Laura Fryer worked on Microsoft's first Xbox console and helped make the early Gears of War games. The former executive released a video that attacks Microsoft's current gaming plans. She believes Xbox hardware will die after the company announced a partnership with ASUS for a new handheld device. Fryer sees no benefit to buying the ROG Ally because Microsoft puts all games on multiple platforms. The company has moved away from exclusive titles that once made Xbox special.
Microsoft's Xbox Anywhere program allows players to access games on computers and rival consoles. Fryer noted that major Xbox games like State of Decay 3 and Perfect Dark remain unfinished after five years of work. She claims Microsoft lost its ability to complete projects on schedule. The former developer thinks the ASUS partnership shows Microsoft wants to leave hardware behind completely. Her goal focuses on pushing everyone toward the Game Pass subscription service.
Mike Ybarra previously served as Xbox corporate vice president before joining Activision Blizzard. He posted comments on social media that criticized Xbox's confused direction. Ybarra stated that most people still view Xbox as a video game console first. Both former executives want Microsoft to stay committed to console hardware development.
Microsoft recently announced plans with AMD to create future gaming devices and a new console after Xbox Series X. The company has adopted an Everything is an Xbox strategy after losing market share to Sony and Nintendo. Industry observers debate whether Microsoft will continue making traditional gaming hardware.
Microsoft's Xbox Anywhere program allows players to access games on computers and rival consoles. Fryer noted that major Xbox games like State of Decay 3 and Perfect Dark remain unfinished after five years of work. She claims Microsoft lost its ability to complete projects on schedule. The former developer thinks the ASUS partnership shows Microsoft wants to leave hardware behind completely. Her goal focuses on pushing everyone toward the Game Pass subscription service.
Mike Ybarra previously served as Xbox corporate vice president before joining Activision Blizzard. He posted comments on social media that criticized Xbox's confused direction. Ybarra stated that most people still view Xbox as a video game console first. Both former executives want Microsoft to stay committed to console hardware development.
Microsoft recently announced plans with AMD to create future gaming devices and a new console after Xbox Series X. The company has adopted an Everything is an Xbox strategy after losing market share to Sony and Nintendo. Industry observers debate whether Microsoft will continue making traditional gaming hardware.
