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Ubisoft+ could integrate with Game Pass but it would see much bigger changes than the EA Play deal required
Read More »Rumours of Ubisoft+ becoming part of Game Pass look far fetched
“For Descenders, it has been immense. Sales across all platforms increased after we went into Game Pass” – What does Game Pass mean for indies?
With Microsoft making aggressive, headline-grabbing moves with its subscription service, we find out what Game Pass’ recent developments mean for smaller creators
Read More »Xbox’s Phil Spencer opposed to a “one model to rule them all” approach to games monetisation
“Diversity of business models should be a strength for us as an industry”
Read More »Xbox Game Pass subscribers rise by 50 per cent in under five months
Service now has 15m subscribers
Read More »Goodbye xCloud, hello cloud gaming in Xbox Game Pass – so can the technology finally deliver growth?
Microsoft is also adding touch controls for some games, such as Minecraft Dungeons, to let consumers play whenever they feel the need.
Read More »EA Play to join Xbox Game Pass Ultimate at no extra cost
"We are teaming up with Electronic Arts to provide Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC members with an EA Play membership at no additional cost starting this holiday."
Read More »UK bank account data shows 71% rise in gaming spending during lockdown
“A growth in subscriptions on platforms like Playstation and Xbox have contributed to overall sales in gaming"
Read More »xCloud vs iOS – Is the industry right to view Apple as the bad guy?
“Apple stands alone as the only generally purpose platform to deny consumers from cloud gaming and game subscription services like Xbox Game Pass"
Read More »Project xCloud to join Xbox Game Pass Ultimate in September
"So when Halo Infinite launches, you and your friends can play together and immerse yourselves in the Halo universe as Master Chief—anywhere you go and across devices."
Read More »Xbox Q3 sees Game Pass subscribers hit 10m with all-time record engagement – as results hint at coronavirus boom to come
“We saw all-time record engagement this quarter, with nearly 90 million active users of Xbox Live.”
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