Raphael Colantonio criticized Game Pass as an "unstable model" that damages the gaming industry. He noted that Microsoft's financial backing for the service will eventually wane. He warned that gamers currently enjoy Game Pass's offerings due to their appealing prices but will turn against it as they recognize negative effects on game quality. While recent layoffs at Microsoft predominantly involved gaming divisions, Colantonio suggested that the rationale behind these cuts, linked to AI investment, may be misleading. Furthermore, evidence suggests Game Pass negatively impacts game sales.
Raphael Colantonio criticized Game Pass as an "unstable model" damaging the gaming industry, predicting Microsoft's financial backing will eventually diminish as reality sets in.
He stated that players will eventually detest Game Pass when they recognize its detrimental effects on game quality, likening it to a Netflix-style approach that produces underwhelming titles.
Colantonio remarks that AI's contribution to recent layoffs at Microsoft may be a "BS excuse" while admitting that there's no evidence linking Game Pass to job cuts.
Colantonio asserted that gamers like Game Pass due to its appealing offer, but warned that the long-term impact on game quality will lead to disillusionment.
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