compact 250W power supply by using an Arduino controller to manage power distribution. The system instantly toggles between consoles, ensuring only one is active at a time to prevent overload.
Forza Horizon 6 launches May 19, set in Japan with the series’ largest city map to date. The Fable reboot arrives Autumn 2026, featuring a seamless open world and a reactive morality system where NPCs remember specific actions.
