Happy Friday! It’s time for another installment of the pre-alpha GamesIndustry.biz Podcast. Today, I’m once again joined by Lewis Packwood to delve into the key topics of the week, focusing on Xbox – specifically, the recent decision to remove Call of Duty from Game Pass and reduce its price. This move carries significant weight, and we have some insights into the rationale behind it.
Regrettably, this episode was recorded on Thursday evening, just before Xbox unveiled a public mission statement detailing their fresh vision for the brand. Nonetheless, it seems to align well with our observations of Asha Sharma’s ongoing transformations within the division following Phil Spencer’s departure.
You can catch the full episode on Spotify, Youtube, and wherever you normally listen to podcasts. We welcome your feedback; feel free to reach out to me at jon.hicks@gamesindustry.biz.