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Does the future of Xbox start with a W?

Microsoft sure seems to be hinting so! And I suspect Tom is right about what that means. (Better W than L, right?) The company will be at GDC on Wednesday with a “Building for the future with Xbox” keynote session. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. A free daily digest of the news that matters most. The Verge is a part of PMX Global, LLC, a subsidiary of Penske Media Corporation. © 2026 VM Publishing, LLC. All rights reserved. Sign in to see your notifications or create an account to join the conversation.

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Mar 27, 2026·IGNT2 · Outlet report
Microsoft Gaming Chief Asha Sharma Killed 'This Is An Xbox' Campaign as It 'Didn't Feel Like Xbox'

Microsoft has confirmed that its new gaming boss Asha Sharma personally killed the company's controversial "This is an Xbox" marketing campaign — because, ironically, "it didn't feel like Xbox." The promotional slogan was announced with…

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Mar 27, 2026·IGNT2 · Outlet reportLATEST
Microsoft Gaming Chief Asha Sharma Killed 'This Is An Xbox' Campaign as It 'Didn't Feel Like Xbox'

Microsoft has confirmed that its new gaming boss Asha Sharma personally killed the company's controversial "This is an Xbox" marketing campaign — because, ironically, "it didn't feel like Xbox." The promotional slogan…

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Mar 23, 2026·EngadgetT2 · Outlet report
Xbox lines up a Partner Preview showcase for March 26 - Engadget

Ryu Ga Gotoku’s Stranger Than Heaven will be featured, along with Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl and some world premieres. Microsoft has locked in its second games showcase of the year. A Xbox Partner Preview stream will…

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Mar 18, 2026·IGNT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
Don't Expect Crimson Desert Xbox Series X or S Gameplay Footage Before Launch - IGN

Crimson Desert developer and publisher Pearl Abyss won’t show gameplay footage of the Xbox Series X and S version ahead of its March 19 release date. The hotly anticipated open-world action game is just 24 hours from…

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Mar 18, 2026·IGNT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
Xbox Will Finally Let You Disable Quick Resume for Specific Games, Such as Online Titles That It Just Doesn't Play Nice With

Microsoft has announced a fresh set of system features, including the long-requested ability to disable the console's Quick Resume feature for specific games. Quick Resume is great, and allows you to leap back into a…

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Mar 12, 2026·PolygonT2 · Outlet report
‘This is an Xbox’ campaign gets quietly dumped by Microsoft

We regret to inform you that your Chromebook is no longer an Xbox Back in November 2024, Microsoft launched its "This is an Xbox" marketing campaign, which aimed to reposition its gaming division as a software ecosystem…

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Mar 12, 2026·The VergeT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
Right idea, wrong company.

Microsoft’s big GDC announcement turned out to be bringing Xbox mode to every Windows 11 PC, starting next month. It’s the latest encouraging sign after Xbox’s big leadership shakeup, but Microsoft has work to do to…

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Mar 11, 2026·IGNT2 · Outlet report
Microsoft Shows 'Sneak Peek' of Xbox Hardware Following Next-Gen Project Helix Console Confirmation - IGN

Microsoft has posted a set of "sneak peek" photos showing work-in-progress hardware, following last week's confirmation it was building Project Helix, its next-generation PC and Xbox hybrid console. A trio of black and…

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Mar 10, 2026·The VergeT2 · Outlet reportOPENING
Does the future of Xbox start with a W?

Microsoft sure seems to be hinting so! And I suspect Tom is right about what that means. (Better W than L, right?) The company will be at GDC on Wednesday with a “Building for the future with Xbox” keynote session.…

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T2 · Outlet reportIGNMar 27, 2026

Microsoft has confirmed that its new gaming boss Asha Sharma personally killed the company's controversial "This is an Xbox" marketing campaign — because, ironically, "it didn't feel like Xbox." The promotional slogan was announced with…

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T2 · Outlet reportEngadgetMar 23, 2026

Ryu Ga Gotoku’s Stranger Than Heaven will be featured, along with Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl and some world premieres. Microsoft has locked in its second games showcase of the year. A Xbox Partner Preview stream will take place on March…

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T2 · Outlet reportIGNMar 18, 2026

Crimson Desert developer and publisher Pearl Abyss won’t show gameplay footage of the Xbox Series X and S version ahead of its March 19 release date. The hotly anticipated open-world action game is just 24 hours from release (check out the…

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T2 · Outlet reportIGNMar 18, 2026

Microsoft has announced a fresh set of system features, including the long-requested ability to disable the console's Quick Resume feature for specific games. Quick Resume is great, and allows you to leap back into a string of games at the…

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T2 · Outlet reportPolygonMar 12, 2026

We regret to inform you that your Chromebook is no longer an Xbox Back in November 2024, Microsoft launched its "This is an Xbox" marketing campaign, which aimed to reposition its gaming division as a software ecosystem that does not…

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T2 · Outlet reportThe VergeMar 12, 2026

Microsoft’s big GDC announcement turned out to be bringing Xbox mode to every Windows 11 PC, starting next month. It’s the latest encouraging sign after Xbox’s big leadership shakeup, but Microsoft has work to do to earn back users’ trust.…

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