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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.

I played a few missions of Halo Campaign Evolved, and so far it feels like a true love letter to the original Halo: Combat Evolved. The visuals are stunning, the gameplay still has that classic Halo rhythm, and the added character moments, skulls, terminals, campaign remix mode, and bonus missions all have me excited.That said, there was one graphical issue that really stood out during my preview. Even on a powerful PC with settings maxed, I noticed what looked like aggressive level-of-detail changes or shimmering on certain textures during motion. It was distracting enough that I asked Halo Studios about it during the preview.Overall, Halo Campaign Evolved is striking the right balance between modernization and staying true to the original. Sprint, mouse and keyboard support, updated enemy behavior, and the expanded presentation all worked better for me than I expected. But I do hope the visual issue I noticed gets addressed before launch.Code/access provided by Xbox.