Cover for Public Spec #1: Surface "Surprise Me" at the System Level on Xbox

Public Spec #1: Surface "Surprise Me" at the System Level on Xbox

Surface "Surprise Me" on Xbox Dashboard & Guide

Xbox's "Surprise Me" feature is a smart, underutilized tool designed to help users quickly pick a game. But it's buried deep in the Library UI, making it effectively invisible to most users. This limits its ability to reduce choice fatigue and drive game engagement.

Game UXProduct DesignPlayer EngagementFeature Innovation
Published: June 5, 2025
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Scott Jellen is an independent researcher working at the intersection of interoperability, rights modeling, and digital infrastructure. He is the creator of the Universal Sports Graph (USG), a standards-grade protocol for sports rights and access. His ongoing research includes whitepapers, briefs, and RFC-style specifications that clarify incentives and provide structural models for modern systems.

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