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Can Xbox Get Back in the Game?
23 minutes Posted Oct 9, 2026 at 7:54 pm.
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For years Xbox was the console of choice for serious gamers. But after a failed bet that it could revolutionize gaming through its streaming platform GamePass, the brand has been languishing. Now, a new CEO is overseeing a major turnaround effort. WSJ’s Ben Fritz lays out the new strategy. Imani Moise hosts.
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