I also would have faith that Layden would absolutely stamp out any toxic shit happening in ABK alongside any bullshit company policies still being enforced. If Microsoft could get him then he would absolutely be worth the price, I just don't know if he'd even be interested. It'd also be funny for other reasons.

Also, the absolute hilarity of Vince Zampella running Activision, after everything that happened, would be perfection and Vince Zampella is brilliant. But Rob Kostich is already there and it's too early to tell right now how good he will be for Activision. I also wonder if EA would be a little pissed off at Microsoft if they poached Vince Zampella from them considering how vital he has been to EA recently.

I don't think having concerns about the AAA business model necessarily precludes him from taking the job. Especially when Xbox's business model, with GP is rather notably different than most other publishers where you are really reliant on those huge games to solely drive engagement. And Phil continues to be adamant that he wants the teams working on things they're passionate about first and foremost. I think Layden could feel comfortable, running ABK, and not feeling like he has to turn down some teams idea on the sole fact that maybe it's not a big enough project.

He gave it a 6/10, I just mention it so you don't need to give it a view

Nobody gives a rat's ass about Angry Joe.

Power the Gaming Dreams in All of Us

Xbox Series X|S - Wake Up and Dream - Power Your Dreams - YouTube

In Dreams, We Can

Today, we’re excited to invite all gamers into the fantastic, inspirational, spectacular world of endless possibilities that gaming provides with our latest Xbox Power Your Dreams global brand campaign. 

Power Your Dreams is a direct reflection of the extraordinary experiences gamers will have across new worlds, iconic characters, inspirational stories, and unforgettable moments. With an incredible lineup of launches, Starfield, Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, Forza Motorsport, the future launches of Star Wars Outlaws and Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II, and an exciting holiday with new games being added to Xbox Game Pass all the time – now has never been a better time to play with Xbox.  

Wake Up and Dream

We celebrate the launch of this new, immersive, multimedia campaign by debuting our new live-action trailer – “Wake Up and Dream” – exclusively for the Xbox community before airing this evening during Thursday Night Football on Prime Video and continuing to run across global markets through the holidays. 

“Wake Up and Dream” is an immersive adventure story, inspired by gamers and their dreams – going beyond imagination, and capturing the fun, joy, community and love we all share for our favorite games and epic gaming moments experienced with friends.  

“Wake Up and Dream” is custom scored by Son Lux, a BAFTA-nominated band, and Academy Award® nominee for the musical score to the film, “Everything Everywhere All At Once.” 

This original score provides an ethereal sound scape, meticulously designed with never-before-heard sounds and melodies, that heighten the emotional intimacy of each unique visual moment and experience.  

Xbox Is on Display

From dreamy worlds to unforgettable spectacles, Power Your Dream visuals and activations will spring to life throughout the duration of the campaign – ranging from awe-inspiring to downright playful. If you are an Xbox fan and you come across one of the many dream-worthy activations, be sure to capture and share them by tagging #PowerYourDreams on social media.  

An Xbox Console for Everyone

Xbox welcomes gamers who play all kinds of games to do so playing on Xbox consoles that meet any gaming ambition. From the powerful Xbox Series X, to the small and next-gen performant Xbox Series S, including the recently released Carbon Black Xbox Series S with 1TB of storage and the recently announced Xbox Series S – Starter Bundle, which includes Xbox Series S and access to hundreds of games with 3 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate – there is a console for everyone in this growing and expansive community.  

Power the Gaming Dreams in All of Us - Xbox Wire

We need to bring back Mt. Dew-fueled commercials like that one with the baby flying through sky.

Lol! There is a part in the trailer where she sees a young kid (I think a young version of herself) playing Call of Duty on an Xbox 360, it's Black Ops on Nuketown, it's not exactly focused on the game but instead her watching the kid. This trailer was definitely made with Microsoft owning ABK in mind. Hit me in the feels a little, Lmao.

Bit cheeky there Microsoft, but I suppose Sony don't have any marketing rights to older CODs

Angry Joe is less relevant than Boogie2988 :)

I mean what’s the worse that could happen? Crying Jim gonna complain? Guy already got fired :P