https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/xbox-is-hiring-a-physical-games-strategistContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/xbox-is-hiring-a-physical-games-strategisthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/xbox-is-hiring-a-physical-games-strategist#u146387Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:50:29 +0000Microsoft is hiring a physical games strategist to coordinate the launch of physical games, sparking speculation about the future of discs in next-generation hardware. Xbox holds 4 percent of United States physical game sales, and rumors suggest the company is considering alternatives such as cartridges or continuing with discs for Project Helix consoles. Fans hope the new role indicates support for physical media will persist, contrasting with competitors taking anti-disc stances. The move follows other features like disc-to-digital as players and industry analysts monitor hardware format dec