Kinda Funny Gamescast: Video Game Podcast How to Fix Xbox - Kinda Funny Gamescast
Apr 1, 2026
Panelists pitch bold fixes for Xbox, debating leadership changes and whether the platform needs repair. They argue over Game Pass pricing, tiers and day-one inclusions. Conversations heat up around exclusivity strategy, studio management, and whether to spin Xbox out or give it more autonomy inside Microsoft. Ideas range from restoring legacy franchises to courting big third-party deals and boosting Xbox’s public personality.
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Make First Party Games Console Sellers Again
- Recommit to first-party exclusives to give console buyers a clear reason to own an Xbox.
- Panelists argued exclusivity (or timed windows) and quality first-party titles drive hardware sales and ecosystem loyalty.
Xbox Brand Value Justifies Short Term Losses
- Xbox's brand value is strategic for Microsoft beyond immediate margins, so protecting it can justify temporary financial losses.
- Blessing argued Xbox recognition matters to Microsoft and should be funded for long-term brand value.
Offer A Low Cost Entry Console Next Gen
- Ship an affordable, Series S–style entry device next generation to undercut expensive flagship consoles.
- Greg and Blessing emphasized a cheaper console plus Game Pass is the most reliable way to expand install base.