Xbox Kills AI Assistant ‘Copilot’ on Consoles & How Important are Exclusives?

The Weekly Download by Big Games Machine is your essential weekly speedrun through the biggest stories in the global video games industry. 

This week's headlines:

• Exclusive games are still the biggest draw of consoles
• EA closes FY26 with "record" performance thanks to Apex Legends and Battlefield 6 
• Xbox CEO confirms it's "winding down" Microsoft Copilot on mobile and ending it on console

Hosted by industry experts, Tom Heath and Alex Beech, we break down the most intriguing, complex, and vital developments of the week to keep you informed.

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Links to today’s talking points:

• https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/exclusive-games-are-still-the-top-reason-for-playing-on-console-survey-suggests/
• https://www.gamesindustry.biz/ea-closes-fy26-with-record-performance-thanks-to-battlefield-6-and-apex-legends
• https://www.gamesradar.com/platforms/xbox/microsoft-finally-admits-everyone-hates-copilot-xbox-ceo-confirms-its-winding-down-copilot-on-mobile-and-ending-it-on-console/
• https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-is-being-adapted-for-theatre-by-a-former-cirque-du-soleil-director-offering-two-hours-of-parkour-across-several-eras
• https://www.gamesindustry.biz/build-a-rocket-boy-reportedly-hit-with-more-layoffs