Microsoft's Studio Closures Raise Questions About Xbox Game Pass Value

The article discusses the recent closure of first-party development studios acquired by Microsoft, leading to questions about the value of the Xbox Game Pass subscription service. Game Pass, often likened to the Netflix of games, provided access to a variety of titles, including exclusives from the shuttered studios. The acquisitions were expected to provide a safety net for developers to take unique risks and create unconventional games, as seen with critically acclaimed titles like Pentiment and Hi-Fi Rush. However, with the continued closures of studios, concerns arise about the purpose of Game Pass in supporting innovative game development.