As production costs soar and the gaming industry evolves, console exclusives have become increasingly rare. This shift is especially evident on Xbox, where Microsoft’s long-term strategy focuses less on selling consoles and more on engaging players with the Xbox ecosystem. Whether it’s through Game Pass subscriptions or purchasing Xbox-published games on other platforms, the goal is...

A year has passed since EA ditched its FIFA license and rebranded its iconic soccer series as EA Sports FC. While this new name might not be as instantly recognizable, the switch didn’t hurt EA’s bottom line; sales dipped 5%, but profits climbed thanks to Ultimate Team, EA’s lucrative, albeit controversial, feature that turns digital player packs into collector's gold. Now,...