Xbox’s Identity Crisis, Bluepoint’s Bloodborne Rejection & Sony Pulling Back? | XEP 311

Xbox’s Identity Crisis, Bluepoint’s Bloodborne Rejection & Sony Pulling Back? | XEP 311

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March 1, 2026 · 1h 39m · Episode 360

About this episode

The episode discusses Xbox's identity crisis amidst leadership changes and various gaming industry topics.

Xbox says it’s a “Return to Xbox.”But what does that actually mean? This week we break down Asha Sharma’s first interview as Xbox leadership shifts — and whether the brand is facing an identity crisis. We discuss: Hardware vs ecosystem strategy What “form factor” could mean next-gen Exclusivity confusion across Xbox and PlayStation Bluepoint pitching a Bloodborne remake — and Sony saying no Resident Evil Requiem’s massive review scores Whether anyone in gaming actually knows where hardware is headed If Xbox owns Call of Duty, Diablo, Fallout and Elder Scrolls…why doesn’t it feel like Xbox? 👉 Clear takes. No console-war noise.🎧 Join us live Saturdays on YouTube💬 Share your thoughts — we read them all.

People in this episode

Guest: Asha Sharma

Topics covered

  • Xbox identity crisis
  • Asha Sharma interview
  • hardware vs ecosystem strategy
  • next-gen form factor
  • exclusivity confusion
  • Bluepoint Bloodborne remake
  • Resident Evil Requiem review scores
  • gaming hardware future

Keywords

  • Xbox
  • PlayStation
  • Bluepoint
  • Bloodborne
  • Resident Evil
  • gaming hardware

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Bloodborne, Call of Duty, Diablo, Fallout, Elder Scrolls, Xbox, Resident Evil Requiem

Books & works: Resident Evil Requiem

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