This year's Xbox Showcase was very good, but next year's Showcase should be absolutely jam-packed with Xbox's A-listers, from Halo to Gears of War to Fable and Forza Horizon. And not just that, Fall 2026 should be one of the biggest quarter of releases in Xbox history. Plus: Xbox's curious collab with Meta Quest, our bigger-picture perspective on reportedly imminent Xbox layoffs, and more!






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Let’s talk about NEXT year’s Xbox Showcase

Microsoft Plans Major Job Cuts at Xbox Gaming Division

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Assessing Xbox’s Layoffs, Game Cancellations, and Studio Closures – Unlocked 698

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