Microsoft's plans to support Nintendo and PlayStation, including publishing more games on their platforms, have sparked debates in the gaming industry. Swen Vincke of Larian Studios and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella have expressed reservations about subscription-based models and emphasized the traditional method of selling games. The acquisition of Activision Blizzard has positioned Microsoft to be a 'good publisher' across all platforms, including rival consoles. These developments have stirred discussions about the future of video game subscriptions and the nature of exclusivity in the gaming industry.
In his column this week, contributing Rob Fahey reflects on comments by Larian boss Swen Vincke, the latest industry figure to push back against subscription models, and how the growing mess in TV and movies makes clear why that perspective is important https://t.co/DVeEnJXUMJ
Microsoft could be a ‘good publisher’ across PS5, Switch, PC and Xbox, says CEO https://t.co/ClZTIKVIIW https://t.co/qpUxArGS23
Microsoft could be a 'good publisher' across PS5, Switch, PC and Xbox, says CEO https://t.co/ClZTIKVIIW https://t.co/PTgGq9N3xq
Microsoft Can Now Be a 'Good Publisher on Sony and Nintendo and PCs and Xbox’, CEO Says https://t.co/HIczCxG6LO https://t.co/f0zn6KezcS
With the acquisition of Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard, Microsoft can now be a "good publisher" across all platforms, including rival consoles, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has said. https://t.co/uGzVHjaivs https://t.co/GFfoewpFsZ
How Xbox Is Changing the Nature of Exclusivity https://t.co/tiPHiLMQiK https://t.co/IFxzhcWlwV
Microsoft Can Be A Good Publisher" Across All Platforms, Including Sony And Nintendo, CEO Says https://t.co/tRaEMOCD3v https://t.co/rQQV13mMyD
Larian boss Swen Vincke says subscription-based future could be "savage" "Subscription models will always end up being cost/benefit analysis exercises intended to maximize profit" https://t.co/nR8mnZzfzB https://t.co/qyuVXgxjaf
Why Microsoft might be considering Xbox exclusives on PlayStation and Nintendo Switch https://t.co/vM2sMXfxHw
Is Microsoft about to launch Xbox exclusives on PlayStation and Nintendo Switch? Here are my thoughts on the rumors and the comments from Microsoft executives 👇 https://t.co/aHuGLm3w87
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says with Activision they now have the chance to be a ‘good publisher’ across Sony, Nintendo, PC, and Xbox 🎮 (via @business) https://t.co/XsmSLcMWsP
Larian boss Swen Vincke says subscription-based future could be "savage" https://t.co/nR8mnZzNp9 https://t.co/asYeFxhtks
Microsoft plans to publish more games on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation https://t.co/ocAI3pqNnT
With the debate around the future of video game subscriptions heating up, one high-profile developer has come out strongly on the side of the traditional method of selling games. https://t.co/Kuyqe8JciI https://t.co/EDH302kji3
Swen Vincke reminds fans: "You won’t find our games on a subscription service" https://t.co/xq8v0c17Mh https://t.co/kp8S1kwbGR
Rumors hint that Microsoft plans more support for Nintendo and PlayStation, even for exclusives. @JezCorden explains why Xbox fans are right to push back on these rumors and why they do so aggressively. OPINION: https://t.co/IjsKG1MrmC #Xbox #Microsoft