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Call of Duty Developers Say Game Pass Price Increase Is a Positive Move
The price increase of Game Pass, which came with Microsoft’s overall reorganization of the service, has been heavily criticized by users. However, according to Call of Duty developers, it is seen as something “positive.” This information comes from the X account GhostOfHope, known for sharing news and leaks about the…
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Microsoft Partially Stops the 50% Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Price Increase
Shortly after announcing a major price increase for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Microsoft has made a last-minute change. The company confirmed that the higher prices will not yet apply to current subscribers in several European and Asian countries, as long as they keep their automatic renewal active. The news came…
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GameStop Will Keep Charging the Old Price for Game Pass Ultimate in the U.S.
Gamers in the U.S. are a little more protected from the price increase of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, as retailer GameStop has decided not to raise the cost of the service. With Microsoft’s recent price hike for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, many players are trying to grab as many subscription…
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Game Pass Price Hike Triggers Mass Cancellations, Causing Website Crash
It seems that the recent price changes for the different tiers of Game Pass have not been well received by gamers. The increases convinced many people to cancel their subscriptions. How many exactly? It’s impossible to know, but the fact that Microsoft’s official subscription page crashed shows that the number…
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Microsoft Makes Record Investment in Xbox Game Pass for 2025
In 2025, the Xbox Game Pass library expanded significantly, and subscribers still have several major releases ahead. Microsoft has invested a record amount of money into the growth of the service. New Additions and Partnerships Since the beginning of the year, players have gained access to exciting new titles. The…
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Former Bethesda Exec Pete Hines Criticizes Game Pass and PS Plus
Pete Hines, former Senior Vice President of Global Marketing and Communications at Bethesda, is a well-known figure in the gaming industry. His opinions are respected, and he is often interviewed, as happened recently with DBLTAP. During the conversation, Hines also spoke about subscription services like PS Plus and Game Pass,…
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Game Pass Turns Developers into ‘Wage Slaves,’ Says Former PlayStation Boss Shawn Layden
Shawn Layden did not have kind words for the Game Pass model in an interview with Gamesindustry.biz. The former PlayStation boss expressed doubts not so much about the sustainability of the model, but about the changes it brings for developers, who, in his view, end up becoming “wage slaves.” The…
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Xbox Game Pass to Lose Three Titles in Mid-August, Including Persona 3 Reload
Microsoft, through the Xbox app, has announced the titles that will be leaving the Xbox Game Pass catalog in mid-August. There are only three titles, but one of them stands out: Persona 3 Reload, the highly acclaimed remake of the famous JRPG from Atlus. Here is the complete list: Persona…
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Xbox Game Pass Remains Profitable Despite Decline in First-Party Game Sales
Recently, it was believed that Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass business was profitable by including costs like third-party fees, marketing, and platform maintenance in its accounts, but not considering the lost sales of first-party games. However, Chris Dring, Co-Founder of The Game Business, explained on the X social network that Xbox…
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Xbox Game Pass, PS Plus, and Other Subscriptions Aren’t the Future, Says Analyst
After reaching a peak between 2020 and 2021, subscription services like Xbox Game Pass and PS Plus have kept their numbers stable, with very few exceptions, according to analyst Mat Piscatella. “US spending on video game subscriptions had been basically flat for years following 2020-21 growth,” Piscatella explained. “A single…
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Phil Spencer Admits Xbox Game Pass is Not for Everyone
For a long time, Microsoft and Xbox have promoted Game Pass as a way for everyone to access many video games at a good price, available on any platform. While this idea hasn’t changed, Phil Spencer, the head of Xbox, has now admitted that Xbox Game Pass is not for…
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Rumors Suggest Persona 4 Remake Could Launch on Xbox Game Pass
A new insider tip from eXtas1s has caused a stir, hinting that the long-rumored Persona 4 remake could be released on PC Game Pass and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate right from the start. According to his sources, this new version of the game will be called “Persona 4 Reload” and…
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EA Sports FC 25 and Dragon Age: The Veilguard Might Be Coming to Game Pass Soon
There’s a new clue suggesting that EA Sports FC 25 and Dragon Age: The Veilguard might soon be available on Game Pass. This clue comes from the Microsoft Store, where both games recently appeared under the “PC Game Pass” section, indicating they could be coming to the service. It’s not…
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Xbox Game Pass Doesn’t Hurt Sales, Says Doom Co-Creator
Xbox Game Pass is widely regarded as a great service. It offers access to a large library of games, including new releases available on launch day for those subscribed to the Ultimate version, all at a relatively low cost, particularly for those who play many games. However, there has been…
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PC Game Pass Accounts for Only One-Sixth of Microsoft’s Total Subscribers
According to a report by Omdia Games, a market analysis group, subscribers to PC Game Pass currently account for only one-sixth of Microsoft’s total Game Pass users. The study, conducted late last year, considered all tiers of Game Pass, including Core, which is an updated version of the old Live…
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