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As Xbox struggles to cope with the difficulties of modern game development, Nintendo has commented on how it may have to change as well.

A Microsoft exec has apparently said, 'We need smaller games that give us prestige and awards' despite closing down a studio that did exactly that.

Insiders suggest the job cuts have not ended at Xbox, as Microsoft considers more price hikes and not putting Call Of Duty on Game Pass.

The Thursday letters page has no sympathy for Xbox boss Phil Spencer, as one reader celebrates Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes’ reviews.

Former Blizzard president Mike Ybarra has implied that Phil Spencer feels just as bad about layoffs as the people that have lost their job.

GameCentral ponders the announcement of studio closures at Xbox and asks why Microsoft and Sony are struggling while Nintendo thrives.

The Wednesday letters page is upset at the news of Xbox’s studio closures, as a reader is confused as to why PSN isn’t available worldwide.

Microsoft has announced it is close three of Bethesda’s development studios, with the director of Deathloop calling it ‘absolutely terrible.’

The Friday letters page is upset at the closure of Roll7 and Intercept Games, as a reader struggles to make sense of Xbox’s multiformat plan.

Rumours of Xbox exclusive games coming to PlayStation have reignited, with claims that Xbox is transforming itself into a Steam like service.

The Wednesday letters page wonders how powerful the handheld Xbox will be, as one reader imagines Fallout: Seychelles.

The not-E3 summer showcase from Xbox was supposed to feature a secret game but fans have already proven that it’s this year’s Call Of Duty.

Microsoft is very keen to know what fans think about the idea of a portable Xbox device, similar to the Switch, according to a new survey.

A reader argues about the importance of exclusives and how many wouldn’t exist if they weren't needed as a selling point for their console.

A reader worries if that Xbox becomes the dominant force in the games industry it will spell bad news for Japanese video game developers.

The Monday letters page thinks gaming has never been better than it is now, as one reader is disappointed by the Alone In The Dark reboot.

The Tuesday letters page is sceptical about Xbox’s claims for the next generation, as a reader realises he doesn’t like Sonic the Hedgehog.

The Thursday letters page wonders how many hardcore gamers there really are, as a reader asks what will be at the 2024 PlayStation Showcase.

A new games industry report reveals that a handful of live service titles are responsible for well over half of all games played in 2023.

The Wednesday letters page calls for a collaboration between Nintendo and Rockstar, as a reader is pleased at the success of Dragon’s Dogma 2.

The ghost of Mr Clippit is apparently being revived for Microsoft’s new AI plans, which are also at the heart of its next gen console.

The Tuesday letters page hopes the PS5 Pro will make 60fps a permanent standard, as one reader worries about the future of PlatinumGames.

The Monday letters page describes Xbox’s attitude to exclusives as a ‘false narrative’, as one reader mostly enjoys Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.

A reader is furious with Sony and Microsoft for their approach to the current video games crisis and predicts the death of game consoles.

A reader refutes Xbox's suggestion that exclusives have caused stagnation in the console market and argues they should make more not less.