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Articles by Nathan Lees — Page 42

Physical Steam gift cards displayed on a retail store shelf rack
Gaming News

Scammers Won: Valve Pulls Steam Gift Cards From Stores

After years of adding warnings, limiting redemption, and pulling cards from shelves during suspicious activity spikes, Valve says scammers have adapted to every countermeasure. Physical Steam gift cards are done.

Nathan Lees4 min read
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma presenting at the Xbox Games Showcase 2026 event
Gaming News

3% Profit Margin Forces Xbox Into Sweeping Layoffs

Xbox will end its fiscal year with a 3% profit margin despite spending over $20 billion on the platform. CEO Asha Sharma is now planning significant layoffs in July as part of a full business reset.

Nathan Lees4 min read
Master Chief from Halo Campaign Evolved standing in front of Xbox and PlayStation logos
Gaming News

Sharma Pulled Halo Trailer From PlayStation State of Play

Bloomberg reports that Xbox CEO Asha Sharma pulled a Halo trailer from Sony's State of Play presentation, a move that could damage the fragile Xbox-PlayStation relationship just as Xbox prepares for sweeping layoffs and budget cuts.

Nathan Lees4 min read