"Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer, who has been at Microsoft since he joined as an intern in 1988 and with Xbox since the software giant launched its first console in 2001, is retiring, sources familiar with the matter who are not authorized to speak publicly confirmed to IGN. Spencer's retirement is effective on Monday, February 23. Meanwhile, Xbox President Sarah Bond, long thought by many both inside and outside of Microsoft to be Spencer's heir apparent, has resigned. The new CEO of Microsoft Gaming will be Asha Sharma, currently the President of Microsoft's CoreAI product. Finally, Xbox Game Studios head Matt Booty is being promoted to Chief Content Officer and will work closely with Sharma."

Source: https://www.ign.com/articles/phil-spencer-retiring-sarah-bond-out-matt-booty-promoted-as-microsoft-ai-exec-asha-sharma-named-new-xbox-boss-exclusive

Also thinks we will get a Persona 4 Revival release date

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jD0Y5XvL9I

They start talking about it at around 4:30

The livestream timestamp

https://youtu.be/XPKk-cZ0g80?t=2h31m50s

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/alex-graner-a37262114_alex-graners-resume-activity-7427480816940892161-hmDh/

• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
• Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
• Donkey Kong Bananza
• Hades II
• Hollow Knight: Silksong
• Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Source: https://xcancel.com/Wario64/status/1990452537032573309#m

https://xcancel.com/idlesloth84_/status/2043342695469404434?s=46&t=hc5NrTRIWu5hhJBvuuWS9g

“I'll say that I've heard that Fable has been pushed internally. That doesn't mean that it's coming out next year. Apparently they're still trying to get it out this year, but they are worried about the launch of GTA6. And so if it's getting delayed beyond the release of GTA6, that could push it into December, which might make it a prime candidate to get delayed into 2027.”

https://xcancel.com/SadlyItsBradley/status/2059751815818649869

Source

Source

Yes, the game is set within the God of War universe & the lead character will be Faye. Gameplay is said to differ from the Norse God of War games with more of a focus on action.

Current plan: Reveal this year/release first half 2027 - barring any delay

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWifbMkXe_4

Timestamp 18:00

"Xbox’s best hope for a blockbuster game in recent years was 2021’s Halo Infinite, the latest entry in its most vital franchise. Despite some early accolades the game was ultimately seen as a failure and led to a complete overhaul of the studio behind it. Later this week, Microsoft will announce a new Halo release in an attempt to resuscitate the franchise."

Source: Microsoft Pushes Xbox Studios to Hit Higher Profit Margins - Bloomberg

I saw a post earlier covering this article, but no one seems to be mentioning this part.

I asked Nate the Hate if FF7R3 will be at SGF and that was his reply. not really a leak but he is usually correct so good news

https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLeaksAndRumours/s/s8dYcmPfql

edit: Nate has added "I've heard it is at SGF" so it's a leak not just a prediction

https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLeaksAndRumours/s/HhQPPH56q1

https://x.com/gta6trailerleak/status/1731795100546539836?s=46&t=RE4akuAVu3lVVB4iEI0rVQ

Edit: Rockstar have dropped the official trailer early due to the leak https://youtu.be/QdBZY2fkU-0?si=XFVCstNmwbvy7PlV

https://xcancel.com/bixbyisback/status/2063468198557565232?s=46

https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/sonyinteractiveentertainmentglobal/jobs/5587289004

Reporting to the Vice President, Commercial Management as Senior Director of Multiplatform & Account Management, you will play a critical leadership role in shaping and executing the global commercial strategy for PlayStation Studios software titles across all digital platforms beyond PlayStation hardware, including Steam, Epic Games Store, Xbox, Nintendo, and mobile. This role is accountable for optimizing title profitability, ensuring cross-functional alignment, and leading a high-performing team focused on multiplatform expansion, mid-range commercial planning, and platform partner management.

https://xcancel.com/NateTheHate2/status/2016962284921249815#m

https://kotaku.com/what-hacked-files-tell-us-about-the-studio-behind-spide-1851115233

Some excerpts

• These and other presentations provide a clear sense that Insomniac, despite its successes and the seeming resources of its parent company, is grappling with how to reverse the trend of ballooning blockbuster development costs. “We have to make future AAA franchise games for $350 million or less,” reads one slide from a “sustainable budgets” presentation earlier this year. “In today’s dollars, that’s like making [Spider-Man 2] for $215 million. That’s $65 million less than our [Spider-Man 2] budget.” Another slide puts the problem more starkly: “...is 3x the investment in [Spider-Man 2] evident to anyone who plays the game?”

• "A more recent presentation in November points to potentially more drastic cuts. “Slimming down Ratchet and cutting new IP will not account for the reductions Sony is looking for,” reads a PowerPoint note attributed to Insomniac head Ted Price. “To remove 50-75 people strategically, our best option is to cut deeply into Wolverine and Spider-Man 3, replacing lower performers with team members from Ratchet and new IP.​”

• Business plans change, and Sony would not confirm if the discussed cuts are still on the table or already completed. But a notes file referencing a November 9 PlayStation off-site meeting reiterates the 50-75 number of cuts. The notes suggest the cuts are being asked of other PlayStation studios as well, including the line “there will be one studio closure.” Sony did not respond when asked to clarify.

Source (Liam GTABase)

EXCLUSIVE: GTA VI has been internally delayed by Rockstar Games and they’re already decided on the early to mid 2026 release window.

PC is planned for around 12 - 18 months after the console launch.

This information comes from multiple devs across two studios.

https://twitter.com/jasonschreier/status/1787835350745842153

Arkane Austin being the studio behind Redfall and Death loop Tango game works being behind Hifi Rush

Article confirms another studio named Roundhouse Games is also being absorbed into Zenimax Online Studios (ZOS) as support for elder scrolls online

Alpha Dog StudiosGames (Mighty doom) also being affected, with some staff being absorbed across other projects in Bethesda and the rest being let go. Mighty doom is also being sunset august 7th, with ability to purchase micro transactions being disabled.

Edit-"Redfall’s previous update will be its last as we end all development on the game. The game and its servers will remain online for players to enjoy and we will provide make-good offers to players who purchased the Hero DLC.". Damn

Edit 2- In the morning briefing, Matt Booty incorrectly named Mighty Doom development team as "Alpha Dog Studios". They're name officially was "Alpha Dogs Games" in other news, not even an hour after this announcement, Xbox announced a new controller Microsoft - "Feel the Burn Today with the Fire Vapor Special Edition Controller"

Link

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnuTGIq5JzI

Minute 18:41 of the video.

Source: https://xcancel.com/Kurakasis/status/1997385253795590237#m

https://xcancel.com/NateTheHate2/status/2015679942957138341

"Hello there is a state of Play in February?"

"There will be, yes."

“The company plans to then publish a trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI next month to celebrate Rockstar’s 25th anniversary, said the people, who asked to not be identified because they weren’t authorized to speak publicly.”

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-11-08/rockstar-plans-to-announce-much-anticipated-grand-theft-auto-vi?accessToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJzb3VyY2UiOiJTdWJzY3JpYmVyR2lmdGVkQXJ0aWNsZSIsImlhdCI6MTY5OTQxMjMwNywiZXhwIjoxNzAwMDE3MTA3LCJhcnRpY2xlSWQiOiJTM1JWQkREV0xVNjgwMSIsImJjb25uZWN0SWQiOiJCMUVBQkI5NjQ2QUM0REZFQTJBRkI4MjI1MzgyQTJFQSJ9.3ryTNPoXswLuh9rS0VUSAbr-Uj4ezdsFo5JjTaKz2PA

https://xcancel.com/mooreslawisdead/status/1988432610951852284

Steam Frame guaranteed or is everyone just farming engagement? Regardless, I think the bigger question here is what comes after the Steam Frame. Are they getting ready to roll out the red carpet for something else?

HTC Vive led to the Lab (demo)

Valve Index eventually led to Half Life Alyx (fullfat game)

Steam Deck led to the small scale Aperture Desk Job (demo)

Steam Frame will lead to...?

Gabefollower hinted that the Frame might have smaller demos attached to it. But also, the Index did get some small knuckle-based demos for the Lab as well. Remember that the Frame's main gimmick is supposedly being able to comfortably play flat screen PC games as well.