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Cover of The Big Xbox Matthew Ball Interview: “The console market is not dying”
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The Game Business41 min

The Big Xbox Matthew Ball Interview: “The console market is not dying”

The console gaming market remains a robust and durable sector, currently valued between $40 billion and $45 billion.

  • The console gaming market remains a robust sector valued between $40 billion and $45 billion, showing continued growth in global player counts and engagement hours.
  • A supply chain crisis has caused a 30% to 40% undersupply of critical memory components, forcing the industry to navigate significant hardware production headwinds.
  • Xbox is adopting a dual strategy that balances exclusive titles to build brand identity with multi-platform support for major live-service franchises like Call of Duty.
The Game BusinessJun 2026
Cover of The Console War returns - The Game Business Micro
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The Game Business12 min

The Console War returns - The Game Business Micro

The current landscape of the video game industry is defined by a strategic pivot toward platform exclusivity, a resurgence in large-scale industry events, and shifting profitability models for major intellectual properties.

  • Xbox is pivoting back to a strategy of console exclusivity for major titles like Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution to drive hardware engagement, despite its concurrent role as a multi-platform publisher.
  • Summer Game Fest engagement grew significantly year-over-year, reaching 3.6 million peak viewers, a 30% increase in total hours watched, and a 37.9% rise in editorial coverage.
  • IO Interactive’s 007: First Light has sold between 2.7 and 3 million units with an 88 Metacritic score, with the developer planning a long-term content support model similar to the Hitman series.
The Game BusinessJun 2026