Xbox One's Dire Exclusive Games Problem -- CLS Side Quest

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Published on May 7, 2018 4:00:06 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7H9Nwcqkeo

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When it comes to services like Xbox Live, Game Pass, and backwards compatibility, the Xbox brand is thriving. But when it comes to exclusive games -- the lifeblood of any console -- Xbox One has largely failed to gain any steam or sustain any momentum. The question now is: Can Microsoft turn it around?

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