After a report yesterday indicated that the Xbox Game Pass is in fact cannibalizing video game sales, Microsoft has released a full statement on this in an attempt to explain past seemingly contradictory statements from Phil Spencer himself, although the comments were not
Microsoft says Xbox Game Pass maximizes financial value
While Microsoft has claimed in the past that Xbox Game Pass is a good thing for developers, that doesn’t appear to be the case, as a report by the UK Competition and Markets Authority shows, which revealed a lack of sales of Xbox Game Pass. .video games with Game Pass. However, Microsoft is seeking to nullify discussions about the service and definitively state that Game Pass is generally a benefit to the company.
Microsoft commented to Kotaku on the news yesterday, stating the following:
“…we strive to help game creators of all sizes maximize the total financial value they receive through Game Pass. Every game is unique, so we work closely with creators to create a personalized program that reflects what they need, ensures that they are financially compensated for their participation in the service, and leaves room for creativity and innovation.
While this statement is a direct response to news of the CPA report on the Activision-Blizzard acquisition, it does not actually deny any of the details of that report. The report confirmed that game sales declined after a game was added to Xbox Game Pass, contrary to previous statements by Phil Spencer who insisted that placing a game on the service actually increased overall sales. , rather than causing a reduction in overall sales. Nothing in the statement actually contradicts this report, which may show that the CPA report is accurate.
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