Xbox Fans Will Either Love Or Hate February 15
February 15 should be a big day for Xbox fans, but whether it's an exciting event might come down to more of a person-to-person basis. Xbox has recently been the center of swirling rumors and reported leaks, all centering around a purported big shift in Microsoft's approach to the gaming industry. For anyone invested in the ecosystem, the kind of uncertainty generated by widespread speculation and unconfirmed news can be a bit nerve-wracking, which is why the clarification that an official Microsoft response could be particularly welcome.
As revealed by the official Xbox X (formerly Twitter) account, this update is going to come on February 15 at 12 PM PT/3 PM ET, delivered in the format of the semi-regular Official Xbox Podcast. Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer, Xbox President Sarah Bond, and Head of Microsoft Studios Matt Booty are all set to appear, so there's no doubt that the information will be delivered from the sources who would know best.
For anyone interested in hearing things directly, the Official Xbox Podcast can be accessed through standard platforms like YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.
The big news that Microsoft is expected to address is the concept of Xbox exclusives going multi-platform, a rumor that's been corroborated enough times by now to make it seem like a confirmation is most likely on the table. Multi-platform plans have also stirred up some fear that Xbox could be bowing out of the console market entirely, as the situation seems familiar to Sega's exit from hardware after the Dreamcast. A dual console Xbox strategy seems more likely, however, and all signs currently point to a future for Xbox consoles.
According to , sources close to Microsoft claim that there are currently three Xbox exclusives planned for multi-platform releases:,, and. There are " " to release on platforms like the PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch, per the report. The rest of 's original piece continues below.
Exclusivity is always something of a hot-button
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