News
Palworld is biggest third-party Xbox Game Pass launch | News-in-brief
Pocketpair's hit reaches seven million players on Xbox via Game Pass, and 19 million across all platforms
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Opinion
Not everyone bows to the inevitability of subscription models | Opinion
Larian boss Swen Vincke is the latest industry figure to push back against subscription models; the growing mess in TV and movies makes clear why that perspective is important
News
Game Pass would fare better on PC and mobile than PlayStation and Nintendo | Microcast
Latest episode available to download now, also discusses Microsoft's mobile store plans and the companies refocusing on their core strengths
Opinion
You shall not (Game) Pass | Opinion
Microsoft's CFO reiterates a vision for Game Pass on rival consoles – but the obstacles make it a near-impossibility, and go far deeper than questions of revenue sharing
News
Activision Blizzard expects to add games to Game Pass next year
Modern Warfare 3 or Diablo 4 won't hit subscription service this year, despite expected closure of Microsoft acquisition
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Xbox leak reveals estimated costs of AAA games on Game Pass
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor was valued at $300 million and considered a "crown jewel"
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Most Xbox Game Pass subscribers pay full price
Court documents also show Game Pass had almost double the userbase as Xbox Live Gold in April 2022
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Comparing space oranges and zero-G apples: A deep dive into Everspace's Steam launch
Rockfish CEO Michael Schade busts some myths around Steam Early Access, wishlists, pricing, Game Pass, and more
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Redfall | Critical Consensus
Polished world-building doesn't save Arkane's latest title from a very lukewarm reception
News
Xbox launches PC Game Pass in 40 new countries | News-in-brief
The service had opened to 40 new countries in February, now adding another batch
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Xbox’s Chris Charla: Game Pass isn’t disruptive
ID@Xbox chief says business concerns over subscriptions are normal and healthy
Opinion
Microsoft in Brussels: Sound and fury, signifying nothing | Opinion
A slick presentation to the European Commission may sway regulators to support the Activision deal – but Microsoft’s much-vaunted concessions don’t address key concerns
News
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Friends & Family plan adds six countries | News-in-brief
After Ireland and Colombia, the service is now available in Chile, Hungary, Israel, New Zealand, South Africa, and Sweden
Opinion
What would a Game Pass dominated landscape look like? | Opinion
Nobody is surprised by Microsoft's admission that Game Pass cannibalises paid sales, and many companies are untroubled – but a potential monopsony remains a threat for others
Opinion
How long can Microsoft float on goodwill? | Opinion
As a pandemic-distorted market starts to return to normality, the need for Xbox to impress with game exclusives has become urgent
News
Xbox Q2 revenues down 13%, but declines offset by Game Pass growth
Microsoft reports a record 120 million monthly active users across its gaming ecosystem
Opinion
Xbox changes its tone on Game Pass
The firm’s latest rhetoric around PC, mobile and subscriptions set the scene for why it feels the Activision Blizzard acquisition would be positive for the industry
News
Sony paid $3.5m to put Ark Survival Evolved on PS Plus
SEC filing also gives insight into Game Pass revenue for Studio Wildcard's title
News
Game Pass reportedly made $2.9bn on consoles in 2021
Documents from CADE show service represented 18% of Xbox's revenue last year
News
Microsoft reportedly paid $600k to put Cooking Simulator on Game Pass
The figure corresponds to 22% of Big Cheese Studio's total net profits for last year
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Xbox testing new multiple user Game Pass plan
New offer allows up to four people to share one subscription
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Microsoft Q4 gaming revenues decline, but Game Pass grows
Over four million people have streamed Fortnite via Xbox Cloud Gaming - and one million of those were new to Microsoft's ecosystem