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Diablo Immortal has always had one major criticism: pay-to-win. So when I had the chance to speak with Blizzard about the new Warlock class, I asked directly how the team thinks about PvP, monetization, and whether players can jump in without feeling instantly outmatched.
We also talked about the future of Diablo Immortal, what the game offers that Diablo 2, Diablo 3, and Diablo 4 don’t, and whether Diablo Immortal 2 could ever happen.

Satya Nadella’s latest comments about Xbox raise some serious questions about Microsoft’s gaming business. After reports that Microsoft has considered spinning Xbox into its own subsidiary, fast-tracking Fallout and Elder Scrolls, and resetting the business around sustainability, it feels like we may be watching a major turning point for Xbox.In this video, I break down what Nadella said, what the recent reports suggest, and why the Sony Interactive Entertainment restructuring from 2016 might be an interesting comparison point for where Xbox could go next.

A new report says Microsoft has not ruled out major options for Xbox, including restructuring the gaming unit, making it a wholly owned subsidiary, creating a joint venture, or potentially spinning it out in the future.The report also claims Microsoft leadership has approved a plan to spend more on major franchises like Halo, Fallout, and Elder Scrolls, as Xbox looks for a stronger path forward.So what would an Xbox spin-off actually mean, and how realistic is it?

This week on Game Chat, we break down our favorite games from Summer Game Fest 2026 and pick our personal Game of Show.

Before that, we run through some of the biggest news up top, including the major reveals, surprises, and trends coming out of SGF, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, and the rest of a packed showcase week.

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(00:00) I'm Sorry
(02:15) Xbox
(10:19) Destiny 2
(11:10) You Didn't See That
(17:30) SGF Impressions
(17:55) Tomb Raider
(20:53) Everquest Legends
(24:52) Aliens Fireteam Elite 2
(28:35) Control Resonant
(31:14) Games of the Show
(33:05) Sarth's GOTS Phantom Blade 0
(34:27) Destin's GOTS Blood Message
(37:02) Empulse Mention
(40:35) Valor Mortis Mention
(42:48) Turok Origins
(44:00) Upcoming Games We'll be Playing

Xbox is entering what leadership is calling a major reset, and the big question now is simple: how bad is this going to get?After Ubisoft moved to close studios in Winnipeg and Belgrade with hundreds of jobs expected to be affected, Bungie’s future remains uncertain following Destiny 2’s final major update, and Xbox is reportedly preparing for major layoffs after Microsoft’s fiscal year ends.In this video, I go through Xbox’s massive studio system, from Call of Duty teams like Infinity Ward, Treyarch, Sledgehammer, Raven, Beenox, High Moon, Demonware and more, to Blizzard, Bethesda, Obsidian, Rare, Halo Studios, Turn 10, Playground Games, Undead Labs, Double Fine, Ninja Theory, ZeniMax Online and the rest of the first-party lineup.The question is not just who is safe. It is which studios still fit the new Xbox strategy.