Reporter Claims Game Pass Is 'Absolutely Detested' By Some Xbox Studio Leaders
Internal tension emerges as an ex-Forza Horizon director backs Game Pass while a report says some Xbox studio heads absolutely detest it
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The brief
An ex-Forza Horizon director publicly defended Xbox’s Game Pass subscription service and colleague Sarah Bond, while a separate report claims that some Xbox studio leaders absolutely detest Game Pass. Future coverage may reveal additional comments from Xbox leadership or studio heads and indicate whether the reported dissent prompts any policy response.
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Quick answers
What is the core issue being reported?
The issue is a disagreement within Xbox over the Game Pass subscription service, with some leaders supporting it and others reportedly disliking it.
Who defended Game Pass and Sarah Bond?
An ex-Forza Horizon director defended Game Pass and Sarah Bond, according to Kotaku.
Who is said to detest Game Pass?
A reporter stated that some Xbox studio leaders absolutely detest Game Pass, as reported by Pure Xbox.
Coverage (2)
- Ex-Forza Horizon Director Defends Game Pass And Sarah Bond Kotaku · 46d ago
- Reporter Claims Game Pass Is 'Absolutely Detested' By Some Xbox Studio Leaders Pure Xbox · 46d ago
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