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Save State Plus is a weekly show dedicated to having conversations about the state of the video game industry.
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The Halo Team Responded to the Backlash… It Didn’t Go Well (opens the original)
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UPDATE: Halo has now responded to the growing discussion surrounding creator access, criticism of Halo Studios, and allegations that some longtime Halo creators were excluded from opportunities. Halo community director Brian Jarrard addressed the situation publicly, attempting to provide more context around how creators are selected and why some people may or may not receive access. Instead of putting the controversy to rest, though, the response has sparked even more discussion from Halo creato
God of War Laufey Gets New Details + BIG Last of Us & Intergalactic Updates (opens the original)
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We’ve got some pretty interesting PlayStation updates today, starting with God of War Laufey.Santa Monica Studio has revealed more of Faye’s combat, including her new Serpent Bow, different firing modes, arrow types, weapon customization and new gameplay footage. Pre-orders also begin September 29 ahead of the game’s February 16, 2027 release on PS5.Meanwhile, Naughty Dog dropped some major updates for The Last of Us Day. Neil Druckmann says two new projects are in the very early stages that wil
The Truth About Kojima’s Reported $400M Xbox Deal (opens the original)
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A report claiming Xbox is investing around $400 million into Hideo Kojima’s PHYSINT made the rounds this weekend, but there’s now considerably more context around that number.Christopher Dring has clarified his reporting, while Jason Schreier says a source with firsthand knowledge told him Xbox signed PHYSINT for significantly less than $400 million. Windows Central’s Jez Corden is also reporting that Xbox’s actual investment is far lower than the figure circulating online. We’ll break down what
What Success vs Failure Will Look Like at XBOX Going Forward (opens the original)
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What does success actually look like for Xbox from here?Former Microsoft executive Jon Kimmich over on Gamesbeat argues that Xbox needs to define what it wants to be and that success for Microsoft Gaming is not necessarily the same thing as success for the Xbox platform.From Helix and Xbox hardware to Play Anywhere, PC, third-party devices, exclusives, Game Pass, and Microsoft's growing role as a multiplatform publisher, I break down the key points, my reaction and what Xbox needs to define next
Satya Nadella Says Xbox Still Needs to Find a Sustainable Business Model (opens the original)
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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has weighed in on the ongoing changes at Xbox, saying he feels “fantastic” about the company’s studios and IP while praising the streamlining underway under Xbox CEO Asha Sharma.But Nadella also says Microsoft still needs to “invent the right sustainable business model” for gaming as Xbox goes through layoffs, restructuring and a broader strategic reset.That comes after Xbox disclosed it was operating at roughly a 3% accountability margin, while also revealing more th
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