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Featured November 22, 2021

Newzoo: Xbox player share for Prey increased 18 times one month after title’s arrival on Game Pass

Microsoft has made Game Pass the key element for the Xbox growth. Analytics from Newzoo used Bethesda titles and Outer Wilds as an example to show how the subscription service helped boost classic AAA games and small indie hits.

Industry News November 11, 2021

Microsoft updates its Xbox Game Pass for PC store, allowing users to mod games and choose install folder

Microsoft has shared some important updates of the Xbox Game Pass for PC. One of the key changes is that users will soon be able to access local files and mod games.

Industry News November 10, 2021

Xbox offers free Game Pass to every 18-year-old French citizen as part of country’s culture initiative

Since May 21, all 18-year-olds living in France can obtain a €300 loan as part of the Culture Pass initiative. They can spend money on different cultural activities and products. And now Microsoft has announced that it will also offer them free access to Xbox Game Pass for PC.

Industry News September 7, 2021

Report: Xbox Game Pass continues to be most active subscription service in market

Ampere Analysis has shared some insights on the state of game subscription services as of August 2021. Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass continues to dominate the market.

Industry News July 28, 2021

Shawn Layden on Game Pass issues: “It’s very hard to launch a $120m game on a subscription service”

Former PlayStation Studios boss Shawn Layden has shared his thoughts about the games industry’s current state. He is concerned that consolidation will make it “moribund.” He is also skeptical about the Xbox Game Pass subscription model.

Industry News May 20, 2021

Xbox Game Studios Head Matt Booty on Bethesda acquisition

Le Figaro’s Chloé Woitier talked to Xbox Game Studios Head, Matt Booty.

Industry News April 19, 2021

Microsoft announces Xbox Cloud Gaming limited beta for Windows 10 and iPhone/iPad

Microsoft announced that tomorrow it’ll begin sending out invites to start testing the Xbox Cloud Gaming limited beta for Windows 10 PCs and Apple phones and tablets via web browsers.

Industry News March 17, 2021

Over 60 EA Play titles being added to Xbox Game Pass on PC

Microsoft announced that starting tommorrow, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC members will be able to play over 60 Electronic Arts titles from the EA Play subscription service on Windows 10. This is at no extra charge.

Industry News October 9, 2020

Report: Microsoft to bring xCloud to iOS as web app in 2021

Microsoft has been developing a “direct browser-based solution” to bring xCloud to iOS in early 21. This is coming from the sources familiar with the matter who confided the information to The Verge.

Industry News February 19, 2020

Unto the End makers on their deal with Xbox Game Pass

Subscriptions are becoming an increasingly valid model for both platform holders and players. Are they good for developers? There is still a lot of speculation and concern around that. Especially when attempts are made to link developers’ revenues to the time players spend in their game.