English => News => Topic started by: Redaktion on October 04, 2026, 18:22:30
Title: Ex-PlayStation Studios chairman: Xbox Game Pass is a “casino” where “the house always wins”
Post by: Redaktion on October 04, 2026, 18:22:30
Former PlayStation Studios chairman Shawn Layden criticized Xbox Game Pass as a "casino" where "the house always wins," arguing that day-one subscription releases undermine developers' ability to recoup costs through full-price sales. He doubled down on his concerns about the model's sustainability, contrasted Xbox's approach with Sony's, and noted that Microsoft has not published Game Pass-specific profit figures.