So frustrating... They were so close to connect the dots and reveal the truth about this issue and the drama surrounding it.
plain and simple:
Game Pass drama should exclusively revolve around AAA Day One Games. Its existence is simply an evolution of subscription services like PS+/Games with Gold—where you pay money and get games. Small/AA games and legacy content should be their main focus.
The issue arises with Phil's promise of releasing First Party Games on Game Pass
This creates a situation similar to what's happening with Disney+, HBO Max, Netflix, etc. When you observe how they need these big and costly series, movies, and a constant stream of lesser content to grow their services.
Is just not viable to spent 200M+ in a AAA game and then give it away for free in sub service when you can make 3 times its development cost in couple of months or even less. Conversely, Smaller games are not big enough to attract mainstream subscribers.
Nowadays big games are functioning as their own platforms/services (MTXs/Season Pass)....what beats the best deal in gaming? ... if not actual Free To Play games.
I find puzzling that Colin's argument against consolidation doesn't bring up their destructive nature or side effects like:
People leaving.
people being fired.
Internal turmoil
power vacuums
culture clash
Consolidation happens in any industry at some point. But he keesp focusing how MS "is growing in the wrong way"...He has an emotional and romantic way of seeing acquisitions. But he is right that MS is not an entertainment company....they are a subscription-enterprise solutions one.
