Game Pass
Coverage of Game Pass in the Nexus archive.
- Microsoft's Xbox cuts 1,600 employees, with plans to shed 20% of its workforce this year
Microsoft's Xbox division plans to cut 3,200 employees (20% of its workforce) this fiscal year, with 1,600 layoffs announced immediately. The cuts are part of a broader Microsoft restructuring, citing poor business performance and a hardware crisis.
- Microsoft’s new Xbox shake-up is all about platform changes
Microsoft's new Xbox chief, Asha Sharma, is making changes to the Xbox organization, including reducing Game Pass prices and reorganizing the platform team. Some veterans will depart, while new faces with technical expertise will join. Jared Palmer will become VP of engineering.
- Game Pass additions for May include Subnautica 2 and Forza Horizon 6
Microsoft's Game Pass subscription service is adding new games in May, including Subnautica 2 and Forza Horizon 6, as well as Mixtape. These additions contribute to a stacked lineup for the month. The new games will be available through Microsoft's subscription service.
- Microsoft’s new Xbox chief starts making her mark
Microsoft's new Xbox chief, Asha Sharma, is actively engaging with game developers and studios to shape Xbox's future. She recently met with publishers at the Game Developers Conference and is evaluating Game Pass pricing strategies. Sharma is in a learning phase before making key strategic decisions.
- Xbox CEO called Game Pass 'too expensive for players' in a leaked memo
Xbox CEO Phil Spencer criticized Game Pass pricing in a leaked memo, suggesting it's too expensive for players. The leak has sparked discussions about pricing strategies in the gaming industry.