Understanding Xbox's Game Pass Price Hike | Microcast

The newest installment of the GamesIndustry.biz Microcast is now available for streaming or download. In this episode, James and Chris delve into Microsoft's recent adjustments to Xbox Game Pass, including a price hike across all existing plans and the debut of a new Standard plan that omits day-one releases. The discussion centers on Microsoft's strategy for its subscription service and the 'You don't need an Xbox to play Xbox' advertising campaign. Additionally, they reflect on the atmosphere at Develop Brighton 2024 and Nintendo's cryptic teaser for an upcoming horror game. The episode can be streamed below, downloaded as an audio podcast, or subscribed to via popular platforms like Spotify, iTunes, Amazon Music, and more. Video versions are accessible on the GamesIndustry.biz YouTube channel or through a dedicated playlist. This episode was edited by Alix Attenborough.