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

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Source: Windows Central
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.

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  1. '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
  2. Undead Labs' New Mystery Owner Won't Have to Bring State of Decay 3 to Xbox Game Pass — Report  IGN
  3. Xbox officially divests a studio that released 0 games in 8 years  Polygon.com
  4. State Of Decay And Hellblade Devs Are Being Sold, But Buyers Remain Mysterious For Now  GameSpot
  5. Has Senua Been Canceled? Ninja Theory XBOX Split, Explained  Insider Gaming

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