Can Xbox Be Saved?

We kick off this week’s show with rapid-fire takes on three hot releases. First, we unpack the haunting beauty and narrative twists of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach. Then we dive into the mobile gatcha Persona 5 The Phantom X. Finally, we suit up for Overwatch 2’s seventeenth season, sizing up meta shifts, fresh maps, and whether these changes finally stick.After our game reviews, we pivot to the big industry shake-up: Microsoft’s massive layoffs last week. We talk about the human impact on the teams behind our favorite studios and debate what this means for Xbox’s culture. As a gamer of color, I share why representation and community trust matter even more during times of corporate turmoil.In the final segment, we brainstorm solutions for restoring Xbox’s image and re-energizing its business. From ramping up support for Black and indie developers to reimagining exclusive titles that speak to underrepresented audiences, we sketch out a roadmap for rebuilding credibility. We even toss around ideas like revamped loyalty programs, studio transparency panels, and deeper partnerships with grassroots gaming orgs.________________________________Hit subscribe and leave a review so you don't miss our videos when they drop.________________________________Watch Game Clique by subscribing to our YouTube channel ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@RealGameClique⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!________________________________Follow us on ⁠Twitter⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠ & ⁠TikTok⁠ for more exclusive content @RealGameClique!