Until M$ uses Sony's strategy from mid PS3 era, they will not go far. Same ol' halo, gears, forza milking can only get you so far. M$ has the money, the talent in their 1st party and some executives here and there who give a crap about gaming. They will be fine once certain things fall into place. It would be nice to see something fresh (Quantum Break comes into mind) like last gen's Alan Wake. Sony will start their big guns and surprise us with new IP's as they've done every gen. Nintendo will always do fine whether it's as 1st place or 3rd place due to an incredible creative team who have understood gaming since the 80's. They've pretty much lost me as a consumer, but their importance in the industry is not only symbolic but also undeniable.
Make games, not war (that goes for ridiculous fanboys)
I may be the next Maelstorm or not, you be the judge http://videogamesgrow.blogspot.com/ hopefully I can be more of an asset than a fanboy to VGC hehe.
