Xbox's 2020 Acquisition Talks: Nintendo, Valve, and Future Console Plans

Xbox's Big Acquisition Dreams

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Setting Sights on Nintendo

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Valve: Another Target on Xbox's Radar

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Talks with Warner Bros. Games and ZeniMax

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Phil Spencer's "Long Game" Strategy

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Acquisition Challenges Ahead

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Sneak Peek: Xbox's Future Console Plans

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Coming Soon: A Disc-Free Series X

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Introducing 'Sebile': Xbox's Advanced Controller

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Gaming's Next Era: Xbox's Strategic Vision

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