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gaming17 days ago•30 min saved

Xbox Game Pass May Get Bundled Third-Party Services and a PC Merge, New Report Claims

A new Insider Gaming report cites Tom Warren of The Verge, suggesting Microsoft could modify Xbox Game Pass by bundling third‑party services and potentially merging the Game Pass Premium tier with PC Game Pass. This comes after Game Pass Ultimate rose to $29.99/month and a yearly cadence of about 75 day‑one releases, with PC Game Pass currently at $16.49/month for PC access. Warren also cautions that he does not expect changes in 2026. The piece also notes broader Xbox context, including AMD’s hint that the next Xbox could launch in 2027 as a PC‑consol hybrid and a nod to Microsoft’s handheld efforts like the ROG Ally Xbox devices.

via Insider Gaming|

#bundling #gaming #microsoft

gaming26 days ago•35 min saved

Nex Playground: Kinect-inspired motion gaming for the whole family

Engadget’s review of the Nex Playground finds a $249 motion‑tracking box that brings Kinect‑like family play to your living room, supporting up to four players with easy setup, offline play, and a solid library of kid‑friendly titles. Yet its biggest flaw is the ongoing cost: most games require Nex Play Pass subscriptions ($89/year or $49 for three months) plus a $29 Sports Pack, and there’s no option to buy games individually. Still, polished hardware and continuous updates make it a compelling, family‑oriented alternative to traditional consoles.

via Engadget|

#family-gaming #gaming #kinect

technology1 month ago•5 min saved

Tesla Ends Autopilot as Standard, Shifts to FSD Subscriptions

Tesla is scrapping Autopilot as a standard feature and shifting Full Self-Driving to a monthly subscription. The $8,000 one-time FSD option disappears on Feb 14, 2026, with current pricing about $99/month and a likely price rise as the software improves. Existing owners keep their features, but new buyers will buy a car that requires ongoing payments to access driver-assist features—a Netflix-like model that regulators view as a way to sidestep branding issues and boost recurring revenue.

via Digital Trends|

#autopilot #fsd #pricing

business1 month ago•2 min saved

Tesla dumps one-time FSD buys, bets on subscriptions to hit 10M users

Tesla will end outright purchases of the Full Self-Driving service in February, shifting to a subscription-only model. The move aligns with Elon Musk’s new compensation plan that targets 10 million active FSD subscriptions, aiming to provide steadier revenue and more pricing flexibility for the company.

via Business Insider|

#autonomous-vehicles #business #elon-musk

media-and-culture1 month ago•6 min saved

Mothership Launches as a Bold New Platform for Gender and Gaming Discussions in 2026

Mothership is a new independent website launched by former Polygon staff, focusing on gender and identity in gaming, as a response to the collapse of mainstream gaming media and the sale of Polygon. It aims to provide quality journalism without ads, emphasizing underrepresented perspectives and a critical, identity-first approach to gaming culture.

via Kotaku|

#diversity #gaming #gender

technology2 months ago•1 min saved

Nex Playground: The AI-Powered Console Set to Revolutionize Family Entertainment

The Nex Playground console has gained popularity by addressing the long-term sustainability issues of the Wii's model, offering games through a subscription service, which helped it secure 14% of Black Friday sales and become a strong competitor in the gaming market.

via GameSpot|

#black-friday #console #nex-playground

technology4 months ago•10 min saved

Xbox Game Pass Price Changes Reflect Rising Gaming Costs and Strategic Shifts

The article discusses Microsoft's recent price increase for Xbox Game Pass, highlighting its implications for the gaming industry, including potential impacts on game sales, developer revenues, and the future of subscription-based gaming, amid broader trends of rising costs and industry consolidation.

via The Guardian|

#gaming-industry #microsoft #price-hike

technology5 months ago•2 min saved

Ex-Bethesda Exec Criticizes Gaming Subscription Services for Harming Developers and Content Creators

Ex-Bethesda boss Pete Hines criticizes Xbox Game Pass, highlighting how short-sighted decisions in subscription-based gaming are harming content creators and questioning the sustainability of the model, despite its popularity and perceived value.

via Push Square|

#content-creators #game-industry #pete-hines

technology7 months ago•7 min saved

Top AI Voice Recorders: Features, Reviews, and Recommendations

A tech journalist tested the Plaud NotePin, a wrist-worn AI voice recorder, for a week and found it to be a well-designed, convenient device but hampered by high costs, slow cloud-based processing, and better alternatives like on-device transcription apps such as Google Recorder. Despite its features, the device's price and reliance on subscriptions make it a less attractive option compared to using existing smartphones with free apps.

via Android Central|

#ai-voice-recorder #plaud-notepin #subscription-model

technology7 months ago•1 min saved

Arkane Founder Criticizes Game Pass as Unsustainable Amid Industry Layoffs

Arkane Studios founder Raphael Colantonio criticizes Microsoft's Game Pass as an unsustainable and damaging industry model, warning it could lead to the decline of quality and competition, amidst recent layoffs at Microsoft and concerns over its long-term viability.

via Engadget|

#ai-involvement #game-pass #industry-impact

technology7 months ago•5 min saved

Developers Criticize Xbox Game Pass Amid Industry Concerns and Layoffs

Raphael Colantonio criticizes Microsoft's Game Pass for being an unsustainable and potentially harmful model for the gaming industry, citing massive costs, declining subscriber numbers, and industry layoffs, while acknowledging its benefits for indie developers and consumers. The debate has sparked mixed reactions, highlighting concerns about the long-term impact of such subscription services on game development and industry health.

via Polygon|

#game-pass #gaming-industry #industry-critique

technology7 months ago•2 min saved

Arkane Founder Criticizes Xbox Game Pass Amid Industry Concerns and Layoffs

Raphael Colantonio criticizes Microsoft's Game Pass, claiming it is unsustainable and damaging to the gaming industry, especially as it subsidizes low prices through Microsoft's financial backing. He suggests that Game Pass can only coexist with traditional models if it focuses on back catalogue games, warning that the current approach may lead to poorer game quality and industry harm once Microsoft eliminates competition. The subscription service's growth has been limited despite major franchise additions, and Colantonio's stance aligns with concerns about the long-term effects of such models.

via Wccftech|

#game-pass #gaming-industry #industry-impact

technology7 months ago•3 min saved

Arkane Founder Criticizes Game Pass as Unsustainable and Industry-Harmful

Arkane founder Raphael Colantonio criticizes Xbox Game Pass, claiming it is an unsustainable, damaging industry model subsidized by Microsoft’s financial backing, and warns it could eliminate other business models or lead to negative consequences for gamers and the industry. He also links recent layoffs and AI investments to broader industry issues, questioning the long-term profitability and quality of games under the subscription system.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|

#game-pass #industry-impact #microsoft

technology7 months ago•2 min saved

Developers Criticize Xbox Game Pass Amid Industry Challenges

Following significant layoffs at Microsoft, some developers criticize Xbox Game Pass, arguing it is an unsustainable, industry-damaging model subsidized by Microsoft's financial resources, which could threaten traditional game sales and business models. Developers express concerns about the long-term viability of the subscription service and its impact on the gaming industry, especially as growth slows and the model faces sustainability challenges.

via Forbes|

#game-industry #game-sales #microsoft-layoffs

technology7 months ago•2 min saved

Arkane Founder Criticizes Xbox Game Pass as Unsustainable and Industry-Damaging

Raphaël Colantonio, founder of Arkane Studios, criticizes Microsoft's Game Pass, claiming it is an unsustainable model damaging the gaming industry, especially amid recent layoffs and studio cuts, while some others see it as a successful partnership.

via Video Games Chronicle|

#game-pass #industry-impact #microsoft