409.5: Xbox to BE SOLD OFF? Asha's "tough decisions," SGF, Showcase, and the marginpocalypse

Hey gang, unfortunately Rand's power is out thanks to the tornado hitting Chicago and the surrounding area, so we're rocking a solo show ahead of the regular XB2 410 likely for Monday. I got the XB2 Patreon Q&As here too!

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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00: Xbox business health, Game Pass revenue, industry pressure. Xbox restructuring / spin-off rumors.
00:38:00: Halo Studios management, studio closure rumors.
01:00:00: Xbox Showcase impressions, game reveals, best games.
01:20:00: Patreon Q&A. Future of exclusives, multi-platform plans, Helix changes?
01:56:00: SGF surprises, dream crossovers. Free-to-play monetization problems, and Xbox's future.

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