State of Decay 3 Revs Steam Wishlist Lead—A Sharp Critique of Xbox Strategy

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An opinion piece by Jez Corden arguing that Microsoft’s cost-cutting and studio divestitures at Xbox reflect short-sighted management, noting that State of Decay 3 is currently higher on Steam wishlists than Halo campaigns or Gears of War, and could have been a flagship Xbox release; the article recounts the game’s long development, near-cancellation, and Undead Labs’ struggles as a case study of missed opportunities and impatience at the top.
- 'State of Decay 3' has more wishlists on Steam than Xbox heavyweights 'Halo' and 'Gears of War' — a masterclass in Microsoft short-sightedness Windows Central
- Undead Labs' New Mystery Owner Won't Have to Bring State of Decay 3 to Xbox Game Pass — Report IGN
- Xbox officially divests a studio that released 0 games in 8 years Polygon.com
- State Of Decay And Hellblade Devs Are Being Sold, But Buyers Remain Mysterious For Now GameSpot
- Has Senua Been Canceled? Ninja Theory XBOX Split, Explained Insider Gaming
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